How I fit: Touch Latches [video #380]

Hi everyone. In this video I take you through the process of choosing and installing touch latches for handle-less doors, both inset and overlay. Enjoy!

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[priestland]

Those latches you use do seem a lot easier to fit than the old school type. As usual concise and very watchable video.

[NavdeepSingh-fnjl]

Peter you make it look so easy, especially with tape for measuring HACK.

[serenajfk]

Once again your videos save me money! Thank you!! You always make it so straight forward for us layman/non-tradesmen and you recommend the best quality products. Thank you!

[gvanvoor]

A trick I saw on another channel (would give credit but forgot which one) for drilling perfectly horizontally is to put a ring on your drill bit. When drilling down the ring will move to the piece you’re drilling, when drilling up the ring will move towards your drill.

[zaneh]

If worried about drilling into the edge of the carcass you can still use the holder for the piston when using overlay doors, the magnetic plate will just sit further down.

[eduardvaniersel]

Personally I prefer the non magnetic version with soft close hinges, saves on putting any metal hardware on the door. I also use a drill guide for drilling into the carcass. I've had a few mishaps with that in the past.

[bridgetcastle]

Top tip about overlay latch and cover Pete!

[cevans]

A simple guide but very useful. Thank you Peter

[gadeer]

I really enjoyed the video and it was really beneficial for me because of unexpected reason for my design project

[bobdogyes]

Made me smile when you actually know you have a blunt 10mm bit and rather than replacing it youve put a work around in place ! 😁 .. sad that the podcast has ended but good luck with your next venture!

[albertplumb]

As a retired cabinet maker I wish Utube and your chanel was available back when I started ( 40+ years ago. Would have avoided the learning curve. I don't know if they are still around but lightweight tables often had a reinforcing "screw plate" fixed to the underside of top/shelf this was a 1.5" x 1/2 inch steel plate with a screw formed on the end, this screws into the leg and a couple of screw holes in the plate for fixing. I still have some examples they were also available in plastic.

[raysmith]

Another good how to video, I have used the Blum self closing hinges on an inset door and those push to open would have been a good solution for me as I ended up making a wooden stop.Thanks for sharing as always a great little video as you share your tips and solutions.

[JuleyeNl]

Great vid! Just a thought on the overlay doors, you might be able to make the gap smaller by using the washers instead of the sticky plates. But then just make the washers inset by drilling a small hole into the door with a small forstner bit. Probably you could also do same for the catch in the carcass, as it also has a small plastic lip that sticks out a little bit.

[paultay]

Nice one Peter...good to see how those fitted

[tallyman]

Blum makes great products. Love the Tandem drawer slide.

[BensWorkshop]

Thank you for that Peter. I had a similar issue with MDF and dowels making a shoe rack.

[realhotcorn]

@6:55 sounds like some clients I have encountered, "Oh I didn't realize it would be like that"

[retomeili]

man you're cool. amazing video, exactly what I needed.

[andrewbye]

Brilliant vid as always Peter I can Remember about 19yrs ago when the company I worked for used to fit these they charged £250 per kitchen except it was the bare piston no shroud you had to drill a hole into the side/base of the kitchen unit ( 9mm if I remember right ) the fitters hated them as often or not they came out the bottom of the unit or up into it …. keep the vids coming
ANDY

[kpandinu]

Hi peter. I would like to thank you for this video. I had to install a system exactly like this and without amy worries i did it cause i had seen your video few weeks before. Thanks a lot i follow all your videos. Keep safe