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Originally Posted by MS60ocb
Some time ago I think I read there maybe was difference in the Southco black latches that are always breaking.. The difference was the pounds to pull the latch open. The pull pounds was either 5 or 10 pounds to release. I do not see any marking on the latch to tell a difference.
Does anyone know how to test the latch short of building a jig and using weights. I don't have a scale to pull test. I have a few spares but need to evaluate and find a lighter pull for a 40 inch cabinet door with the latch at the top and handle 36 inches below. The old latch did not twist the door like the replacement latch does. Of course the door would not twist if hinges weren't 28 inches apart.
I have a 40 inch pantry door with shelves on the door which wouldn't hold the adjustment with 2 hinges. I added 2 hinges (now the spacing is10 inches) and no broken latch part or need of adjustment in over 2 years.
So if I go to a standard a cabinet maker told me which is 20 inches max spacing between hinges I need 5 more hinges to help eliminate wear???
Clay 2016 MS 38PS3
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I think they mostly break for a couple of reasons.
1. Some of the screws are stripped out from the factory
2. Placing small washers with the screw really seems to help also.
There is a thread on it.
Hope this helps.
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