[TheForge] slide bolt

[Gladish Family]

Hi, Roger.
One approach I've seen is to have a stationary flange and a flange that's
mounted on the bolt, both sticking out toward the user (horizontally). These
come together like two slices of bread when the bolt is closed, and the lock
can go through the matching holes in the flanges.
It's kind of a "farm gate" approach, may or may not be suitable for the
project...
Andy G.

>
> I will soon be building a pair of slide bolts, each 36 inches long.  I
> have been working on some drawings, working out design and
> measurements.  I have yet to come up with a system I like for
> incorporating a lock.  Thought that some of you have done similar jobs
> and might suggest some options.  If the bolt was round stock I have a
> system I do like, but in this case the bolt is 1/2" x 1'  and is mounted
> on a backplate that is 3&1/4.
>
> So far the best I have come up with is riveting on  top and bottom
> pieces just behind the 1/2 x 1 when in the closed position,  these two
> pieces would allow another piece to slide through them and accept a
> paddle lock.
>
> Thanks for any thoughts,
>
> Roger Olsen
>
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