Abstract: A locking apparatus for a lid comprising a fastener having threads and a friction element embedded within a portion of the fastener. A toggle having a threaded hole therein, wherein the fastener is rotatively inserted through the threaded hole of the toggle to translate the rotational movement of the fastener into linear movement of the toggle. The friction element causes the toggle to engage the fastener to translate the rotational movement of the fastener to the toggle. A torque assembly to apply a compression force against the fastener to restrict linear motion of the fastener and create a rotating resistance of the fastener. A bolster coupled to the torque assembly to restrict the rotational movement of the toggle and apply the compression force of the torque assembly against an underside of the lid.