How can I add a lock to a file cabinet drawer (without hiring a locksmith)?
KathrynCK asked:
I have a vertical, 4 drawer, metal file cabinet. The kind you often see in offices. It did not come with a lock–but I want to add a lock for at least one drawer. Is there a way to do this? I would prefer to avoid hiring a locksmith.
I have a vertical, 4 drawer, metal file cabinet. The kind you often see in offices. It did not come with a lock–but I want to add a lock for at least one drawer. Is there a way to do this? I would prefer to avoid hiring a locksmith.
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It is probably easiest and cheapest to replace the cabinet with one that has a lock already installed. In principle, you could install a drawer lock, of the sort you can buy at a large hardware store, but unless you are a decent metalsmith the job will look messy and probably not be very secure. A locksmith will almost certainly cost more than a new cabinet.
you can buy different types of locks that you can mount on the outside of the cabinet at home depot or lowes.
get a hasp from home cheapo or lowes and screw or rivet it to the outside of the filing cabinet and the drawer and slap on a pad lock, should take less than 20 minutes to do