Adding A Lock To Your Desk Drawer
One of the most secure ways to protect are valuable items is to lock them up. What better way to lock something up than with a lock? A desk can be a place where you store precious business data, personal files, or even other valuable. For this reason, some of those desk drawers should be able to be locked. Most desks usually come with one locking drawer, but maybe yours did not, or you want more locks installed. In either case, here are some tips to get you started.
- The first step is measuring the drawer you want to install the lock on. You do not want the lock to be too long or too short. Once you have a lock of the right thickness, you will want to measure the base of the unit with the desk drawer.
- Once you have your measurement for the base of the lock, you can determine where the hole for the lock cylinder will be drilled. Using a wood drill, slowly bore your hole in the drawer. When you have the proper hole, insert your lock and screw it into place.
- Depending on your setup, you may also need to bore out a little hole for the locking bar to fit into.
This is just a general scenario; your setup may be quite different. There are a few different kinds of desk locks. The steps above are for the usual standard desk lock. If you are unsure about installing a lock, contact a locksmith.