Homemade Sliding Door Lock

Homemade Sliding Door Lock | Unpickable

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Күн бұрын

Ever since I made my sliding shop door, I was annoyed by the "locking" mechanism that came with the rail kit. I wanted to fix that with a custom door handle years ago. A SketchUp file with a design existed for about four years already, but I never built it.
Now it's done, and oh boy, do I like it. I hope you enjoy the video as much I enjoyed editing the filing scenes ;)
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@jeffking 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever a lock is branded "unpickable", I immediately want to see the Lock Picking Lawyer have a shot at it. Although in this case, branding a non-locking latch "unpickable" is very funny.

@mrbamfo5000 2 жыл бұрын

With you on both points

@90hijacked 2 жыл бұрын

Thought of LPL before even clicking on the video, proceeded scrolling down the comments immediately

@NJM1564 2 жыл бұрын

I expected him to lock himself out. :P

@TheZalmon 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking before even watching the video

@o3nisoaso3 2 жыл бұрын

@@90hijacked same

@roncooper6302 2 жыл бұрын

55 years ago I was a ‘design cost engineer’ for Ford Motor Company preventing our designers from over engineering. I think I would have had a bonus month with this one, but I thoroughly enjoyed this. Best regards. Ron.

@ClearWaterPumpWell 2 жыл бұрын

I bet you love watching Sandy Munro! Munro Live kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZmhiqWe35POYp8.html Lately he's been getting a lot of attention with dismantling and looking over all the design considerations of cars.

@physicsguybrian 2 жыл бұрын

So you were one of those responsible for all the cheap parts that were under-engineered (read: cheapest possible to increase Ford profit) that broke typically 1 week after warranty or in our case 1 year after new purchase; steering gear box locked up during a turn, yeah never bought a Ford again! Thanks for all your efforts to increase Ford's bottom line (profit) but provide customers with terrible reliability.

@ClearWaterPumpWell 2 жыл бұрын

@@physicsguybrian No this is not true, they can only do so much and have much say in the design. Ultimately it's up to the big guys who decide what stays or goes based on cost and time. It's Fords fault in a whole that they had problems with certain parts that caused lots of problems. For the most part Ford is a really good company that make quality vehicles. These past few years have pushed all companies to do things they should not have to in order to cut cost and labor. I see it in my business and it's killing everything across the board! The ultimate problem is our dependence on China for everything! We need to learn how to make our own products again with our own people, parts, materials and money!

@roncooper6302 2 жыл бұрын

@@physicsguybrian Sorry you had a bad experience, things must have gone downhill since I left in 1985.

@GoingtoHecq 2 жыл бұрын

@@ClearWaterPumpWell It's not just reliance on foreign manufacturing and imports. It is bad economic and structural decisions motivated purely by pennies and stock prices. So basically there's this terrible practice of eliminating "overhead". Means they try to fire every worker and refuse to stock any extra screws until they stop functioning. People and things really get squeezed on. The only problem with this is that the most minor hiccups, even someone having the hiccups, makes everything buckle. Nothing has pushed them to cut cost and labor and embrace this brittle ess and fragility except for shareholders with rigged laws designed to guarantee profit at the expense of a company's health and product quality. That and ceo bonuses too. What I'm saying is that corporate greed is the single most harmful thing to any major company in the US. Also this practice is called "just in time" manufacturing and there are examples of businesses that did not suffer majorly from shortages precisely because they did not practice the worst version of this where back up stock is non existant. Ford's misfortunes are their own and paid for by everyone else.

@jrumbel 2 жыл бұрын

Your humor in these videos keeps getting better and better...the scene where you manually used the power hacksaw was gold :D

@davidbrenneman9447 2 жыл бұрын

I LOL on that one too

@TomE1248 2 жыл бұрын

And the most useless door handle bit got me

@griznatle 2 жыл бұрын

@@TomE1248 or the part where he was like "ermygrd I got a cheap track and it's trash" Get a soft close kit, ezpz

@GuardTower 19 күн бұрын

i Have watched this in the past... and i watched it again after doing all the carpentry work for my newly renovated room because i will be installing a barndoor like door and would be needing a way to lock it . and being able to do anything yourself have its own reward ... people really dont get the satisfaction of being able to say "I did this with my own hands" rather that i bought it or i paid someone to do it for me.

@Itslvle 2 жыл бұрын

And there's just a great satisfaction every time you use a well-working thing you made yourself. In my workshop I have a paper towel holder that has just the right amount of friction and smoothness when you use it and in addition to being elegantly made of wood and having completely necessary mortise-and-tenon-joinery, it's easy to change the paper towels and the mechanism holding everything is hidden. My gf is probably sick of hearing how awesome it is to use every time I do so, but when you make something that just works really well, you can't help but get satisfaction from it. Such a trivial thing in the end, it just holds a roll of paper towels, but damn if it's not a joy to use when it works so smoothly. Just like the sound of the door closing here. It just feels right.

@stevem815 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like it needs at least a 14 hour video series to get everyone to understand.

@mattsan70 2 жыл бұрын

Having watched your videos from day one, I can hear your english is much more fluent now - well done for ALL your efforts - greatly appreciated

@cooperised 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Not so much fluent in a technical sense, though Marius's English is way better than my... well, anything except English. But it's so natural. When you can have fun with a language, that's when you've mastered it, I reckon - and Marius does just that.

@catweazle_1 2 жыл бұрын

I watch this channel now for about 6 years and it's unbelievable how you developed all your skills (Language, Video, Homeworking, Design) Congratulation to one of the best videos you made!

@zzdogger 2 жыл бұрын

Designing/overengineering your own solution to a relatively simple problem is so strangely rewarding. The other night I spent a few hours modeling a simple container for my dogs poop-bags, just like the ones that cost like $3 or come FREE with a box of bags. It's just a cylinder with a hole in the middle and a threaded lid with a ring to attach to the leash, and little posts in the bottom of the cylinder/lid to hold the roll in place. It then took ~5 hours to 3D print and works as well as one I could pick up at the dollar store, but I MADE IT GODDANGIT.

@MrPatdeeee 2 жыл бұрын

And yet another "Absolutely Brilliant" creation; from "our" Marius Hornberger. What would we do without you kind Sir? A TRUE "cut" above.

@pseudosam2458 2 жыл бұрын

"Unpickable" - Lockpicking Lawyer has entered the chat.

@jimthesoundman8641 2 жыл бұрын

I thought that was funny also. It's not really a lock, it's a latch.

@jjjacer 2 жыл бұрын

cant pick something that doesnt have anything to pick

@cbalan777 2 жыл бұрын

That guy huh. What is it with boys and picking locks?

@aserta 2 жыл бұрын

More like entered the shop!

@Lucas_sGarage 2 жыл бұрын

@PSCLKL 2 жыл бұрын

Was für eine unfassbar einfache und praktische Idee mit dem Cutter das Holz vorzuschneiden :D danke!

@ElZamo92 Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget, this video made you money, so 100% worth.

@troykruse5161 2 жыл бұрын

He says relatively simple. Design was way over my head. Absolutely genius. Sure miss these videos on a regular basis

@DomenBremecXCVI 2 жыл бұрын

His first idea was more complicated, I think he wanted to make a rocket.

@JamesMichaelDoyle Жыл бұрын

its mechanically simple. it should last a long while, and only need the springs to be replaced when it finally does wear.

@MirchiBoy 2 жыл бұрын

5:18 Thanks for leaving that in. Right mix of humor and not caring. Love it

@robertbamford8266 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! The handle-into-pull feature is sheer genius. One thought for any future versions (ha!). Mounting the handle rotated 90 degrees clockwise (with other appropriate shape changes) would allow for elbow open when hands are full. (Love our new lever style door handles for that reason.)

@MariusHornberger 2 жыл бұрын

good point. I didn't think about that

@Blagger3000 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent bit of improvised engineering! Two small self adhesive cushions on at the top and one at the bottom of the door to deaden the slam as the door closes to finish.

@leifhietala8074 2 жыл бұрын

"I present to you... the most useless door handle." *clunk* I laughed VERY hard. That was gold.

@td389 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Love his humor 😂

@sanyok7777 Жыл бұрын

Super nice and bright idea. Incredible work looks simple but in the same time looks like $1 million.

@M00NM0NEY 2 жыл бұрын

Who needs to buy locking hardware when you can create your own. That was a sweet vid. Awesome work 👍

@thedarkknight1971 2 жыл бұрын

A FINE example of 'Creative Engineering' ('Masters Level' - Botching) 👏👏👏👏 😉😎🇬🇧

@bobpurcell5662 2 жыл бұрын

The essential maker viewpoint-the journey (design and build and problem-solving) is more satisfying than the destination (having a working door lock). Well done, Marius.

@trajtemberg 2 жыл бұрын

"Unpickable"... oh boy, you have summoned the beast.

@twist555 8 ай бұрын

That lever cover/handle door pull is such a bloody good design piece 👌

@markhedquist9597 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Better to problem solve than just buy. Nicely done!

@jamesbrown99991 2 жыл бұрын

I think I'd just glue a bunch of recessed magnets into the door edge and the jamb and call it done :)

@manup1931 2 жыл бұрын

Same. But not a fun video.

@calvingreene90 2 жыл бұрын

This toy kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gt-mmaert7LXmYk.html can even make it resist slamming shut.

@jamesbrown99991 2 жыл бұрын

@@manup1931 I'm sure Marius could make it fun enough.

@MyTubeSVp 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck prying that door open …

@calvingreene90 2 жыл бұрын

@@MyTubeSVp Can you open your refrigerator door?

@recklessroges 2 жыл бұрын

Stylish but most of all functional. Proper job!

@FishersShop 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic engineering! Loved it!

@hansangb 2 жыл бұрын

@5:28 OH. I see Marius is using Walnut. No wonder you got the bat signal to come and watch this video. :)

@avyouandme 2 жыл бұрын

This entire video was pure art from beginning to end. Perfectly fine tuned delivery.

@relaxedandhappylife7932 Жыл бұрын

Yeah. Making one is way cooler than buying one. Even if took time to create. But when it's done. You build up confidence in yourself because you've done something to like. Great work.

@wierzbix3796 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I come to KZfaq for!

@patrickrodriguez278 2 жыл бұрын

It's like IKEA, but with better engineering haha! Great job!

@jickhertz4124 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you were not just satisfied with the lock working, but actually made iterative improvements!

@Crustyswede1 2 жыл бұрын

If this design was all in your head, you are very good at designing and thinking outside the box. Way to go.

@regortex3364 Жыл бұрын

That’s a very cool custom “pocket door lock”. The metal plate you made for the frame is called a “strike plate”, and the term for sinking it into the frame is “mortising”. Not trying to be arrogant, just giving you the proper locksmith lingo. Again, great job.

@blakelambert5643 2 жыл бұрын

The best part is the joy you get every time you enter the shop.

@user-xt7nh5ye9z Жыл бұрын

making as oppose to buying is always a way richer experience. A real shame not everybody has access to time, machinery/tools or materials and most of those who do have it are in most cases just buying what they want.

@BrilliantDesignOnline Жыл бұрын

Such an awesome design and design evolution. Please make an ASMR of the soothing sounds of continuous Marius Door Clicking 🙂

@BloodyMobile 2 жыл бұрын

I love the silly bits in your videos. Not too much but just enough.

@nicolaspillot5789 2 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome way to enhance a door lock. I love your practical designs. You're definitely a smart guy.

@zapa1pnt 2 жыл бұрын

Genius custom design and aesthetically pleasing, too. Really great.

@TechsScience Жыл бұрын

We all needs this mechanism in our door

@Kokokoo15 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man wonderful work Marius, I've been mentally mapping how to make door latches in my mind for so long and considering I wanted to make a fully custom door for my own workspace someday. I feel like these are great practice for more mechanically complex projects, low stakes an immediate results with something so picky as door hardware

@rasciodc4699 2 жыл бұрын

Fixing problems that don't exist. Love it! Cool project!

@TylerSnyder305 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a very clever ingenious design, I could see something like this being very great for a mesh screen patio door.

@louiscypher7090 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing your shop gives me a new appreciation for mine, size wise.

@jforsman10 Жыл бұрын

First one of your videos I've watched - looking for ideas for a sliding barn door lock/latch. Excellent, ergonomic, functional design. Also appreciate your recognition of how these sorts of projects challenge and therefore develop our "problem-solving" skills. Well done, sir.

@nathalieheytens5777 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Money can't buy the satisfaction you get from making it yourself. Excellent as usual, Marius. I love your channel!

@jamesb7290 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. The shot of you using the band saw like a hack saw cracked me up.

@corypride5096 2 жыл бұрын

A fun video, Marius! And only about a dozen 'simple' solutions needed...

@billymacmakes 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Your ingenuity, skill and sense of humour make you one of my favourite creators! So happy to see you back at it! Cheers from Canada.

@TheMaxwellee 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you kept in the "taper pemplates". Put it on a t-shirt please.

@MephistoRolling 2 жыл бұрын

Really great iterative process. Each step is functional but gets better and better with each following step.

@janhugo 2 жыл бұрын

Over engineered! Just like I like it! Beautifull!

@magnustangen6269 2 жыл бұрын

That was some real clever design, nice work!

@wafflebeaver 2 жыл бұрын

That lock was worth it for the education! Reminds me of maloof door locks except your lock is more concealed. Thank you for sharing and technique me about this mechanism.

@davidshirra5579 2 жыл бұрын

First time I've comented very clever design. I've been watching you for a fee years love your energy. Keep making KZfaq please.

@leon_mnl 2 жыл бұрын

great project, good humor , fine craftmanship

@benlucas1039 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your content. The humor is fantastic and the woodworking is genius! Keep it up!

@smvd3k 2 жыл бұрын

Damn! I love the door closing click!

@corymain115 2 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT! looks really sharp too!

@elliejohnson2786 2 жыл бұрын

This is so clever. I love this kind of stuff so much

@AxiRyu 2 жыл бұрын

Your work is seriously impressive

@jonnafry 2 жыл бұрын

That closing noise needs to be sampled into a hit song.

@BigDan1190 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely genius. Matthias Wandel will be proud!!

@antonioortiz4544 Жыл бұрын

I loved this video. Very enjoyable. Excellent work.

@Its_just_Dave. Жыл бұрын

Was it worth it? Heck yes it was. Your design is better than anything you can get that’s store bought. The addition to the handle so you’re not putting pressure on the moving handle is genius. Great video!

@jasongarland3165 2 жыл бұрын

That's actually a pretty clever design. Great work!

@davidmizak4642 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for providing such fascinating info to your viewers. I appreciate all of your efforts. Sincere thanks for sharing this!

@kjamison5951 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! I do love a bit of problem solving! Very stylish result and unique!

@tighecrovetti2844 2 жыл бұрын

Always love seeing your engineering skills

@DodgyBrothersEngineering Жыл бұрын

A friend of mine keeps accusing me of over engineering things. I keep sending him links to your videos to shut him up. Can so relate to your sense of humor. I have the same dry sense of humor too. Some people call it a lack of one, but hey potato, potato...

@Ace-zb5xr 2 жыл бұрын

6:20 my favourite part. Good stuff.

@thetrevor861 2 жыл бұрын

Don't try and hide it, Marius ! The noise is what you were seeking, all the time. Nice job !

@howardappel3596 2 жыл бұрын

About time you posted something new, slacker. Great video, thanks.

@mihazajc 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love your dedication to come up with ideas that actually work great. Looking forward

@V8PropaneBurner 2 жыл бұрын

Well engineered, and even better executed. Loving the videos Marius, and the humour. 👍

@nealwalden3543 2 жыл бұрын

This is really quite good! Great to see your reaction when it first works! A happy moment.

@shawnbait 2 жыл бұрын

That's an amazing handle. Love the design.

@BillyHardcase 2 жыл бұрын

Worth it ? Yes definitely worth it. Super cool and inventive. Doesn't matter what you can buy. Also a great video in general. Thanx for sharing.

@doubledarefan 2 жыл бұрын

When I read the word Unpickable in the title, I thought this was going to be a shoutout to Stuff Made Here.

@ConwayT91 2 жыл бұрын

That latch design is genius!

@Schreinerpower 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Matthias Wandel-paper template.

@barnabyjones8333 2 жыл бұрын

So cool Marius! Great design, function, and unique.

@bobbabcock3847 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding build and engineering.

@billyblackie9417 2 жыл бұрын

Great and very true gets your brain working on seeing and solving problems and also even though not related to other tasks can also prompt ideas into problem solving with other projects great job

@jhk22 2 жыл бұрын

So well designed, love your work

@karlriley1314 2 жыл бұрын

Great engineering idea. Glad to see you back on KZfaq .

@JamesMichaelDoyle Жыл бұрын

i just found you the other day, and have to say i love your content.

@cesidiolanciano4957 2 жыл бұрын

Chapeau Marius. Really appreciate motivations.

@MattiasMagnusson 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great door handle for a sliding door, great job!

@HardyP2006 2 жыл бұрын

Worth it? Looking unto the rising number of views, it defenitely seems to be ;-)! Other than that, again a great video for all of us for showing a good approach how to solve problems, go forward with small templates, and so on. You defenitely are Germany's Matthias Wandel!

@Sebastopolmark 2 жыл бұрын

The mind of an engineer! !! !!! Well Done

@mikaczu 2 жыл бұрын

Taper pemplate ❤️

@DonCheke 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! I sure love your engineering skills.

@tengelgeer 2 жыл бұрын

Like the design very much! Nice and "simple". Although I would probably hurt myself more than once on the positive end stop of the handle by grabbing g to high.