Cabinet Latch like a Door Knob

Question

I am trying to build a custom cabinet with a trash drawer that is dog proof. I don't like the two-handed operation of the baby latches, so I was thinking something like a door knob. I would want it to work just like a door knob except no knob on the inside and a thinner latching mechanism so I don't have to build my cabinet door 1.5" thick.

Since I am building it myself, I could just build out the frame where the latch is going to be to 1.5" and then modify the knob hardware to eliminate the inside knob.

Open to other suggestions.

Answer 1

Why not use a surface-mounted cabinet twist latch:

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Or, if your pup likes to open latches by biting, use a recessed slam latch:

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also called paddle-handle push-to-close latch, to protect her or his teeth?

Of course, if the bin is large enough to trap a person, you do need an inside handle!