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Demonstrating the Simple Technique of Using Magnets for Hidden Cabinet/Drawer Locks

By Rain Noe - November 11, 2021

in Furniture Design

You might not use this to build a gun safe, but here B-Star Crafts demonstrates the simple technique of using magnets to provide low-level cabinet and drawer security:

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While the techniques are basic, the video seems to have scratched many an itch; at press time it had 13 million views and counting.

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David says

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Interesting execution. Maybe I missed something, but if you move the lever/magnets when the door is open do the pins just fall our everywhere?

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  it certainly would appear that way. Rather huge design flaw....
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