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Old 12-29-2017, 05:30 AM   #1
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Hatch latches

Started a little side project... Made cad models of the latches. Getting the geometry right so the teeth mesh correctly was a bit of a pain. Planning to fabricate a couple sets in stainless.
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Old 12-29-2017, 04:05 PM   #2
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Re: Hatch latches

Nice. Always good to have options.
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Old 12-29-2017, 04:42 PM   #3
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Re: Hatch latches

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Old 12-31-2017, 12:15 AM   #4
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Re: Hatch latches

Looks good. Great idea for the durability and aesthetics!

Any plan to make more sets? I would be interested in a set if you do.
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Old 12-31-2017, 05:07 AM   #5
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Re: Hatch latches

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Any plan to make more sets? I would be interested in a set if you do.
I might make a batch and sell a few if they turn out as nice as I expect them to.

Anyone have a clean set of latches and can check something for me? Need to know if the area pointed at below should be curved like shown. Both of the ones I have look pretty beat up in that area, can't tell if that was the original shape or it has worn down.
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Old 12-31-2017, 01:32 PM   #6
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Re: Hatch latches

Here's a pic from a NOS example I have. That section appears flat and parallels the opposite side. I have seven used examples here that are loose - the concavity depicted in above pic is from wear and not present when first installed. Hope it helps. Good luck with the project.
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Old 12-31-2017, 01:35 PM   #7
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Awesome... Had a feeling that radius shouldn't be there. Thanks.
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