Modern Knob for door or drawer

Modern knob for door or drawer

A cylindrical knob with a notch for a good finger grip.

Small footprint, quick printing time with no surprise, robust.

Fits 3.5 to 4.5mm wood screws (4 to 8 imperial gauge).

Can be tapped to fit M3 to M4 threaded screws (gauge 5 to 8 imperial).

Mounting :

A logo at the top helps alling horizontaly : the loop must be down.

Pre drill a hole in the door or drawer front.

Pick preferabily a button head screw

It must runs freely thru the door or drawer hole.

Insert it into the hole.

Apply the knob end on the screw pin and start driving.

Before to lock the screw, check the knob is perfectly alligned.

If necessary rotate the knob to adjust it.

Then hold the knob firmly then tight the screw until it locks.

Don't overtight the screw.

Enjoy.

Print Settings

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Resolution:

Best print : 0.3mm Nozzle, 0.2 layers

Infill:

Notes:

Nozzle 0.3mm

Walls 1.2mm (4)

Plain top and bottom : 1.2mm (6)

Any filament except flex filaments.

Extra strenght with nylon filaments.

Post-Printing

2 coats of automotive plastic dressings.

Avoid greasy dressings. My preference : Poorboy's World Natural look.

Apply first coat,

Allow to cure for 5mn

Buff the excess with a microfibre towel

Allow to dry at last 30mn

Apply the seccond coat

Allow to cure for 5mn

Buff the excess with a microfibre towel

Allow to dry at last 30mn

How I Designed This

Why this knob shape ?

I wanted a simple and understandable shape oriented to function.

I believe if you keep things simple, It should fits in a large variety of situations.

I wanted that dimensions fits both a child or an adult hand, but keeping the knob as small as possible, to prevent clothes catching if you walk near the knob.

I wanted it small and elegant. So it can fit small to large drawers.

I designed the largest possible notch to allow a good grip without weaking the part.

I've tested it on large and heavy drawers up to 60mm (24") wide with no issue.

I believe the knob is strong enough to drive larger drawers,

but maybe you want to install 2 of it on large drawers for more comfort.

The last improvements was to make it smooth to the touch and comfortable.

This is the V2 attempt, and probaby the ultimate one, because I've nothing to improve on it.

Category: Household Supplies