Drop in Furniture Lock

Drop In Locks  are authentic replacements for furniture made in the 1900's. Use on drawers and doors hinged on the right. Designed to drop into a pocket cut by a router or machine. Once installed lock should fit tightly. It will be encased with wood on both sides only selvedge edge will show. 

Drop In Lock

• Backset: 11/16"
• Overall: 1" x 1-1/2", 5/16" Thick
• Rounded Sides
• Selvedge: 5/16" x 1", Rounded
• Bolt Projection: 1/4"
• Key Size: Barrel: 3/16" D x 1-3/8", 2-5/16" Overall Length, Key-bit Height: 3/8"
• Keyhole-covers not-included as furniture style dictates keyhole-cover design
• Insert Escutcheons:#0242,#0237 or #0253  can be used with this lock

Finding an exact match for an old lock is not always possible, as only a limited amount of sizes are now  made.

This full mortise lock is steel. It is very reasonably priced, as such: locking mechanism is average, not as smooth as finer made in European countries, yet is serviceable. Made in Asia.

Install Considerations

Suggested reading: Select & install a full mortise lock

• Use on drawers and doors hinged on right.
• Lock fits into cut out pocket in top-edge of drawer or side-edge off door. 
• Once installed only selvedge and keyhole are exposed.