Swing Latch for Cabinet Door

Description

This is a simple swing latch for keeping cabinet doors, gates, etc closed. I suggest printing in PETG at 100% infill. STEP files are included for resizing the throw.

Print Settings

NOTE: THIS DESIGN IS IN IMPERIAL, NOT METRIC. Choose “load as imperial” in your slicer software.

The assembly in the pictures was printed at the following settings:

• Printer: Prusa i3 MK3S+
• Print Settings
  • 0.4mm nozzle
  • 0.15mm layer height
  • 3 shells sides
  • 4 shells top and bottom
  • 100% infill
• Filament: generic white PETG
• Supports: none
• Brim: none

Print Instructions

1. All components have a nice flat side to orient into your print bed. No supports are needed.
2. I'd recommend PETG as PLA might be a little brittle for this application.

Assembly Instructions

1. Place the catch plate on the edge of your door, level it, and screw it in place with #8 wood screws (your choice of length, I used ¾").
2. Place the throw over the stem on the throw plate and screw the knurled knob down on top.
3. Hook the throw through the catch plate, pull the whole assembly tight (so that the throw is under a tiny bit of tension) and mark the screw holes on the throw plate.
4. Screw the throw plate into your cabinet.
5. The throw should hook through the catch, keeping your cabinet door closed.
6. If you need to resize any of the components, the STEP files are included.