These SNUG Stainless Steel Latches are the answer to the problem. My mower had a crack in the base but it was put into storage until spring as I didn't have a chance to fix it. I shaped a piece of sheet metal to fit and drilled ⅛ inch around it to use as a template to rivet to the base of the mower. A dozen rivets ensured a reliable and professional repair that was easy to carry out at the same time. The SNUG stainless steel clasps were perfect.