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   Steinmetz | Mar 21, 2006 10:33am | #1

   Cwalvoord,
   Sterling hardware comes to mind. (Inexpensive)
   Steinmetz.

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   Dave45 | Mar 21, 2006 03:15pm | #2

   Your local hardware store or big box will have them.  The only difference will be that you have to cut a small mortise in the jamb for the latch plate. 

   Personally, I discourage these.  They're seldom actually used, not really strong, and leave a permanent hole in the jamb.

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   cwalvoord | Mar 21, 2006 03:49pm | #3

   Dave45,
   Is there another method of locking pocket doors that you would recommend? BTW, I have looked at a couple of places locally and have not been able to find anything resembling the latch my wife described.
   Thanks for your help.
   Chris

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   Dave45 | Mar 21, 2006 07:06pm | #4

   I'm afraid that I can't be of more help, but I don't know of any other way(s) to lock pocket doors. 

   As I said, I don't think much of the locks I've seen so I avoid them.  We have three pocket doors in our house.  Two of them are in the bathrooms separating the toilet & shower areas from the sinks and the "rule" here is that if the door is closed, someone is in there.  It's worked fine thru two teenage daughters, and countless guests over the years.

   If you just gotta have a lock, try looking on the Rockler web site (http://www.rockler.com) for pocket door hardware.  Maybe they have what you need.

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   doorboy | Mar 21, 2006 11:14pm | #5

   Look at the IVES #42 sliding door jamb bolt.  There are no preps in the door jamb, only a simple mortise near the back side of the inside face of the door.  I believe that's what you are after.

   Terry

   "Kinky for Gov. of Texas"

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   TomT226 | Mar 22, 2006 09:21pm | #6

   "Kinky for Gov. of Texas"

   Like your tag line.  Reckon "Little Jewford" will get a position in his administration?

   "Willie for Lt. Governor" 

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   rob26 | Mar 22, 2006 10:07pm | #7

   I was able to pick mine up at Home Depot for about $12 each.  They're made by Stanley.  You'll have to search and/or find that rare bird - a HD associate that can differentiate between his a** and a hole in the ground.  They were in two different locations each time I needed to find one.  Last time, they were in the area where you'd find brass hinges, gate latches, mending plates, etc.  Go figure.

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   SawdustSteve | Mar 23, 2006 03:22am | #8

   Try your local locksmith. (not key-cutter) There are at least two different companies that make these sliding door locks. The only problem is that you will have to cut a notch in the edge of the door and a small mortice in the frame and it will be a royal pain to fill them in if and when you decide to get rid of the lock. SawdustSteve

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   doorboy | Mar 23, 2006 06:29pm | #9

   To clear up any confusion, the IVES #42 jamb bolt is installed near the back edge of the pocket door--not the leading edge.  There will be no jamb mortise or strike plate to install.  It's a sweet system.

   "Kinky for Gov. of Texas"

   
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   KevO | Mar 23, 2006 09:45pm | #10

   Here's a picture of the Ives 42 from their site, available in several finishes.  I might try it too.  Thanks doorboy.

    

   http://www.kilianhardware.com/42pocdoorbol.html

   
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   WillGeorge | Mar 24, 2006 01:54am | #11

   I have some Pocket Doors.. I have a hardwood 'peg' I stick in there!

   Nobody gets in while I watching the Sopranos and disturbe me!