Copper Elf Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Started playing with designs for door/drawer handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yves Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Drawer handles, sure. For doors I do not think so. I forged some a few years back and the two screws give with side pull. I have to forge another design as I broke a screw the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I'm with Yves on this, the screw site is too narrow and any lateral action will use it as a lever against the screw. Upsetting and forging a two lobe foot for two screws will be much stronger as will a T or similar profile. An oak/maple leaf foot would look nice and be plenty strong.The knot is pretty attractive, I think a little development of the design would be a good sale product. I haven't had a lot of luck selling simple twist pulls, something a little flashier sells a lot better. Think: rope or pineapple twists. The ladies might like the look of a pineapple twist but unless you ease the sharp corners they won't like the feel.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper Elf Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Good point about the screws, however I was thinking cupboard door not doorway door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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