Traditional Forged Sliding Door Latch

[@salleecreekworkshop]

I agree with Brad. Add a ball bearing and then I would drill out a detent for the ball to grab into in the open and closed position. I like it and will add it to my list of things to make. Learning a lot from you. Thank you.

[@mattmiller112]

Great idea, but I think hes trying to keep the work, time and cost to a bare minimum for such a small part in hopes to increase profit and production speed. Its a fine line to skirt. But great idea!

[@gabrielnavarro8721]

You sure know a lot about the blacksmithing techniques, but what strikes me even more is your imagination. There is a lot of identity in your work, things are not all "by the book", seen over and over again. Imagination, creativity is a huge part of a craftsman. Great looking latches !

[@ThakIronworks]

Thank you appreciate it!

[@simpleforging3339]

along with it's intended purpose, that's a great example of detail work using your birds eye punch. Nice work there and thanks again

[@dougiewhi6942]

Have just come across ur channel. Awesome stuff, love the shop aswell. Nothin like an artist who lives his work. Fan for life! From Caithness, Scotland. Rock on.

[@ThakIronworks]

Greatly appreciated, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jasonschriver4695]

Thanks for the future idea. Need much more practice but the drive is there.

[@ThakIronworks]

Keep at it!

[@jagboy69]

Who sells those "staples" They are sharp looking! Thanks! SUBBED!

[@douglasfathers4848]

people you have to understand time is money .and I reckon it turned out just as good as a tenon.

[@OrionsAnvil]

Excellent idea 👍

[@dragonwaterforge]

Nicè love this stuff

[@ShortwickCreations]

I'm wondering about how long the spring will last and if adding a "slider" to the end of it would work better in the long run. Maybe something like a rivet with a mushroom shape head so the shaft fits down into the spring, but the head is wide enough to fit into the hole and compress the spring in as well. Either that maybe a small ball bearing that can roll along the surface between the plate and shaft.

[@ThakIronworks]

I had similar thoughts.....curious to see how the spring will last long term

[@strangeblacksmith]

This is begging not just for a bearing but a tiny detent for a little positive engagement "click" open and closed.