recommended corner offset to avoid drawer handle clashes?

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May 5, 2007 at 6:45 pm #6567

dirtydeeds

i was installing new door and drawer fronts (18mm thick) and new handles on kitchen carcasses that are 22 years old today

the VERY moment i installed two drawer fronts in an internal corner i realised the drawers only had a 4mm passing EXCLUDING handles

i was VERY lucky the lady is cool about not using one drawer and has paid me

personally im fuming because i didnt notice the original lay flat handles when pricing

on the basis a drawer front is 18,, a D handle 36mm and passing tollerance 4mm it looks like the offset on an internal corner needs to be at least 58mm

SO, my question is, what is the recommended corner post dimensions

PS the layout of the original worktops was such that the carcass overhang was 40mm which feels like more than half my broblem
May 20, 2007 at 4:13 pm #6573

timfoley

Corner posts are pretty standard sized components with a number of manufacturers and when fitted they only allow for a restricted depth of handle.
As a former fitter, I too have been left frustrated at the lack of foresight of the manufacturer/retailer not, at least, pointing this out prior to fitting.
Recognising this early on in my carreer as a potential problem, I thereafter, always measured the handle depth prior to fitting the corner units and if necessary, I manufactured a post on site that would accomodate both drawers.
With deeper design handles becoming ever more popular it is about time that manufacturers too recognised this and manufactured a suitable post for each design.
Until then it is always best to check this and rectify yourself if necessary.
Still, I can identify with how frustrating it is too learn after you’ve almost completed the fit.

Tim.
June 1, 2007 at 10:13 pm #6579

dirtydeeds

as you say from now on its a known problem
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