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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:

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love the simplicity of the lock!! great!
 

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Yeah, a lot of the secret drawer locks you'll find online seem more complicated than they need to be.
 

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Fantastic!
 

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That is really cool. Great job and welcome to LJs
 

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love it!great work!
 

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Thanks guys! If you like the drawer lock you might like my hidden crawl space access door. I Don't know that it's an appropriate project to post here, but I will have a YouTube video and instructables guide
soon. Who doesn't like a hidden door?


 

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That's awesome! I've got a small safe with my handgu inn it beside my bedside table. This is much more user friendly.
 

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Just added this to my must build wood project bucket list. Thanks for posting!
 

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Wow, awesome. Thank for share!
 

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i like it! thanks for sharing.
 

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Thanks for sharing the Secret Drawer Lock mechanism. I would be interested in learning more about that hidden crawl space as well
 

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Thanks for posting that.
That could come in handy.
 
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