tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post2129292394000658702..comments2024-03-25T22:53:37.578-07:00Comments on QUAKETIPS: Earthquake-resistant cabinet latches revisited: an alternative to push-latches that is worth consideringMatt Springerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16388585440067493359noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-87715643085679875092023-09-03T18:49:39.224-07:002023-09-03T18:49:39.224-07:00Right, if the middle rack isn't fixed and can ...Right, if the middle rack isn't fixed and can easily slide out, it might be dragged out by an opening door. I admit I have not figured out how the radial opening motion influences that, but I try to have pegs that don't just stick into the cabinet but also stick into the shelf, so they can't slide. One more consideration is whether the pegs can break; in fact, check out https://quaketips.blogspot.com/2017/03/do-you-have-ticking-time-bomb-in-your.html . This was not written with cabinet latches in mind so it involved replacing plastic supports with metal paddles, but nowadays, I like to get metal supports with the pegs that stick into holes in the bottom of the shelf.Matt Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388585440067493359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-38015282025913981722023-09-03T18:37:23.987-07:002023-09-03T18:37:23.987-07:00Makes sense, thank you. My cabinets are 40 and 45 ...Makes sense, thank you. My cabinets are 40 and 45 inch high, so I am debating if I need a second one. Do you have any concern for the middle rack not staying place during an earthquake?<br />I have pins above and below each rack, but the top pins are not designed for an earthquake, just for small bumps. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-18163584683522166032023-09-03T17:30:56.799-07:002023-09-03T17:30:56.799-07:00Thanks for the comment; that's a good question...Thanks for the comment; that's a good question. I haven't thought about that in a while, although when I was installing these on a very tall (~10 feet) cabinet, I didn't feel confident that a single latch on the top would hold the entire door if things were trying to push their way out closer to the bottom. I addressed that issue by installing two latches in one single-door cabinet (one at the top and one under a lower shelf) to work in tandem; and for the other part that is a two-door cabinet, I installed latches at the top but also keep a clasp around the external handles that stops the doors from swinging open; I figure between the two, I should be ok. You can pictures of these solutions at my other article at https://quaketips.blogspot.com/2018/12/how-i-braced-monster-wardrobe-and.htmlMatt Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388585440067493359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-37029274636493600592023-09-03T17:08:48.602-07:002023-09-03T17:08:48.602-07:00Does anyone know why there is a max 35 inch hight ...Does anyone know why there is a max 35 inch hight limit for this latch to work on cabinets?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-58293743486288859532021-05-17T01:36:26.627-07:002021-05-17T01:36:26.627-07:00Sounds like a great idea. I'll bet an appropr...Sounds like a great idea. I'll bet an appropriately sized block would do the trick.Matt Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388585440067493359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-90332101498685500102021-05-16T11:22:33.589-07:002021-05-16T11:22:33.589-07:00I've had no luck finding a bracket to fit the ...I've had no luck finding a bracket to fit the measurements I need, so I'm just going to cut some wooden shims/spacers instead. Victor Navonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953361725259997163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-32536785087282028752021-05-08T17:37:27.274-07:002021-05-08T17:37:27.274-07:00I haven't actually tried this yet, although I ...I haven't actually tried this yet, although I already purchased the latches to do it. Finding the right kind of bracket and deciding how to attach the latch are the main factors in that procrastination; but also the items in my lower cabinets won't cause that much trouble if the doors swing open. If you do try it and find an appropriate bracket, please let us know in another comment!Matt Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388585440067493359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-38225446183424481962021-05-08T16:08:32.455-07:002021-05-08T16:08:32.455-07:00Hi, do you have any info or links to specific 90 d...Hi, do you have any info or links to specific 90 degree brackets that will fit the latch? I asked the Tuson and they had no info for me.Victor Navonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953361725259997163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-7202366186523458812020-06-19T00:16:50.928-07:002020-06-19T00:16:50.928-07:00I just received my Epco latch in the mail and I...I just received my Epco latch in the mail and I'm pretty impressed; it's a touch latch that works by a different mechanism than the ones I've always used (claw and peg Sugatsune style). It may be less stable than the Sugatsune ones for a couple of reasons: first, the pieces have fewer screw holes and/or spacing between holes than the Sugatsune style so they may not hold quite as well, and second, the Epco's moving latch part moves in and out of the catch part from one direction whereas the claw catches the peg from both sides in the other one. But as long as it is installed correctly, it seems to me like it would do a good job of holding the door shut. The theoretical possibility of the other touch latch activating during a quake if the door moves in and out would also apply to this one.Matt Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388585440067493359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-18496412140800760542020-06-10T14:08:27.074-07:002020-06-10T14:08:27.074-07:00Sorry for the delayed reply. Most of the comments...Sorry for the delayed reply. Most of the comments I receive on this blog are spam (which never make it past my moderation); posting from a name like "Mr. Project Hacker" makes it look like obvious spam at first glance! The Sugatsune style is like the original touch latch referenced in this article, being compared to the Murakoshi latch, so info about that latch is above. I know there are some flatter ones of the same style and I have not played around with those; and regarding price, it's fluctuated wildly over the past couple of decade. Regarding the Epco, I actually had not seen that before so I don't have any direct experience, but now I'm curious and will get one to check it out. Any impressions may take a while to get onto the blog but I can at least update replies to this comment when I have more info. Matt Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388585440067493359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-21022914131804070632020-04-22T16:10:14.902-07:002020-04-22T16:10:14.902-07:00Have you checked out the Epco or Sugatsune style m...Have you checked out the Epco or Sugatsune style mini push latch that is less than $2? Would value your impression.Mr. project hackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15087241954081999197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-51827379933522396972019-09-14T10:41:53.854-07:002019-09-14T10:41:53.854-07:00The Murakoshi latch can't be on a bottom shelf...The Murakoshi latch can't be on a bottom shelf because of the way its mechanism works, with attachment points at the top of the latch and the movable piece at the bottom. They could be under a lower shelf with space underneath, but can't be mounted on the cabinet floor. In contrast, the touch latches can be installed on the cabinet floor; that's actually how I usually have done it (you can see photos of that if you follow the link to the push latches article in the main text above).Matt Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388585440067493359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-16960085802788196292019-09-14T10:32:11.374-07:002019-09-14T10:32:11.374-07:00I am wondering if the Murakoshi (or any) Earthquak...I am wondering if the Murakoshi (or any) Earthquake-proof latches can be installed on the bottom of the cabinet, rather than the top. SF NedOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731268656838349064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-40683842398960038002019-07-08T09:41:28.200-07:002019-07-08T09:41:28.200-07:00Thanks Felice!Thanks Felice!Matt Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388585440067493359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-82585052476971103142019-07-08T07:22:28.436-07:002019-07-08T07:22:28.436-07:00Hi Everyone, this is Felice One from Tuson Corpora...Hi Everyone, this is Felice One from Tuson Corporation. We are the only US distributor for the Murakoshi Earthquake-proof latches. If you purchase it from third party sources, you will not have customer service of warranty support as they are not official distributor for Murakoshi. You can now purchase them directly from our online store only: https://tusonrvbrakes.com/collections/murakoshi-earthquake-proof-latch-series-pfr-tsa <br /><br /><br />The main difference from the PFR-TSA vs the PFR-TSAα is that the PFR-TSAα is the aftermarket DIY version which makes installation much easier. The PFR-TSAα has the intergrated jig, double-sided tape, and mounting screws all provided in the kit. The PFR-TSA is for professionals only and everything is sold separately and usually in large quantities. If you are a professional builder and are interested in the PFR-TSA pricing, please email me at felice-one@tuson.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404645734234011595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-83726238488565113862019-07-07T16:40:10.209-07:002019-07-07T16:40:10.209-07:00Thanks very much for this comment. Rakuten is whe...Thanks very much for this comment. Rakuten is where I got the Japanese expanding posts that I used to brace the top of the huge wardrobe in my subsequent article at http://quaketips.blogspot.com/2018/12/how-i-braced-monster-wardrobe-and.html and I was not aware that they carried the Murakoshi latch. <br /><br />Two caveats: First, when I tried clicking on that link, my attempt to connect to the website was blocked by my ISP and I got a page saying that it was a malicious website that might be masquerading as another one. However, I went to Rakuten directly and found my way to the listing for this latch, and the link for it is exactly the same link that you provided, so it's probably fine but be careful out there... Second, from the picture shown, this latch appears to be the predecessor to the current "PFR-TSAα" (that's a Greek letter alpha) that I have. The two main differences that I can see are that the holes to attach the latch part to the cabinet frame are further back in what is probably not as strong of a position, and more importantly, the catch part seems to be one piece of solid plastic rather than the current design in which the catch slides up and down in its bracket. That last detail is important because it means you don't have to perfectly position the two pieces; the catch will move a little to slide into its position. <br /><br />So keeping all that in mind, I suppose it is better than not having it but you may run into additional problems with this that have been solved in the current version.Matt Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388585440067493359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-47910178792256413612019-07-07T15:55:57.411-07:002019-07-07T15:55:57.411-07:00You can get these on Rakuten Global Market (Amazon...You can get these on Rakuten Global Market (Amazon for the rest of the world). Approximately $4 each. Beware the Japanese-to-English translation. I believe "toy" must mean "plastic." This is the current link to the item in the store "Interieur Deco."<br />https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/interieur-deco/item/j3-pfr-t/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02041246265228849665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-20708997398295397392019-03-13T17:38:02.603-07:002019-03-13T17:38:02.603-07:00Right, they aren't easily findable in the US m...Right, they aren't easily findable in the US market yet, as mentioned at the end of the article. There's some info there about a contact person for Tuson that I provided, not as an advertisement, but just because I wouldn't want to tell people all about something they can't actually get. I advise contacting her directly, and hopefully they get these on Amazon or some other system easily accessible to the global market.Matt Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388585440067493359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960936282220367813.post-23338814388631101182019-03-13T17:14:38.817-07:002019-03-13T17:14:38.817-07:00Interesting concept. Can't seem to find these ...Interesting concept. Can't seem to find these for sale, however, can you help? Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07406108096761756985noreply@blogger.com