🔒 MaxLatch DPB21A Zinc Plated 6 Inch by National Hardware N344-663 Review

The main part I needed was a screw but I can't find it without the whole kit. However, you could only find a kit locally for double the price, so I was very happy to find this deal. When I got it I was pleasantly happy with the screw I needed, much better than the one Inwas replaced. This one was solidly built, not empty like the one that had replaced it. I expected this time to be long.

This latch was easy to install with the included hex head (screws). However, I found that it would be easy to remove the two locking bolts I used on the latch. This situation almost did not ensure the safety of the gate. So he went back to the hardware store to get some pan head screws (plus washers and nuts). I had to drill holes for the bolts, but the square neck under the head of the carriage bolts went into the latch holes and prevented the carriage bolts from turning. Now I have a gate…

The latching mechanism is heavy metal and should be strong, although the black finish has already cracked during installation. Let's see how it behaves in operation. The weakest link is probably the spring, although as mentioned, replacing it isn't difficult. The big problem is that National Hardware (Stanley Corp.) doesn't provide installation instructions or technical drawings on Revain or on its own website (or in the box), so you might not realize that this latch isn't right for your…