104. Cupboard Catches.—The cupboard catch differs from the cupboard latch just described, although it is intended for the same purpose. The usual cupboard catch consists of a spring bolt that is operated by a slide knob. It is made in various designs, sizes, and shapes, in both the rim and flush varieties. Figs. [144] and [145] show several types of cupboard catches.
Fig. 145
105. Cupboard Turn.—There is a piece of hardware intended for the same purpose as the cupboard catch, known as the cupboard turn. It is operated by a rotating knob instead of the slide, and is considered the best rim article used for this purpose.
106. Cupboard Buttons.—The cupboard button is an old device, but is little used at the present time, except for the cheapest work. Various types of these buttons are illustrated in [Fig. 146]. They are made with or without plates, as shown, and may be had in either iron or brass.
Fig. 146
107. Elbow Catches.—A convenient fastening that is in quite general use for the standing leaf of double doors is illustrated in [Fig. 147], from which the operation may readily be understood. This device, which is commonly known as an elbow catch, fastens the doors automatically; it is easily operated in opening the doors, and thus does away with the old-style hook and eye. The strike of the catch should be placed beneath the shelf where possible, using the catch inverted.
Fig. 147