Mike Corwin Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Anybody install a push to open device on a drawer with wooden runners as opposed to side or undermount slides and if so what hardware for the push to open did you use? Thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Interesting idea. I suppose one of these touch door catches would get you started. https://www.wwhardware.com/blum-tip-on-magnetic-touch-latch-b955 Or something similar. There are many styles of these to pick from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Corwin Posted May 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 @wtnhighlanderThanks! Yes, I'm using the tip-on hardware for the inset doors but was curious how they would work with drawer boxes without metal slides. Seems like the drawer box and face might be a bit too much weight to work effectively without the ball bearings of the slides helping you out. I just don't want to use the metal slides if I don't have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 If you waxed the runners or used UMHW tape to make it slide easier. Or use undermount slides ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Corwin Posted May 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Thanks @wdwerker, the UMHW is an interesting idea. I'm trying to not use metal side or undermount slides if I don't have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Here is a thought, might make it easier to keep the drawer sliding easy. Rather than using square runners in a traditional groove to keep the drawer centered, try triangular runners in V-grooves. Same principle as conical wheels and angles rails for a train, the arrangement works with gravity to naturally center the drawer. The benefit is that the tolerence can be looser to accomodate for wood movement without the drawer becoming sticky. The advantage is slight enough that it isn't normally worth the effort, but in this case, I think every bit helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 With no slides 3 vee grooved rails would center the drawer and prevent friction on the sides. 2 under the drawer and one above to reduce tipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 I have seen drawers that sit flush. Push them in about 1/2" past the face and then release quickly, and the drawer pops out far enough to grab and pull open. A flat leaf spring behind the drawer does the work. A coil spring could also be made to work. One spring for each drawer. Charley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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