Adding a Lock to My Cabinet???

Question

I have this little cabinet that I am going to use at college to put my tv on and to put my game systems in, but i want to add a lock to the part on the bottom to keep my stuff safe.

There are 2 doors that open and close in the middle. You push them to open and shut them with magnets, there are no handles. The doors are pretty thin, but thick enough for a good lock. Does anyone know what kind of lock I should get or any good locks that would work???

Answer 1

A good hasp and padlock would work. Don't fasten the hasp to the doors with wood screws- buy flat head stove bolts and back them up with the largest washers that will fit. It won't be pretty, but it will be as secure as possible for thin wood doors.

Or, better yet, buy a steel cabinet.

Answer 2

A good hardware store should have cabinet locks.  A lock for a city type mailbox would work.  Both are cylinder locks, where you drill a hole through the door.  One door will need to be secured with a bolt latch, from inside, while the other door is still open.  The cylinder lock will secure the doors together.

Answer 3

You can get small locks that are drilled through the cabinet around the center area, or one that will lock above to the top, on each door.  They have a small turning metal tab.that will grab the opposite door or into the top frame of the cabinet.  They will not keep out a burglar, but will keep out your usual nosy roommate.  Order them from Van Dykes Restorers Catalog, or Google cabinet locks.  Just be careful where you hide the second key!