Foldable Drawer Pull Handle

prusaprinters

<h3>Dimension</h3><p>60 (width) x 40 (height) x 15 (thick)</p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3><strong>Features</strong></h3><p>Elegant-looking retractable drawer pull handle, able to fold flat while not being used, and could be pulled up 45° for easy grip.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/308329/rich_content/96b7bbdb-3ca7-4365-9528-508903fd6e54/handle_mechanism.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%229798c376-f5dd-46ad-9f17-b2c75bddf9a6%22%2C%22w%22%3A1802%2C%22h%22%3A722%7D"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The folding pin also hides the mounting screws, providing a clean look to the drawer.</p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:69.97%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/308329/rich_content/6824bd0b-b65c-46a3-b9ad-6a9c10555c18/handle_mounting.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22947992c5-9a43-401d-abb3-e122446661bd%22%2C%22w%22%3A1531%2C%22h%22%3A812%7D"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Edit [5 November 2022]</strong> Added modifications to use screw instead of shaft to mount the pin (Refer folder “Screw Mount”)</p><ul><li>Channel on the housing is enlarged for smooth operation.</li><li>Added buffer to let M3 SHCS screw to sink in nicely.</li><li>Reduced channel diameter on the pin to hold screw threads nice and firm.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Assembly Instruction</h3><h4>Print Instruction:</h4><ul><li>No support required.</li><li>Could be printed using the default orientation.</li><li>Recommended print setting:<ul><li>30% Infill</li><li>Wall Count: 3</li><li>Top/Bottom layer: minimum 4</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Additional Part Required:</h4><ul><li>1 x ~3mm shaft<br>(Preferably metal shaft, but I used bamboo stick and it still works)</li><li>2 x M3 mounting screws</li></ul><h4>Assembly:</h4><ol><li>Do not assemble the handle yet.</li><li>Mount the housing to the drawer using 2 x M3 mounting screws<br><strong>Note: </strong>Do check on the orientation, the holes for inserting the shaft should point upwards<img class="image_resized" style="width:40.5%;" src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/308329/rich_content/791c320a-481f-413d-86c5-e01815ff7bcf/p_20221102_223832.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2258b5efe0-3781-4120-85a4-8c2efcfd3f72%22%2C%22w%22%3A3024%2C%22h%22%3A3024%7D"></li><li>After mounting the housing, place the pin on the housing.<br><strong>Note:</strong> Same as above, the hole for shaft should point upwards.<img class="image_resized" style="width:40.75%;" src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/308329/rich_content/92cf086f-1770-4cfc-96c8-d53c33bf7687/p_20221102_223857.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22211c895b-9728-4a31-9467-2fff1cafa3e7%22%2C%22w%22%3A3024%2C%22h%22%3A3024%7D"></li><li>Finally, insert the shaft.<br><img class="image_resized" style="width:40.49%;" src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/308329/rich_content/c5474523-6e90-4134-95f8-5b3d4565d6d9/p_20221102_223917.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2229313070-e4a5-48d2-b05a-3cb7770a505a%22%2C%22w%22%3A3024%2C%22h%22%3A3024%7D"></li><li>For smooth operation, ensure that the pin is loose enough to be pull down flat by gravity.<br>(sand the shaft / shaft holes if it is holding too tight)</li><li>Enjoy! =)</li></ol>