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Tension Ball Catch Brushed Brass from US Futaba is a solid brass catch designed to hold doors or panels closed using spring tension on a ball. The solid brass construction gives a compact catch that resists everyday wear in typical woodworking environments. The brushed brass finish provides a subdued metallic look that blends with many brass-toned hinges and pulls, helping projects stay visually consistent. With a body measuring 1.93 inches by 0.375 inches, this catch fits in tight edge spaces where a full latch is not practical. That compact size works well on smaller cabinet doors or light interior doors, supporting a clean exterior with no protruding latch parts. As part of the catches class within locks and latches, it provides holding power without a turning knob or lever, which streamlines the surface and reduces visual clutter on finished work.
The solid brass construction of this tension ball catch lets installers cut precise mortises or recesses without dealing with layered materials, which can simplify fitting in wood edges. Its 1.93 inch by 0.375 inch size guides layout along the door or jamb, so routing or chiseling can be planned to match the catch body closely. Because it functions as a tension ball catch, the ball engages a strike or mating surface under spring pressure, creating a defined pull resistance when opening the door. That tension-based hold is useful where a clean face is needed, since no lever or knob action is required for the catch to work. The brushed brass finish also allows the exposed edge of the catch to blend with other brushed brass hardware, which helps installation look intentional and coordinated on finished cabinetry or woodwork.
This US Futaba tension ball catch is suited to applications that call for a discrete hold on a door or panel rather than a full locking latch. The solid brass body supports use in cabinetry and interior woodwork where hardware is often recessed into door edges. With its 1.93 inch length, the catch aligns well along stile edges or similar narrow members, keeping most of the hardware hidden once installed. The 0.375 inch dimension makes sense where material thickness is limited, such as smaller cabinet doors or light partition doors. As a catch within the locks and latches category, it plays the role of keeping doors closed while other decorative hardware, like pulls or knobs, handles user interaction. The brushed brass finish also suits projects built around brass-toned fittings, helping the catch integrate into both residential and commercial woodwork that uses brass details as a design element.
The defined size of 1.93 inches by 0.375 inches allows installers to measure, mark, and cut once, instead of adjusting repeatedly to guess a fit, which helps reduce on-site rework. Because the catch is made from solid brass, its consistent material density supports clean mortises and reliable screw seating, helping the catch stay aligned with its mating strike over time. The brushed brass finish visually softens slight handling marks, which is useful during installation when components are positioned and adjusted on finished doors. As a tension ball catch, it provides a predictable holding force at the door edge, so installers can test door swing and closure feel and fine-tune alignment based on that repeatable tension. Being part of the US Futaba line, identified by manufacturer part number 73512 55 083, also aids repeat orders for future jobs, helping shops standardize on a catch that matches previously installed brushed brass hardware.
This US Futaba part 73512 55 083 is a tension ball catch in the catches class, so it holds doors closed with spring tension rather than a keyed lock mechanism.
The tension ball catch body measures 1.93 inches by 0.375 inches, giving installers clear sizing for laying out mortises or recesses in door or frame edges.
The tension ball catch uses spring pressure on a ball to engage a mating surface, creating resistance that keeps the door closed until pulled open.
This catch is made from solid brass, providing a single, dense material that supports precise machining and consistent performance in cabinet and door edges.
The catch has a brushed brass finish, which offers a muted brass look that coordinates with other brushed brass cabinet hardware on the same installation.
This brushed brass tension ball catch is typically used on cabinet or light interior doors where a low-profile hold is needed without a visible latch mechanism.
This solid brass tension ball catch in brushed brass from US Futaba gives installers a compact hold solution with a defined 1.93 inch by 0.375 inch body. That clear sizing helps plan mortises on cabinets or light doors where edge space is limited. The brushed brass finish coordinates with other brass-toned hardware, so projects keep a consistent look from pulls to catches. With a tension-based ball mechanism rather than a keyed lock, it supports straightforward push-pull operation on doors that only need a firm close. For shops and installers standardizing hardware, the manufacturer part number 73512 55 083 provides a clear reference when specifying or reordering this catch for future work.
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