christophert Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Hi all, can anyone tell me where I can purchase these? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) Familiar but no, don't know where to buy them. But you can use offset hinges used on chipboard cupboard doors to do the job. Like Screwfix (81955) ? Edited June 29, 2020 by Tracy D'arth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christophert Posted June 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Tracy D'arth said: Familiar but no, don't know where to buy them. But you can use offset hinges used on chipboard cupboard doors to do the job. Like Screwfix (81955) ? Thank you, Tracy, I'll take a look ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) http://www.wesleywindows.co.uk/store/window-spare-parts/sliding-window-catch-chrome-flip-over.html These latches are not the most secure type of latch. Mine, after years of use has become loose. A good thump on the window and it falls over. This is my solution. The fixing at the top is deep to allow the rod to be lifted and removed. Also has the advantage of lying against the glass vertical piece, don't know its official name. Edited June 29, 2020 by Ray T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeping Up Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 10 minutes ago, Ray T said: These latches are not the most secure type of latch. Mine, after years of use has become loose. A good thump on the window and it falls over. True, but look closely at the OP's picture. There is a small hole in the metal next to the latch; that is exactly the same as we have. A small self-tapping screw through that hole makes it totally secure, and it takes just 2 or 3 seconds to insert or remove it because it can be a sufficiently loose fit that no screwdriver is required. We just put the screw in place whenever we leave the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just now, Keeping Up said: True, but look closely at the OP's picture. There is a small hole in the metal next to the latch; that is exactly the same as we have. A small self-tapping screw through that hole makes it totally secure, and it takes just 2 or 3 seconds to insert or remove it because it can be a sufficiently loose fit that no screwdriver is required. We just put the screw in place whenever we leave the boat. Ah, didn't notice that. Mine has no hole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeping Up Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just now, Ray T said: Ah, didn't notice that. Mine has no hole! They don't come with a hole, it's an after-market extra that you have to fit for yourself. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christophert Posted June 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 I know they are not the best, nor the nicest looking, but two of my windows are missing them, just I can't find where to buy them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 But where can you buy a box of holes? I ordered some but they disappeared in the post.............but maybe they all joined together as the box was empty! TD' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, christophert said: I know they are not the best, nor the nicest looking, but two of my windows are missing them, just I can't find where to buy them @christophert http://www.wesleywindows.co.uk/store/window-spare-parts/sliding-window-catch-chrome-flip-over.html Edited June 29, 2020 by Ray T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ray T said: @christophert http://www.wesleywindows.co.uk/store/window-spare-parts/sliding-window-catch-chrome-flip-over.html Brilliant, well done Sir!!!! TD' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeping Up Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said: But where can you buy a box of holes? I ordered some but they disappeared in the post.............but maybe they all joined together as the box was empty! TD' I tried to buy half a hole once. The hole-sailors said they thought it was impossible but would look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christophert Posted June 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 29 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said: But where can you buy a box of holes? I ordered some but they disappeared in the post.............but maybe they all joined together as the box was empty! TD' ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christophert Posted June 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Put two in the basket, it comes to £18.82 Grand Total with VAT and posting.☹️ Yes, I'm tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 54 minutes ago, christophert said: Put two in the basket, it comes to £18.82 Grand Total with VAT and posting.☹️ Yes, I'm tight. Ouch! try these? https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/product/cranked-type-2-flush-hinge-nickel-plated-pack-of-5-pairs-845342?vat=1&shopping=true&infinity=ict2~net~gaw~ar~387181515352~kw~~mt~~cmp~Smart Shopping > High Volume Products~ag~Ad group&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnyYFk6JH8aO7RrYx3LeLuGC6OW9v60SWPgSLPm1laKE6wi4VdVSPamwaAkM0EALw_wcB TD' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleyley Bob Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 My 1963 Moggy Minor traveller (woody) had something very similar to 'lock' the rear part of the side sliding windows. A Morris Minor repair specialist or a scrap yard might just be the place to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Cleyley Bob said: My 1963 Moggy Minor traveller (woody) had something very similar to 'lock' the rear part of the side sliding windows. A Morris Minor repair specialist or a scrap yard might just be the place to look. Yes they did! Well remembered. I think early Minis did too, for the sliding front windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleyley Bob Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 I think you are correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Didn't minis have button things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 We use a piece of wood for extra security. I'll try and remember to take a photo of it when we go to the boat tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Mack Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 14 hours ago, Tracy D'arth said: But where can you buy a box of holes? I ordered some but they disappeared in the post Maybe they're in Blackburn, Lancashire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Todd Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 15 hours ago, Keeping Up said: I tried to buy half a hole once. The hole-sailors said they thought it was impossible but would look into it. I'm glad you have filled us in on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christophert Posted June 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 2 hours ago, mokjumbo said: No good unfortunately, as they're even more expensive ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 17 hours ago, ditchcrawler said: Didn't minis have button things Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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