metal cabinet latches & hinges

[pmason0]

So I'm toying around with the idea of making a pit wagon, inbed a roller cabinet, and a few compartments for jacks, parts, etc.

Searched here first but didn't really find anything. Found a few other projects by googling but nothing with the details I'm looking for.

The frame and running gear is simple enough. But haven't worked much with sheet metal, so I can attache the skin either by welding it or riveting. The question is what is the best way of mounting hinges, assuming piano hinges, where can I source latches.

Ideas, examples, sources?
Thanks,

 

[R.Anderson]

Real rivets would look kick-***! It would involve some work and some specialty tools like Cleco Fasteners and rivet setters. I think it would be worth the time and labor. Check on E-bay, everything you need you can find on there. Take time in searching. Find what ya need and look again, there is usually one just like it cheaper.

 

[MFGENG]

McMaster Carr FTW!

 

[JC23]

Irvansmith.com

 

[LeadFootDriver]

www.jwwinco.com has some too.

I like their weldable hinges.

 

[ClickClickBoom]

Not sure your price range, but you may be close enough for this one if you don't want to build one:

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/3530132521.html

They pop up on indy craiglist quite a bit.

 

[pmason0]

Thanks for the feedback, I have seen the Irvansmith site, see they have a DIY kit too but I'm cheap
I need to check out jwwinco.
Clickclickboom, I do search Craigslist too but I'm looking for a small one as where I want to put it in the trailer is at the back to help distribute weight and don't have a whole lot of room between the door and the car.

 

[rcp2]

check out Sierra Pacific they have about everything you will need

 

[pmason0]

I ended up finding the trigger latches I was looking for here: http://www.mooreindhardware.com/index.html

 

[reznunt]

reid supply