Kitchen drawers

[Jake2021]

Hi,

Not sure if this is the right group
But there isnt a kitchen fitting one
Lol .
I’ve got a 500mm kitchen drawer unit that holds 4 drawers… does anyone one know if drawers are a standard size please as two of them are on their last legs!
Thanks
Jake

 

[foxhole]

No one knows what kitchen you have, so a photo or 6 would help.

 

[JohnD]

Hi,

Not sure if this is the right group
But there isnt a kitchen fitting one
Lol .
I’ve got a 500mm kitchen drawer unit that holds 4 drawers… does anyone one know if drawers are a standard size please as two of them are on their last legs!
Thanks
Jake

Yes there are, and you may find one that fits your existing runners holes.

But they may vary depending on the thickness of the boards used for the carcase.

Include photos, from all angles, of your drawer trays and runners. Measure the precise thickness of the carcase, and the precise width of the cavity.

I usually get Blum soft-close which are fine, and sometimes Hafele. In a hurry, I once bought a B&Q drawer pack and was shocked at the poor quality.

Please explain what is wrong with your existing drawers.

 

[Jake2021]

Hi John D ,
That makes for your reply
And Apologies For the lack Of Detail, two of my drawers are beyond repair it looks like they have had something damp in them
If it was just a mitre joint of bottom
Board I’d fix them
But it’s beyond that lol .

Here’s a couple of pics … I’ve actually removed the carcas whilst I do some
Plumbing work so thought now would be an ideal time to
Get it sorted and I don’t usually
Keep Tools I. Them Lol
Thanks
Jake

 

[JohnD]

It looks to me like a couple of runners have come out due to loose screws.

Are there any other defects?

As far as I can see there is a metal channel with a wheel in the carcase, but I can't see one on the drawer box.

Ard there any letters or numbers stamped on them?

Are the drawer sides metal?

What is the thickness of the carcase board?

 

[foxhole]

Draws come in a variety of sizes, different heights and depths, what are yours?.

 

[Jake2021]

Hi John ,
I’ve got
The screw for the runner and no no other defects. Yes the drawers are metal, as mentioned Something damp
Got left in the and got
Damp and corroded.

I’ve checked for some number sn number etc and there’s nothing, the carcass is 18mm
Thanks
Jake

 

[Deluks]

Those metal drawer sides are available separately from Toolstation. You just cut make your own back bottom and front, and screw it together.

Is it the drawer box you are replacing or the fronts too?

 

[Jake2021]

here’s the sizes
Thanks
Jake

 

[Jake2021]

Hi deluks
It’s the sides
Thanks

 

[JohnD]

I was looking, and new ones seem to be £20 to £35 per drawer.

In your position, I would look at drilling and fitting additional new Euroscrews for the runners. They have a coarse biting thread and you want the drawer runner ones with a strange recessed head. Measure an old one for size.

EURO SCREWS FOR KITCHEN CABINETS, DOORS, DRAW RUNNERS FLAT SCREW 4 5 6 6.3 mm | eBay

Suitable for Draw Runners & Hinge Plates. Drive PZ-2. WIRE ROPES & ACCESSORIES.

www.ebay.co.uk

I can't see the rust damage you mention.

 

[Jake2021]

The rust damage are on the two drawers I’ve removed, the carcass holds 4 drawers I’ve put the corroded ones in the bin so there’s two currently in the carcass
Thanks
Jake

 

[JohnD]

Try and find one to match.

https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/browse/cabinet-and-shelf-hardware/cabinet-runners-and-sliding-systems/cabinet-drawer-runner-packs

 

[HERTS P&D]

I'm more concerned about the floor in picture 6.

Andy

 

[Deluks]

I'm pretty sure these will fit.

Hafele Metal Drawer System

• Single walled white aluminium drawer sides with runners• Pre-drilled• Adjustable front plates for fixing drawer fronts included

www.toolstation.com

You can use some white chipboard to replace the wooden bits.

As for a a complete drawer box, already built, try your local kitchen supplier, even B&Q or Wickes should have something off the shelf.