Magnetic Catches and How I Fit Them [video

[@gw3ucj]

Peter, these "Back to Basics" videos are just the job for the average DIYer, either to learn for the first time or to remind the more experienced how to do the job properly. Keep 'em coming!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! Yes, that’s the plan - and no harm in reminding ourselves about the basics either 👍👍

[@adamandlorraine]

@@10MinuteWorkshop how about a Blum/concealed hinge video. I've fitted loads but always good to see how someone else does things.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

It’s coming 👍👍

[@adamandlorraine]

@@10MinuteWorkshop Ok then, I see your Blum hinges and raise you to Grass Dynapro drawer runners! Inset and overlay!

[@benwan5425]

gw3ucj I forgot how to put the damn things on 😂

[@seaview700]

Thank you for showing the most accurate way to install the magnets.

[@marceloespinoza2004]

I wish all the DIY youtubers were as clear and direct to explain like you... subscribed!!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks - and welcome! 👍👍

[@mike-smoke868]

OMG, just what I needed, just bought a small condo with new cabinets BUT NO magnetic catches! Driving me crazy trying to line up the magnet AND the catch. Thanks again. Mike from Milwaukee, WI.

[@nancyrichards9770]

I needed to install a magnet catch and wasn't sure how to do it. Your video was very good and it helped me get it installed quickly and simply. Thank you

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Like my dad would have said before stepping in and showing me how, "There's a knack to fitting magnetic catches"A good evergreen reference video. Thanks Peter.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Karl! 👍👍

[@Frandalicious66]

What a BRILLIANT idea with the tape. thank you !!!

[@MatthewNightmare]

Bless you good sir, I am building a cabinet with my brother, and we could not figure this out for all gods good graces, thank you!

[@icu4life240]

I wish I could like this 100 times. He show the most accurate way to install this. Thank you

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Wow, thanks! 👍

[@SMee67]

Nice idea to put we the tape, makes for less clean up. 👌 Cheers Peter. 👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Cheers Bill! And yes, especially if you’re fitting them after the cabinet’s painted/finished.👍

[@drochon6672]

Oh, how I’ve struggled with these in the past, love this method. Thanks for the video Peter.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Cheers Denis! 👍

[@jintengo]

Excellent, clear presentation - everything about it is just right. Thank you, Peter! - I'm glad I found you.

[@GavinMaclure]

Thanks for the video, Peter, a straightforward, helpful guide. New catch fitted yesterday following your instructions.

[@markbryan9989]

What should be a simple task sometimes trips up even the best of us. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@richardwilliamson1639]

Brilliantly simple and so well explained. These things have driven me crazy. Thanks for sharing your secrets!

[@mumihp]

Thanks for the tutorial. I was looking for this. I am building an arcade cabinet and wanted to put a magnetic clutch, your flush hinges and this video are great. Clear explanation and easy to follow. Subscribed

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks, and welcome! Be sure to check out the back catalogue - there's lots! 👍

[@mc-yt2rc]

great tips peter, I don't fit these often, but the tip of using scrap the same size as the cabinet is priceless!!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Me neither, but when I do I like to get them out of the way fast 😂 And Thanks!👍

[@ThekiBoran]

One issue I see could be if you add bumpers to the door. That will add from 1/16" to 1/8" of space between the door and the face of the cabinet.

[@caskwith]

Very good tutorial. As you say these are easy to fit, but not so easy to fit "perfectly". I fitted one quite recently on a very awkward door (internal framed so I had to add blocking for the catch). The cupboard was very large so rather than make life difficult I took my tools and a torch and sat inside the cupboard with the door closed to do the fitting, worked a treat!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Haha, brilliant! 👍👍😂😂 And thanks!

[@harm864]

Thank you for this video! I was stumped on how to keep the doors closed on a pantry I built with a full overlay door.

[@homtherobot]

I'm about to install some of these and thought it was worth a quick search to see if there's a trick to doing it. I was so excited when I saw your channel pop up in the results. Thanks for the clear explanation (and amazing video quality)!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! 👍

[@jeffstanley4593]

"Mark and drill in the usual way", that means that I drill through the side.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

😂👍👍

[@thomasfholland]

You know, there’s metal ring stoppers that you can screw on your drill bit, from 3mm up to 12mm. But my comment is meant for those people who actually have this problem. I knew you were joking and got a good laugh! 👍

[@adamwilks]

And my thumb!

[@kenrodriguez9645]

The drill circles around on the surface, marring it up before it finally finds a home and starts drilling.

[@clarityplannercompany]

I've been trying to replace the ones in our old cupboards and they weren't holding the door shut. Definitely going to try mounting them in a new location following this method!

[@Hyperion2580]

Fabulously simple and clear instructions. Thank you.

[@paulstanley8088]

Thanks to you, an item on my todo list for around 13 years has been checked off! Thanks!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Glad to hear it! 😂👍👍

[@stevewalker7822]

Great tip, Peter. Been trucking across USA with wife. I’ll be catching up on your videos.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Steve! 👍

[@AndyPutt1]

Overlay and inset door!! Exactly what I needed to learn- thankyou very much, I'm subscribing!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks - and welcome! 😆👍

[@winnepeterson6570]

Thank you!

[@stevec404]

Followed exactly and got 9 latches installed perfectly...Thanks!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Good to hear, thanks! 👍

[@tommy5241]

Nice job. great trick with the tape and the scrap wood to measure. I was stumped about how to align an inset door.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@efreutel]

Using tape to align positions- great idea. Many thanks 🙏 😊😊

[@MrBishbashbosh2012]

Almost didn’t watch this because I thought it was too basic but I didn’t think of using tape. Well worth watching, thanks.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@rick91443]

I agree totally with the person below...Enjoy your weekend...cheers...rr Normandy, France

[@johntheloft]

Thanks for that Peter - I have a few to fit next week - nice video.

[@BruiserBailey1]

I just fitted these to 8kg version of these catches to large heavy built in hardwood doors that were springing open with cheaper magnetic catches. They work well.

[@Being_Jeff]

Thank you I don't have magnetic ones but roller catches for my camper cupboard doors I wanted to relocate but was puzzling how to measure them to get them aligned, different catches but the principal is the same very helpful 👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! Glad I could help! 👍

[@me20111101]

Thank you for excellent presentation!

[@raysmith1992]

Thanks for sharing, the catches look really good better than the plastic ones I have used.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! And yes, they’re a much nicer quality of product. 👍👍

[@ben_the_cat_guy]

It’s nice watching from Tenerife

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

I bet it is! ☀️😎👍👍

[@vin14456]

To fix magnetic catcher, which is the best location or position to fix i.e at top,middle(almost half the ht,as you have fixed for the cabinet door in this video) or at bottom of the door of a room you would recommend? (say door size be approximately 1m×2.1m or greater )

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

On a door that tall I’d try and get them central as it reduces the amount of flex in the door before the catch releases. I try to avoid the bottom as they’ll always get in the way. 👍👍

[@vin14456]

@@10MinuteWorkshop Thank you

[@yessikaclark5529]

Curious if this method works well with drawers too? Any insight would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏽

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Nice clean easy instructions as always Pete. Sometimes KISS is the best solution.

[@jennifergroom7733]

Just what I needed, thank you! You make it look so easy. Going to try this.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@yvonnegathing3634]

Omgosh. Thank you so much for the tutorial. I was able to fix my cabinet door

[@wafiqshafiq573]

Excellent... The tricj of the tape is very beneficial

[@tom_davis]

When do you choose these and flush hinges over Euro hinges? Is it down to customer preference or is there a structural / mechanical reason to choose one over the other? Great video as always. Always a handy tip to learn.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Partly customer preference/expectation, partly the look of the finished piece. I’d say ~98% of the recent work has been with concealed hinges though. 🤷‍♂️👍

[@japanesepokemoncardsbuydir9657]

At 6.08 I notice you drill the bottom guide hole for the latch at at a slight angle. Any reason for that? Added strength in anchoring it ?

[@WobblycogsUk]

I've always just drawn on the cabinet because I usually fit the catches before finishing then remove them, finish and reapply. I like the idea of using tape though as that would have a step.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yes, the tape idea was really for the folks who are retro-fitting, or fitting after finishing/painting.👍

[@SM-lg3mn]

i have one of these types of closures on my closest door. i NEED to keep my cat out of the closet... Seems my best option is to replace the magnet with one with a higher pull strength, 6kg+. Thanks for leading me to my unique solution!

[@GregHornWata]

Thanks a lot, that was helpful. Thanks for keeping it simple and to the point.

[@tonylesnau2612]

Hidden for inside magnetic push latch… suggestions for hidden hinge? Thanks

[@MrLovblad]

Have you tried "invisible" magnetic catches using just two flat magnets drilled and glued into the mdf? Especially with the second door where you would mount one on the thin end of the door and then just paint over them and they would be more or less invisible. With the new neodymium magnets you can find those that are just a milli thick and still have quite the strong pull, especially in pairs. I always feel a little awkward when things are protruding in the cabinet. They are always in the way either for your hand when taking things in or out or when you are moving around the shelves. Nice video as always :)

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks. TBH I rarely use mag catches as I'm usually using concealed hinges (self-closing) so I've never had the need for the invisible neodymium magnets, though it's a good trick to have up your sleeve, certainly. 👍

[@abyshepherd6944]

“there are a couple of things that can still catch you out...” I see what you did there! 😂 😂 Brilliant video as ever and perfect for newbie woodworkers like me.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@tonylesnau2612]

What would you use if you wanted the hinge hidden?

[@cobberpete1]

Now why didn't I think of using tape to do all the marking out??? It gives me a very good reason to keep watching your GREAT videos :) Thanks Pete

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Peter! 👍👍

[@KevinNguyen-g3w]

Does the part number 50631-R catcher has a metal instead of plastic? It's keeps on breaking over time by the sun.

[@briansworkshop01]

Great tip thanks for sharing your time and skill 👍👍👍👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Pleasure! 👍👍

[@smithblyth3548]

Thanks Peter, I’ve learnt a hell of a lot from watching your channel.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍👍

[@sarahallgood798]

You are SO easy to learn from. Thank you

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! 👍

[@PjSmith]

How do I reach inside my cabinet to make a pencil mark when I have to shut the door to latch the 2 pieces together?? I don’t understand how that’s possible?? I’ve been trying to figure out how to align the 2 pieces as I want to add these to all my RV cabinet doors

[@ratchriat1716]

I toatly agree Peter easy and simple to fit enjoyed the video.

[@whitedoggarage]

Thanks Peter, another useful video. I guess you've drilled into so much mdf you have a feel for how far to go without popping out the other side :-)

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Bob! Well, you know how it is - if I carried on digging in my garden I’d probably end up in yours... 😂😂👍👍

[@tomkent3195]

Cheers Peter, I've just made some new wardrobe doors (2 doors per opening) 1900mm H with flush hinges and was wondering if these would be ok as can only mount top or bottom. But also don't want a noisy close every time their shut, is it possible to marry these with a soft close fitting of some kind ?

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Not soft-close, but the hafele touch latches I show in video #380 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKqmlXl5ob2Ihbc - are quieter than the usual magnetic catches. If you want actual soft-close, then concealed hinges are your best bet, see video 348, Concealed hinges - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXzbmpyBg9Cegs0. 👍👍

[@tomkent3195]

@@10MinuteWorkshop Thanks for the recommendations I'll check them out.

[@acrescircleacrescircle2177]

How do you attach to an old fashioned door with an inlaid edge?

[@richardgrant8634]

Great shots here

[@tejask4889]

Nice video, I would like to know if there is any way to reduce the noise from magnets while opening and closing the door. I have a lot of cabinet at home that use magnets and they make a lot of noise, which is very annoying 😕

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

That can be quite ‘clacky’ and a lot of that comes from the movement of the magnets in the fixed part. A better quality catch is better for this, and you can glue a leather or vinyl strip over the metal plate in the door to help reduce the noise more. You’ll need to adjust the catches to allow for the thickness of the leather. 👍

[@tejask4889]

@@10MinuteWorkshop Thanks I was thinking about the same, will give this a try 😊

[@MatthewBuntyn]

Why'd you mount the catch in the middle, instead of horizontally at the top?

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Force of habit, really. On a bigger door The door will twist slightly every time you open it if you mount the top/bottom, whereas in the centre it’s a more even pull force 👍

[@sheikhwaqar-ul-hassan1704]

Nicely explained. Thanks

[@hazelc5945]

Would you advise only putting them in the side? I was thinking of putting mine on the top so they're more out of the way 🤔

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Depends on the size of the door, and where the cabinet is located. If it’s a taller door and high up, then the flex in the door can make them awkward to open, and if you put them on the base then they can get in the way of you’re trying to get things in and out above head height. 🤷‍♂️👍

[@hazelc5945]

@@10MinuteWorkshop it's a 56cm x 58cm door, on the ground so a bottom latch wouldn't get in the way, but my kids would likely ram stuff into it 😂

[@kenrodriguez9645]

How do you size the weight of the magnets to the size of the door? I see 6lb, 15lb, 20lb magnets on amazon. I've got a small cabinet door like a 16 x 16 door. What kind of pull do you think is appropriate. 20lb is super common, but that's like 1.5 bowling balls - seems like a lot! I thought 6lb would be right for a door that size. or is 6 lb for more like a drawer.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

These were 6Kg catches - about 13lbs; they work pretty well for a door of this size. 👍

[@katabrontes]

Hi Peter Where did you get that clever tape measure? Mike

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Hi Mike. It’s a Talmeter - now Hultafors Talmeter - tape measure - amzn.to/2pHwnbH (US: amzn.to/2oqLQc9) They’re a slightly different design now but still great. 👍👍

[@Pw6872]

Minor point, but I have never understood why these latches typically come with wood screws that have 'V'-shaped heads. I have used pan-head screws that fit flush against the bracket and look a heck of a lot better, I think.

[@drew22]

Very helpful video, thank you

[@nicholaslandolina]

Where do you get?

[@amangardens411]

Very well explained

[@TracyJammeh]

Thank you this was very helpful

[@solymi]

crucial bit: "6kg pulling force" - YT is now full of "how strong Neodymium magnets are" videos, "monster magnets", "brutal magnets" - this is by chance the only so far explaining/showing 6kg-s of pulling force on a cabinet door. I am about to choose magnets to hold a curtain's edge against the wall, without having to rip the curtain apart to detach. 6 kg is a LOT, thanks!

[@normanboyes4983]

Very well explained. Thank you.😀👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Norman! 👍

[@WFDFC1]

Great job

[@carolmaplesden916]

Thank you so much 🙏😊

[@dap2112]

love those catches look so much better than the cheap white ones from toolstation, now to find your hinge video

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yes, they’re a much nicer catch than the plastic ones 👍👍

[@davegower123]

Very nice tip! Thanks!

[@dorotawojcik3819]

Hi Peter, can I use them on bigger doors? 170 cm ? Many thanks. Dorota

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yes, absolutely; for bigger doors you may need heavier duty catches - they come rated as a ‘pull’ weighting eg ‘15kg pull’ etc… 👍

[@dorotawojcik3819]

Thank you Peter. I was actually looking for push open system for my bedroom cupboards. They are different sizes with double doors 36 cm each that open outward from the middle. What locking mechanism would you recommend? Other than knobs. I’ve got 5 cupboards so I thought 10 knobs might look overcrowded. Many thanks, Dorota

[@cheds-uy7wj]

Hi, instead of using a carpenter to put a lock on my bedroom door, I decided to buy these magnets from amazon. The big question is, once the door shuts how do I open it?!?!

[@marianovelly6317]

Loved the use of masking tape, such a good tip. I found the second part, the one I was interested in, went way too fast.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks. I'm sorry, but the second part is a repeat of the first, just with the hinges the other way around... 🤷‍♂️ 👍

[@alaskanawesomeness9017]

Great Info, Great video as always!!

[@cadibiagio66]

This helped a lot, thanks!

[@Recipro1]

THX now that completes my portable work bench on wheels. HAGD

[@AceSlayerDU3]

Damn thanks man you really helped me out

[@peckelhaze6934]

Very useful indeed.

[@arikcarlo]

Thanks!

[@rociovasquez1947]

Brilliant 👍👍thank you🙏

[@artofuttrakhand516]

Thank you very much for this video

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

👍👍

[@eduardvaniersel7535]

How's the CNC coming along?

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Had to put it to one side - literally - while I get on with the paying work. A few more weeks then I’ll be back at it. 👍👍

[@eduardvaniersel7535]

Looking forward to it.

[@paulmacey9084]

brilliant really enjoy this very helpful thanks p

[@gilbertovelez345]

NICE I LEARN TODAY WOOOO

[@Globally1201]

THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR TECHNIQUES!!!🤓👍🏾🙋🏾‍♀️🔥🙏🏽👑✝️📖🔥

[@BensWorkshop]

Cheers. Useful, and once you know, obvious. (Not necessarily so obvious before you know).

[@thagrifster594]

Thank You.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

👍

[@haglundphotography]

Your tape measure, can it possibly be an old Swedish Talmeter made by TA Ljungberg?

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yep. Pre-Hultafors take-over, I’m fortunate enough to have the full set of Talmeter Green, Blue, Black & Red. Love them. 👍👍

[@haglundphotography]

@@10MinuteWorkshop Yes, they are lovley! I only have 2 pre-Hultafors, and one Hultafors, but thats not the same feeling.

[@undercarver8777]

Brilliant