Hardware Assignment
Chosen piece: 01X4325 Twin Bow latch History of the latch: A latch or catch is a type of mechanical fastener that joins two (or more) objects or surfaces while allowing for their regular separation. A latch typically engages another piece of hardware on the other mounting surface. A latch is not the same as the locking mechanism of a door or window, although often they are found together in the same product. Latches range in complexity from flexible one-piece flat springs of metal or plastic, such as are used to keep blow molded plastic power tool cases closed, to multi-point cammed latches used to keep large doors closed. Common types Deadbolt latch Spring latches Latch bolt Deadlocking latch bolt (deadlatch) Draw Latch Spring bolt lock (or night latch) Slam latch Cam lock Electronic cam lock Norfolk latch Suffolk latch Cabin hook Toggle latch Pawl Crossbar Application to Cabinet Making We chose the Twin bow latch, its name given due to the bow shaped knobs in the bott
