Would have bought and tried the metal ones, but Lowes didn't have them. The plastic these are made from is very tough. I had to use my Dremel with a cut off wheel to cut it. Since all the latch does is keep the base from swinging away from the machine when you pick it up, I'm not overly concerned.
Pollyanna was disgusted because Fiona our long hair Persian / angora was deviling her.
Joe