Screen door latch

[Bugzilla46310]

Not sure everyone would take on a modification of this magnitude. Settled for a brass latch but would prefer black. When I went to locate it on the door, determined it needed a 1/16” spacer to clear the jamb. Luckily the packaging material made a good choice. Had to accurately mark, cut out AND punch 2 holes in the gasket. After locating the correct drill, I marked and drilled the hole closest to the jamb. I screwed in the screw as the door has a step in it and the supplied screws are too long. Determined I need to shorten the screw by about 3/16”. I unscrew it and go to my bench grinder to grind off 3/16”. This is where the first miracle happened. The Phillips screwdriver I used 45 seconds earlier vanished into thin air. After looking for a few minutes I get a different Phillips screwdriver and placed the spacer and latch on the door and insert the shortened screw. I proceed to mark the second screw hole, drill the hole and insert the screw with no issues. Test the latch and it operates as designed. Proceed to clean up and put the tools away. Here the second miracle happens and the disappeared screwdriver appears on my table saw next to the grinder!

 

[OnTheGo]

Nice work, looks great! I agree on doing what works best regardless of what it takes. Some years ago I was interested in keeping the trailer looking stock. Now, I screw, glue, velcro, nail, or staple in place what ever works best for our comfort. I do try and work neat though.

As far as the misplaced tools go, I started wearing a tool belt for jobs that only require a few tools. I tend to put them back in the pouch instead of "next to the grinder". It's an age thing.

 

[Bob The Camper]

So

Not sure everyone would take on a modification of this magnitude. Settled for a brass latch but would prefer black. When I went to locate it on the door, determined it needed a 1/16” spacer to clear the jamb. Luckily the packaging material made a good choice. Had to accurately mark, cut out AND punch 2 holes in the gasket. After locating the correct drill, I marked and drilled the hole closest to the jamb. I screwed in the screw as the door has a step in it and the supplied screws are too long. Determined I need to shorten the screw by about 3/16”. I unscrew it and go to my bench grinder to grind off 3/16”. This is where the first miracle happened. The Phillips screwdriver I used 45 seconds earlier vanished into thin air. After looking for a few minutes I get a different Phillips screwdriver and placed the spacer and latch on the door and insert the shortened screw. I proceed to mark the second screw hole, drill the hole and insert the screw with no issues. Test the latch and it operates as designed. Proceed to clean up and put the tools away. Here the second miracle happens and the disappeared screwdriver appears on my table saw next to the grinder!

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Love it and is exactly what i am looking to do. What is the place that you sourced the latch?
Thx!

 

[Bugzilla46310]

Bought the latch at Ace Hardware.