Nice internal drawer catch hardware?

[Guy Scott]

Hello

Cabinet maker here, wondering if anyone has a catch for an internal drawer that’s nicer than the standard Blum offering?

It keeps the internal drawer attached to the main drawer front and can be disengaged by pressing down on its “button”.

It feels like there should be some more options out there, but I’ve never managed to find anything!

I’d love something simple made of brass that would look at home in a quality, handmade wooden kitchen.

Thanks in advance for any ideas!

 

[Cabinetman]

Sorry not quite sure what it does Guy, is it to stop the drawer opening or is it a method to fasten the d/front to the sides?

 

[Guy Scott]

Sorry not quite sure what it does Guy, is it to stop the drawer opening or is it a method to fasten the d/front to the sides?

…sorry I knew I hadn’t made a great job of explaining that! Link to a YouTube short of it in action here.

 

[slimshady]

something like this..
Flush Ring Spring Loaded Latch

Alex.

 

[Guy Scott]

something like this..
Flush Ring Spring Loaded Latch

Alex.

Thanks Alex. That’s close to the mark, but the orientation of that mechanism means it wouldn’t quite work in this scenario.

I quickly sketched out a fantasy piece of hardware below that would get the job done (scale completely screwed up)…can’t seem to find a real life version though!

 

[Cabinetman]

Interesting, hadn’t ever thought about this. How about a push to open catch fitted at the front instead of the back?
Or just magnets to hold it till you want to slide it back, then a ring or similar to pull it backwards?

 

[Guy Scott]

Interesting, hadn’t ever thought about this. How about a push to open catch fitted at the front instead of the back?
Or just magnets to hold it till you want to slide it back, then a ring or similar to pull it backwards?

I had thought about magnets, but couldn’t come up with an easy enough way to break the connection when necessary. I think it has to be really quick and easy (like the Blum product), otherwise it becomes more trouble than it’s worth. I don’t ask for much do I?!
I hadn’t considered a push catch…that’s an interesting idea. Something to think about whilst I’m trying to shake off the weekend on this chilly Monday morning!