Pushbutton Child Safety Latch for Cabinets
Source: Thingiverse by jbramel
The Pushbutton Child Safety Latch for Cabinets is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by jbramel. Pushbutton-activated child safety latch for wooden cabinets and drawers. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Pushbutton-activated child safety latch for wooden cabinets and drawers. Installs with a single #4 (2.5mm) screw and can be operated with one thumb. The mechanism is hidden behind the cabinet door except for the discreet release button. Prints quickly and without supports. Releasing the latch requires first sliding the button to the right against a spring, then pressing down against another spring. That should be complex enough to thwart even a genius toddler. Intended for cabinets that have a front face or front flange for the latch to grab (see illustration). If your cabinets have no front trim around the door openings, you'll need to embed a small screw inside the front edge of your cabinets (protruding about 5mm) so the latch has something to grab. Optimized for PETG plastic (which ret…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Pushbutton Child Safety Latch for Cabinets is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by jbramel.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by jbramel, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
