[Shop-talk] Sliding door locks

[David Scheidt]

On 11/12/07, eric at megageek.com <eric at megageek.com> wrote:
> Matt, this may sound stupid, but what about a big wood dowel to fit in the
> rail of the door.  Long enough that the door can't be opened with it in
> there.
>
> It was my understanding that most people used them instead of the locks on
> slider door, as they are notoriously cheap.

Lots of sliding doors rely on the door latch to make good seal.  With
out it, there are likely to be big air leaks around it.

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David Scheidt
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