What is a bail drawer pull?
Bail Pull. A drawer pull with a bail handle which swings from the two posts.
How do you measure to replace drawer pulls?
Place the drawer pull on a work surface with the threaded posts facing up. Measure from the center of the screw hole in one threaded post over to the center of the other screw hole with a tape measure. This is the measurement required when selecting replacement pulls.
Are there standard sizes for cabinet pulls?
For standard size cabinetry (dimensions of 12″ – 36″) the most common pull sizes are 3”, 4”, 96mm, and 128mm center to center (from one screw hole to another). Standard knob sizes are 1 1/4″ or 1 3/8″.
What are the parts of a drawer pull called?
A drawer pull often includes a plate to which the handle is fastened. The handle may swing from one or two mounts (“drop handle” or “swing handle”), making a drop drawer pull. A bail handle is a kind of swing handle consisting of an open loop attached to two mounts.
Is there a standard size for cabinet pulls?
For standard size cabinetry (dimensions of 12″ – 36″) the most common pull sizes are 3”, 4”, 96mm, and 128mm center to center (from one screw hole to another).
What size pulls for 36 inch Drawers?
7-12 inches long
Cabinet doors 24-36 inches tall are best adorned with pulls 7-12 inches long, while cabinets taller than 36 inches such as pantries, built-in appliances and pullouts should be accompanied by pulls longer than 12 inches.
How are bail drawer pulls measured?
Determine Boring by measuring distance from center of drilled mounting hole to center of other drilled mounting hole. Be sure not to measure from end to end. Overall: measure width and height dimension at widest and tallest point. It is often easiest to do this from the back of the drawer pull.
How long should a kitchen drawer pull be?
What usually looks best is a pull length that is about 1/3 the height of the cabinet door and 1/3 the width of the cabinet drawer. Your eyes follow the length of the pull up the height of the door or across the width of the drawer.