Onoff Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 On 28/03/2019 at 14:48, AliG said: I have these Eurospec Ceam hinges. You can get them for around £17 each ex VAT here, a little more if you need fire proof or heavier duty ones. These were by far the best value I could find. https://www.doorhandlecompany.co.uk/concealed_hinges/ These are the magnetic latches that I have. https://www.doorhandlecompany.co.uk/excel-hardware-precision-bolt-through-magnetic-tubular-latch-18364/ Would these magnetic latches fit into a cheap 34mm thick door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliG Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 The installation guide says you have to drill a 24mm hole in the edge of the door. The latch is 29mm wide including the frame on the surface so it should just fit but will need to be well centred. There seems to be quite a bit of technical detail on the web page. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 3 hours ago, AliG said: The installation guide says you have to drill a 24mm hole in the edge of the door. The latch is 29mm wide including the frame on the surface so it should just fit but will need to be well centred. There seems to be quite a bit of technical detail on the web page. Thanks. Tbh they'll be worth more than the doors! ? They take "standard" handles etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 @AliG, I've ordered two, one "ordinary" as per your link for the bathroom cupboard door and then a "privacy" one for the main bathroom door. Not sure on how they differ... Best sharpen my chisels! https://www.doorhandlecompany.co.uk/excel-hardware-precision-bolt-through-bathroom-privacy-bolt--18366/ Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliG Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I didn't even know there was a bathroom one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 ? The magnetic door catch people refer to everything as "precision" then tell you to use a "24-25mm" bit. I mean seriously, which is it? Stuff like this gets my goat! Maybe an "unimpressed from Sevenoaks" email is in the offing! Best not pi$$ them off in case they delay my order... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Where can I buy the handle and twiddly bits like this as a kit that go on the door faces: Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivienz Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk I bought all my door handles and hinges from them, as well as screws when I have time to order. Good products, good value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Onoff said: The magnetic door catch people refer to everything as "precision" then tell you to use a "24-25mm" bit. I mean seriously, which is it? Stuff like this gets my goat! It’s so you don’t have to buy a specific spade bit to do them .... and I would be amazed if you could accurately drill a hole to +\-1mm anyway with a spade bit in a door ..!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I'm a bit lost as to how this magnetic lock works: I'm used to this sort. The handle operates the sprung top catch. The thumbscrew operates the lock with an emergency release thing the other side. Again with the pic why no second handle? Off to YouTube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 looks like you buy and fit two separate latches- the ordinary one and the privacy one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 These are my magnetic latches......privacy bathroom door and ordinary door. I’m not sure how the thumb turn privacy latch works as it looks exactly the same as the ordinary door bar the thumb turn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 On 31/05/2019 at 09:48, lizzie said: These are my magnetic latches......privacy bathroom door and ordinary door. I’m not sure how the thumb turn privacy latch works as it looks exactly the same as the ordinary door bar the thumb turn. Would you mind please, measuring the centre of the handle to centre of the privacy latch. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 55mm on mine, defined by the handle set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 51 minutes ago, ProDave said: 55mm on mine, defined by the handle set. Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 @Onoff is this the measurement? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 1 hour ago, lizzie said: @Onoff is this the measurement? Thanks. Your 2nd picture gives centre to centre at about 3.5". Oddly enough mine will come out the same. Decided to move the handle centre to the top of the lock bar (970mm from floor) and the privacy to dead centre of the lock bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin7777 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Has anyone used roller latches for internal doors rather than the traditional door lever latch type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Try closing one of them silently, e.g when using the loo in the night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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