Project Information
I recently built 2 floating nightstands that each have a secret magnetic locking mechanism for the top drawer. This lock is really what I want to share. It only costs $3 to build and is very simple to add to any existing piece of furniture with drawers. It only requires a hinge pin, a poker chip, and a 1/2 inch neodymium magnet that I found on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_?ie=UTF8&k=1%2F2+inch+neodymium+magnets
The only metal part of this lock should be the hinge pin. I tried using a metal washer as the pin guide and the magnet caused the metal pieces to stick together. Hence, the plastic poker chip.
I have full instructions on how to build it at:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Secret-Drawer-Lock/
And an instructional YouTube video at:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_?ie=UTF8&k=1%2F2+inch+neodymium+magnets
The only metal part of this lock should be the hinge pin. I tried using a metal washer as the pin guide and the magnet caused the metal pieces to stick together. Hence, the plastic poker chip.
I have full instructions on how to build it at:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Secret-Drawer-Lock/
And an instructional YouTube video at: