Safety 1st Magnetic Cabinet Locks, 4 Locks + 1 Key

This is definitely trick to install - you have to be really careful not to drill through your doors! The magnet seems very strong. But, for our doors (laminate), to unlock this lock, we have to push the door closed while using the magnet to get it to unlock. And, one batch of the 4 four-packs we bought didnt seem to work very well. Everything is lined up correctly but if you tug on the door, it still opens. Theyre definitely prettier than the locks you put on the outside of your cabinets and dont pinch your fingers like other ones. And, the 3 four-packs that did work seem to work very well.

These locks were very easy to install and are very effective in keeping my 14 month old son out of my desk. He is a very strong kid, to give an example he pushes a Sams grocery cart, which is twice the size of a regular grocery cart, with a 42 lb bag of dog food in it all the way through Sams and through the parking lot to the car. Without any help. So when I say hes strong Im not exaggerating. Once the lock is engaged I would venture to say that it would take a pry bar to open it without the key. The price was right too. I shopped around and comared to other brand name magnetic locks these were hands down the best deal going. The same type of lock in a different brand name cost three times as much and you have to purchase the key separate.

These locks work well. I like that little one cant get her fingers pinched. The flexibility over other brands to install the lock at the top or side of the cabinet door is nice. Installation was a challenge. On our cabinet, the installation template didnt work. I ended up drilling 3 sets of holes on the first door. I figured out that I shouldnt use the template to determine the placement of holes on the door.

Installation directions are terrible. They skip an important detail. Had to move the first one three times. By the the third lock I got the hang of it. Hopefully I will keep track of the magnet. I like the lock, unlock feature for when my grandchildren are not here.

We have a very clever feline companion that will open cupboard doors. One unfortunate habit he has is investigating the garbage under the sink. This is the first cabinet lock that he cant figure out while remaining convenient for the pet parents. Highly recommended.

A little awkward to install but not bad if you can make out the directions. I needed something to lock the liquor cabinet while we left the house in charge of a sitter. The lock functions perfectly and smoothly. Even with a glass front cabinet, it wasnt hard to conceal. The only thing I count off for is that it is not really that strong. Im certain a good hard tug by an adult would be sufficient to break it. But to keep the cat from getting into the bag of treats or the house sitter from helping themselves to a shot of the expensive scotch, its very adequate. What Id say is that it is moderately secure but not going to keep someone out who is in any way determined.

Amazing my little magician cant pry these open even pulling with full body wt. Although to keep from cracking my cabinets over tightening them I also went to Lowes and bought a 6 second set glue small brown box works on all surfaces. It says 5 seconds but to me a bit more Im just super causious but tested doors and drawers a few minutes later these arent coming off

Installation is straightforward on cabinets. Drawers can be a little difficult because there often isnt a surface to mount the catch or space to manuever a power drill. I had to make shim blocks to mount the latch on, but no other adaptations were necessary.

These work perfectly but I wasnt impressed with the instructions. It took me a good but to figure it out but once I did the first one the rest were easy. I like that I can take them off and move them with me tinny next rent house.

So awesome these things are way better than the old plastic latches i used to have that my kid figured out not long after install. These keep my cabinet doors and drawers closed tighter as well. Install was a breeze with the included template.