Looking for good quality latches and drawer pulls

[mkitchen]

I am going to finally get started on the storage boxes for my old 71. I plan on using 3/4 birch for the construction but I am hoping that someone can point me to a good supplier of latches, drawer pulls, hinges and the other basic hardware that will make these boxes hold up. I am thinking that brass or stainless steel would be the better choice and I am hoping for flush mounts. I guess I should add that these boxes are going to be built-ins and only removable with some work.
At this point I am thinking of just using a marine finsh on the wood. I can alway go back later and finish with a bed liner material if I don't like the end result. But really, right now I just need a source of good quality hardware.
Thanks in advance
Mikey

 

[mtnbike28]

McMaster-Carr is the standard - http://www.mcmaster.com/

 

[gritchomper]

Allegis; http://www.allegiscorp.com/. They might require a wholesale account but its worth a try. Or you could call Adventure Trailers, they offer some parts and pieces for home builders.

 

[mkitchen]

Thank you

Just a thanks, but neither one of those has just what I am looking for. AT might be a good idea and will check there. There must be a marine supply or something similar that sells latches. Still looking
Mikey

 

[kmacafee]

Looked at West Marine? Not cheap but quality marine hardware

 

[Frosty_1]

Check out Southco latches. Don't let the "plastic" scare you, they make quality stuff...

 

[targa88]

Another vote for Southco latches

 

[mkitchen]

Southco looks like it would work

West marine seems to stock southco and I found them on amazon as well (big surprize). They look like they will work fine and I sent an email to AT in regards to the latches they use. Thinking about building these cabinets kept me awake most of last night. Oh well, better than thinking about work.
Mikey

 

[clcoyle]

Good Stuff

 

[mkitchen]

Got my latches

I ended up ordering Southco latches. I ordered them from Amazon and they came in two days ago. They seem a bit light weight but I think they will work fine for the job I need them for. The latches will just be holding down lightweight hatches on some storage boxes that I am building. If I was going to need anything stronger, I would go with the metal version that Adventure Trailers sell.
I will post some pictures when I get the boxes done.
Mikey

 

[h2os2]

I ordered the Southco flexible t-handle draw latches a few months ago. I had to replace the straps to help hold the drawers from moving. The t-handle for being rubber is holding really well.

 

[TomH]

http://www.southco.com/en-us/m1-2a

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=1376&site=ROCKLER

 

[Ramjet]

Depending on where you mount it you can use 550 cord. That's what I have and it works great.