Adjusters for Draw Fronts

[RWebb]

What are these gizmos called?




This shows the back of the drawer front (it laps over the face frame) - the white & brown parts of these things can move around, so you can get it all squared up just right, then tighten it down.

[RWebb]

I also need to find some DIY site that tells dummies exactly how to do the whole install drawer fronts thing...

Here is what I have now (my first attempt at making drawers - which have sat like this for a few years...)

[RWebb]

I want the drawers above to look like the ones below (except in maple, not cherry):

[pete3799]

Don't know as I've ever seen those gizmos.
As for the drawer fronts just select your wood preference, cut to size and screw them on from the inside.

[Red88Carrera]

Drawer Front Adjuster

[RWebb]

thanks!

[look 171]

What do you need to know about them? One trick is to use double sided tape to hold the drawer fronts in place, then pull the drawer out, clamp, and screw from inside. Another trick is to drill the screw holes about 1/8" larger then the screw shank on the drawer boxes. This way, you can have a little adjustment if needed. the large washer head screw will hold it in place and cover the larger hole as well. Once set, drive in a couple more screw home to hold it in place. I think its a lot better then those drawer front adjusters. We use to use them in our cabinets. It was too much set up time. sometimes the old way are faster and better.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by RWebb

I want the drawers above to look like the ones below (except in maple, not cherry):

My advice is to get your doors in place and make sure they are lined up on the bottom. Then install the bottom drawer fronts and line them up with the boottom of the doors. Cut a spacer the size of the gap you need and place it on top of the bottom drawer and use that as a guide and spacer. Install the next drawer then the next. this way you will have the same gap throughout your kitchen.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by RWebb

What are these gizmos called?




This shows the back of the drawer front (it laps over the face frame) - the white & brown parts of these things can move around, so you can get it all squared up just right, then tighten it down.

Can I talk you out of using those? they are just press in plastic insert.

[RWebb]

what would I use instead? the procedure you put in post #7?

BTW - I am looking for the best way for a novice to DIY this - the cherry drawers & doors above were done by some local pros. I plan to do the other ones (in a downstairs kitchenette) in maple. I'm willing to take my time, so that is not a factor.

Also, I have the drawer fronts ready, but not the doors - at the rate I am going that could be a few more years...