Wood Locks

[SONNY]

Has anyone tried to make any of them??? I started on 2 different kinds this winter,--a reg laminated master style with key , and a 3 number push button combination lock.---Don't have them finished yet but have a lot of loose parts that I am working on! LOL!!! thanks; sonny

[ricky racer]

Show us some pictures....

[Eugene]

https://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Wooden- ... 161035222X

Never made wood locks. Looks interesting. Use to make all kinds of wooden toys. Made several decorative (mantel type) wooden trains and animated pull toys.

Been thinking about making wood toys for my, under 4 years old, 4 great grand children. My current hold up is finding a local source for a few wood wheels. I don't need a 100 wheels of different diameters.

[BIGHOSS]

This is not the type lock that SONNY was talking about, but this is a crude lock from my G'Grandfather's smokehouse, who was in the Civil War. When the key is removed the tumblers drop down into a slot in the latch bolt. I have some more pics but Photobucket is acting weird today.

[BIGHOSS]

More pics

[SONNY]

BIGHOSS!!!--- That smokehouse lock is very neat!---I don't have any plans for smokehouse locks but the book shows a pic of a different style of smokehouse lock!!
I will get some pics. of the parts that I have cut out so far.--I have 3 keys cut and 1 is sanded down ready for finish coat. The other 2 are waiting for the edge round-over. thanks ; sonny

[SONNY]

Here is a pic of the wood chains, with hooks that I made.



I think the locks will go good with these, as they are the same size shackles and links. thanks; sonny

[Thackery]

Wow, so how do you go about doing something like that?
Carved or machined?

[SONNY]

I use a router and some complicated holding jigs to do the chains and hooks.--To finish sizing the links I hand scrape some and the last one I made I used the Moto-tool to help size the links!--goes a bit faster!
The locks are made one piece at a time then glued together after proper fit is reached.
I have a couple locks roughed out and mostly assembled . They now need a lot of hand sanding and a bit more scraping to get the right fit! thanks; sonny

[SONNY]

Well,------I did get 2 of the locks somewhat done!!---I kinda made them more of a square style.--- Have more parts to assemble a couple more.
I used different wood just to experiment with.

These are kinda crude but do actually work!--The combination one gets a chuckle when folks try to open it!
Have a few more to try, but chainsaws and sawmill kinda taking up my time right now!!! LOL!!!! thanks; sonny

[Mr E]

Ron, I can’t see your pictures.