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   YesMaam27577 | May 12, 2003 03:14am | #1

   Not sure that I uncderstand your application....but http://www.rockler.com has just about the most extensive selection of hinges, catches, latches, and slides that i could ever dream of.

   Vast projects should not be founded on half vast ideas.
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   migraine | May 12, 2003 04:35am | #2

   Louis and Company in Brea, Calif if its local for you.  They sell a large line of "Ives" catches and they include some spring loaded pins to assist in  open large doors or other items.  They can accomodate extremely heavy doors (1-800-422-4389)  They are now across the US in some larger cities.

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   mitch | May 13, 2003 05:30am | #3

   try Reid Tool-  reidtool.com?

   m

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   billyg83440 | May 14, 2003 11:20pm | #4

   This type of stuff is used a lot in building jigs, fixtures, and various part holding and locating tooling.

   Try http://www.carrlane.com look for alignment pins and spring loaded hardware.

   http://www.mcmaster.com has a fair selection also, forget what they call them, they'll likely be cheaper then carr-lane, but won't have as much selection.

   http://www.msc.com might have what you need.

   I think someone already mentioned Reid tool.

   An another outfit, called small parts inc. if I remember right had a good selection of such things.

   Can't quite picture what it is you're trying to do, if I could I might be able to suggest a good cheap way to do it. Are you attatching 42" wide panels perpendicular to each other to build a square box?

   McMaster has what they call rack brackets that would work well for some things. They also carry partition latches that require a allen wrench to unlatch.

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   MrPita2 | May 15, 2003 08:34am | #5

   I'm trying to imagine what you're doing.  So far I'm thinking you want panels, 42" square, that can be put together to form a larger panel.  So, 4 panels could give you a square that is 7' (84") by 7'.  I further see each component square would have two edges with pins, say, N and E, and two edges with sockets, S and W.  The pins you would like to be spring loaded, so that the panels will "snap" into place.  Am I seeing this correctly?

   Crude drawing to illustrate attached.

   EDIT: I assume in the finished product you want to see no evidence of the hardware.  The sketch shows pins and sockets only for illustrative purposes.

   If everything seems to be going well, you've obviously overlooked something.

   
   

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   Edited 5/15/2003 1:36:15 AM ET by Mr. Pita

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   WOODEXPERT | May 15, 2003 03:33pm | #6

   thank you all for your responses

   i am building a system exactly as you figured

   over time i realized that i could use a top guide roller for folding doors and a cam system to lock the adjoining panels

   lee

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   WorkshopJon | May 15, 2003 04:19pm | #7

   Just an FYI to all,

   I use this source http://www.wwhardware.com  for the bulk of my hardware needs. I think they have every type of hinge and  knob and piece of cabinet hardware on the planet, and very fair prices. Orders typically ship in a day or so. Get their free catalog as you will also receive a regular “specials” flier in the mail.

   Jon