Need a ?no idea what it is called? gizmo for a popout drawer

[rudy de haas]

I have just about finished wallpapering (with 1/2" baltic birch) a wall (supporting the floor above it where the previous owner built a large stone fireplace) made from 16" x 8" x8" concrete blocks. That wall has a cubby hole that's about 8" high, 5.5" wide, and 9" deep. I'd like to build a little pop-out drawer to fit in there - one that will fit flush at the front but pop out when pushed in. What is the hardware for that kind of thing called and where do you think I can get something that will fit?

Lee valley has drawer slides that would so this, but the shortest one is 10.5" - and since I can't see them without ordering them (the web images are terrible) I don't know if I can cut bits off those; plus they're quite wide and so use up a disproportionate amount of space. Anyone know if they can be cut? or, better.. have a better idea?

[Rick Malakoff]

First thought is to build a box with a drawer in it out of 1/2'' Baltic birch and make wooden slides, there touch latches on the market you just have to search, but check cabinet hardware dealers.

Rick

[Bradley Gray]

magnetic touch latch:

http://www.cshardware.com/58-24-08.html

[Rick Malakoff]

Bradley, thats the one I was thinking of, saw a video someone made to use them for popup bench dogs.
Rick

[Jamie Buxton]

My experience with that kind of touch latch is not good. They feel cheesy, and break too soon. I've noticed Blum makes one -- https://www.wwhardware.com/blum-tip-...uch-latch-b955. I haven't needed one since I noticed that it, but I plan to try it if I ever do need one.

[Rick Malakoff]

My experience with that kind of touch latch is not good. They feel cheesy, and break too soon. I've noticed Blum makes one -- https://www.wwhardware.com/blum-tip-...uch-latch-b955. I haven't needed one since I noticed that it, but I plan to try it if I ever do need one.

Jamie that looks much more substantial.
Thanks
Rick

[rudy de haas]

Great!

I'll order the blum product today and see how that works. Thanks!

[Andrew Pitonyak]

Can you adapt one of these......

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sto...box/1042606383

Sorry, could not resist.

Be sure to post some images when you are finished, looking forward to see how this fits together; for example, will you simply attach the drawer runners to the existing sides, or build a box to contain the drawer (and loose some width), etc.

[Rick Malakoff]

Andrew
Thanks for the laff, ether way slides or a box in a box you still loose an inch on the sides, it's just a trade off.
Rick

[Sam Murdoch]

These are good if you have the room behind the drawer. Pretty rugged and solid throw even with mechanical slides - one source - http://www.homedecorhardware.com/hf-...m2_hoCjpjw_wcB

[Chris Padilla]

What is the hardware for that kind of thing called and where do you think I can get something that will fit?

Google: Push Open Drawer Slides

[rudy de haas]

These are good if you have the room behind the drawer. Pretty rugged and solid throw even with mechanical slides - one source - http://www.homedecorhardware.com/hf-...m2_hoCjpjw_wcB

Ordered two - $15.42 plus $21.01 for postage to Canada..

These look even better than the blums for this job. Many thanks!

[rudy de haas]

Can you adapt one of these......

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sto...box/1042606383

Sorry, could not resist.

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Yes - but you have to promise to come here to install the crank. (Please bring an eight foot extension).

(me neither - resist, that is)