IKEA drawer front removal & hardware fitting detail

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  • @patricknickel5096
    @patricknickel5096 3 роки тому +30

    the amount of head scratching, cursing, and frustration you just relieved me of is not quantifiable! thank you thank you thank you!!!

  • @zmacllc9990
    @zmacllc9990 5 років тому +139

    I hope you now realize there's a much easier solution for this. At the 5:06 point, instead of using a flathead, use a Philips screwdriver and just turn that screw mechanism. It will allow the latch to release and the drawer to pop out. Much simpler, faster and it doesn't irreparably damage the inside mechanisms. Unfortunately, by using your method, this is what happened to me and the latch doesn't click in and I now have to manipulate the fittings because it's been tampered with. :(

    • @billbixby4644
      @billbixby4644 5 років тому +7

      Yes to this!!!!!! This just saved my sanity !!!!!!!

    • @ekkehardg.9851
      @ekkehardg.9851 5 років тому +2

      Just wanted to point this out....

    • @adorabell4253
      @adorabell4253 5 років тому +1

      Thank you, you just saved me a ton of time.

    • @MrMarkushasi
      @MrMarkushasi 5 років тому +2

      Yep, that's totally right. Found it out myself and just wanted to post it. Well done!

    • @rezatabesh3330
      @rezatabesh3330 4 роки тому +1

      You’re absolutely right i had to do a bunch these today and stuck in my Phillips and it was way easier.

  • @BobsBlackwell
    @BobsBlackwell 4 роки тому +3

    I've spent an hour staring at the missing drawfront trying to work out how on earth to do it! THANK YOU!!! :D xx

  • @shhboom9229
    @shhboom9229 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video. My drawer front kept falling off and I couldn't figure out why. After watching your video I figured it out. The 4 screw holes in the front board were stripped and too large after all these years of use (17). So I used another hack to fix it. I popped out the brackets and inserted a toothpick into each hole with the screw, screwed it back to the drawer front and voila...it worked!! Nice strong hold. "Clicked" it back to the drawer. So fabulous!! Thanks so much for showing me the mechanics of the drawer. It saved me😊💓

  • @kidinthecity
    @kidinthecity 2 роки тому

    Thank you, you saved me $65 for this - I dropped the drawer and broke the front completely and thought I had to get the whole thing replaced. Thanks again!

  • @jamesj9537
    @jamesj9537 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this. I was able to diagnose and fix my particular problem with this video’s info.

  • @arthutchinson1901
    @arthutchinson1901 5 років тому +1

    Your attention to detail is laudable and refreshing. Thank you.

    • @theoverengineer
      @theoverengineer  5 років тому +1

      Appreciate your comment, thanks for watching.

  • @cordero1901
    @cordero1901 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for this. On mine the release was a mechanism turned with a Philips screwdriver - but the key was access with those side panels - so you helped me solve the problem!

  • @TheRhiannonable
    @TheRhiannonable Рік тому +1

    Thankyou!! I have an old faktum kitchen, and this saved me so much time. I'll be removing the fronts and attempting a repaint, if that doesn't work at least I know we can easily replace the front!!

  • @bw3105
    @bw3105 3 роки тому

    You are an Angel. Thank you so much for explaining in details how to take the front door out which I had been scratching my head before I found your video. 👍🏻

  • @WelcomeOm1
    @WelcomeOm1 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you! I’m familiar with IKEA stuff, but it would’ve taken me much longer to figure this out without your helpful video. However, as ZMAC pointed out in a comment below, the Phillips screw hole just below that spring latch is what to turn towards the back of the drawer to release the face. Thanks again!

  • @Sakulec
    @Sakulec 3 роки тому

    You save the day for my father in law and me. Greetings from Poland.

  • @robertbrooks758
    @robertbrooks758 4 роки тому

    great video saved me loads of time and i would have probably ended up braking the draw front without your help,its people like you that makes utube a gold mine for the diyer,i dop my hat to you

  • @zafire7225
    @zafire7225 Рік тому +1

    You are a scholar and a gentleman of the highest order. May you live a long and prosperous life as your service to mankind in the form of this video instruction alone demonstrates that you should. Thank you!

  • @mtimur91
    @mtimur91 3 роки тому

    Thanks a lot ZMAC LLC, You showed a much better solution in 10 seconds, which this video does not even in 10 minutes ;-)

  • @bboyleftfoot
    @bboyleftfoot 2 роки тому

    One of my Blum's wasnt screwed to the front, but was still clicked into the drawer (was like that when i bought the apartment).
    This saved me a lot of weird mcguyvering, thanks.

  • @mikegilmartin3047
    @mikegilmartin3047 2 роки тому +5

    This is completely wrong! He was right about lifting the safety lock, but wrong about prying it off. Just turn the screw under the safety latch. I’ve ruined my cabinet face, and it’s on back order. Shame on IKEA for not providing disassembly instructions.

  • @TaeKenDo
    @TaeKenDo 2 роки тому

    Great video, much needed. Thanks for taking the time !

  • @abc1234234
    @abc1234234 2 роки тому

    100 internet points for you today…. That was exactly what I was looking for. Super useful video 👍👌🏻

  • @communistpinkcat
    @communistpinkcat 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video! I placed the front upside down accidentally but thanks to you I could fix it 😸

  • @frogwantsDG
    @frogwantsDG 3 роки тому

    You saved my Sunday ! God bless you !

  • @richard3667
    @richard3667 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much for this. Trying to repair a broken drawer front was looking impossible until I saw this video. My drawer is slightly different but the latch mechanism is the same and this was the bit I couldn't figure out. I did use a screwdriver to turn the internal latch as trying to pull with a pair of mole grips whilst holding the tab up was hard work.

  • @noraNorA-vs8dd
    @noraNorA-vs8dd 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much, your video helped me and my husband alot

  • @martintassin4510
    @martintassin4510 4 роки тому +1

    You are a life saver. Thanks for the post!

  • @eugeniya5406
    @eugeniya5406 6 років тому +2

    Thanks from Russia! Your video is helping us

  • @940GLE
    @940GLE 4 роки тому +1

    Very useful video!
    Thanks mate!👍

  • @gavinhay6627
    @gavinhay6627 4 роки тому +2

    I know this is an old video, but i thought you'd like to know if you rotate the screw under the saftey pawl, it pushes the drawer front out without the need of a lever.

  • @sabinevigar
    @sabinevigar 4 роки тому +1

    thank you so much for this video! you just made my life much easier! 😘

  • @19779
    @19779 Рік тому +1

    Vielen herzlichen Dank für deines Video 🤩

  • @finnstralian
    @finnstralian Рік тому

    Thanks. Saved me a lot of trouble.

  • @monicatulia
    @monicatulia 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tutorial. You saved my day.

  • @73YOSH73
    @73YOSH73 2 роки тому +1

    Hello. Thanks for the video, but how to put back this part that you took out. I have a problem with that. thanks for the help.

  • @lisaposthumus9826
    @lisaposthumus9826 5 років тому +3

    Thank you so much. This was exactly what I needed to know.

  • @umeedtv4822
    @umeedtv4822 3 роки тому

    dear i just sub your chanel and appriciate you to upload this kind of video
    just i took help from ur video to remve my IKEA drawers fronts
    so thanks again

  • @michelbosman7041
    @michelbosman7041 3 роки тому

    Thanks man, just the video i was looking for!!! You saved me some headaches :)

  • @crafter170
    @crafter170 5 років тому +1

    Well done mate .Myhead was bursting with this .I'm about to salute you with a cheeky wee whisky.

  • @theargonauts8490
    @theargonauts8490 4 роки тому

    Very helpful. I appreciate the work you put into explaining this. It saved me some time and aggravation. It’s this love /hate thing I have with IKEA ;)

  • @CharlesBowyerCyprus
    @CharlesBowyerCyprus 5 років тому +4

    I so appreciate your 'in depth' demonstration!.. You, Sir.. are an engineer for sure! ;^)

  • @simoneroman546
    @simoneroman546 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this was very helpful!

  • @ekkehardg.9851
    @ekkehardg.9851 5 років тому +6

    Plus one to the post below. Just use a Phillips head screwdriver put it in the cross shaped cutout in the middle hole and turn it counterclockwise.... bloop no other tool needed.... in fact you really do only a Phillips head....

  • @skirnir393
    @skirnir393 5 років тому +1

    Thanks mate, you saved my drawer

  • @adampayne7305
    @adampayne7305 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your help 👍👍

  • @danjones2913
    @danjones2913 Рік тому

    I've had the front drawer off a few times now and now it appears the mechanism is locked. It will not allow me to push the front draw panel back on no matter what I do. Any suggestions much appreciated!

  • @danieljacka3699
    @danieljacka3699 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for that. A suggestion, you should get that blood blister checked out. I’m serious
    Cheers
    DJ

  • @kentmillett1871
    @kentmillett1871 Рік тому

    That was a great help! Thank you

  • @kerstinpastor5676
    @kerstinpastor5676 3 роки тому

    Thank you ever so much. Works like a charm!

  • @RostislavValouch
    @RostislavValouch 4 роки тому +3

    This video did help me thank you , however there is easier way of opening it without any power to pull it out, at time 5:05 when you pull up the safety fall you expose the Philips screw driver shape hole that's exactly what you need to do put screw driver in and twist, that will pop out the whole think.

    • @bw3105
      @bw3105 3 роки тому

      Oh! I followed his instruction and I got lucky

  • @awca
    @awca 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this video. VERY helpful!

  • @ronnydennheim5774
    @ronnydennheim5774 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much it helped a lot

  • @spawn666reaper
    @spawn666reaper Рік тому

    How did you remove the entire drawer? Trying but can’t find a release.

  • @richardp1962
    @richardp1962 3 роки тому

    Awesome. Well done explanation. Thanks.

  • @torontoestrada2936
    @torontoestrada2936 Рік тому

    Thank you for your video. You are the one.

  • @FranTFran
    @FranTFran 4 роки тому

    Very helpful. I thought I was going to junk it and buy it all again.

  • @NelsonBurgos
    @NelsonBurgos 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤩

  • @JeremyThomas_Environmentarian

    Thanks buddy. Saved me!

  • @gavlarfpv7841
    @gavlarfpv7841 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much, made that easy

  • @R2Rj204
    @R2Rj204 4 роки тому +1

    Dude thank you much!!!!!!

  • @ahmedelnezamy6361
    @ahmedelnezamy6361 3 місяці тому

    Great video thanks ❤

  • @kdeuler
    @kdeuler 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this vid!!!

  • @robertpapancsev8891
    @robertpapancsev8891 3 роки тому

    Lifesaver, thank you!

  • @kenttegneskog
    @kenttegneskog 3 роки тому +2

    U doing it wrong. If u use a philips screwdriver and lift that lever u see a philips screw. Just twist it and the front will pop off

    • @rejeannantel1185
      @rejeannantel1185 3 роки тому

      I should have look up your comments before posting mine. Of course, he's doing it wrong and I hope this will help others to follow the very simple step.

    • @nexunaut3890
      @nexunaut3890 3 роки тому

      This comment should be pinned, the prying off the face seemed too hard for this complex mechanism. Glad I did more research to learn you can just twist and it pops off!

  • @sandville2396
    @sandville2396 5 років тому +1

    Saved my day. Thanks!

  • @mauromaniscalco823
    @mauromaniscalco823 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much very helpfull

  • @smooth1boy
    @smooth1boy 4 роки тому

    Thanks. Much appreciated info.

  • @jirinajunkova2035
    @jirinajunkova2035 3 роки тому

    Thank you, you helped me!

  • @aadoggo
    @aadoggo Рік тому +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!

  • @colinthomas2300
    @colinthomas2300 2 роки тому

    Great help but I've been trying to get the whole drawer out, not just the front. Anyone got a clue, I've pushed and pulled everything in sight, so far, no joy

  • @HiBobC
    @HiBobC 2 роки тому

    You don't need a bar just a crosshead screwdriver, inserted into the cross hole and turn the driver, to remove the drawer front.

  • @Taj_mahaul_earth_cruiser_4x4
    @Taj_mahaul_earth_cruiser_4x4 3 роки тому

    jump to 6:11 done, time is gold, lol. thank you though!!

  • @karlhungus6331
    @karlhungus6331 2 роки тому

    Not all heroes wear capes! 🦸‍♂️

  • @33OrchardDrive
    @33OrchardDrive 4 роки тому

    this is a great video!

  • @rejeannantel1185
    @rejeannantel1185 3 роки тому

    Sorry Lad, although your system works, risk of beaking something are high. The only thing you need is a Philips screwdriver. You need to use that screwdriver and lift the metal latch that partly covers a partly hidden Philips screw, insert the screwdriver and turn, each part of the front will immediately remove when you turn.

  • @thierryviez4551
    @thierryviez4551 2 роки тому

    Thanks mate. Awesome

  • @Vampirgirl13
    @Vampirgirl13 3 роки тому

    God bless you!!! 🙏

  • @PhantomLyric
    @PhantomLyric 3 роки тому

    Guys u dont have to pry. The screw right next to the safety latch is a release. Turn it to the left and the front pops right off

  • @juliejephcote
    @juliejephcote Рік тому

    I can't get mine to click back in

  • @viktoriatoskova5247
    @viktoriatoskova5247 5 років тому

    Vielen, vielen Dank!!!
    Wir haben es auch geschafft

  • @lavietortoise
    @lavietortoise Рік тому

    This is not the way. Just by turning around the screw under the safety pall, the front of the drawer is “ejected” out of system. No force needed.

  • @TheEquinox99
    @TheEquinox99 5 років тому +1

    Plus one to those saying to use a Phillips. With top of drawer facing up and drawer front on your left, use Phillips and move the little flap slightly to get it out of the way. insert head and turn clockwise, away from the drawer front. Flip the drawer over, and now with top of drawer facing down and drawer front on your left, do same thing but turn screwdriver counterclockwise. In other words, for whichever side, turn screwdriver away from top of drawer and away from drawer front. Not sure how to describe that. Pops right off. Thanks, everyone. This made it so I could correct my mistake of mounting the clips that attach the drawer front all in the same manner in error instead of placing them in one location for the bottom drawer and another location for the remainder of the drawers. Thanks

    • @daledietrich2715
      @daledietrich2715 4 роки тому

      I did the same thing. That's how I ended up here.

  • @stepanmikula9383
    @stepanmikula9383 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much.

  • @SimounaSim
    @SimounaSim 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much

  • @murdocdiesel
    @murdocdiesel 3 роки тому

    Amazing, skip to 6 min to take of drawer front

  • @Order-in-Chaos
    @Order-in-Chaos Рік тому

    For ONLY the removal part go to 6:13 to 6:50 and skip the endless talking. Thanks for the video.

  • @jasminmattei4512
    @jasminmattei4512 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @tencog49
    @tencog49 2 роки тому

    🙏 thank you

  • @finnsally8011
    @finnsally8011 5 років тому

    Man, the front of my draw won't click back in after this.. help!

    • @theoverengineer
      @theoverengineer  5 років тому

      It should, and will, when aligned precisely.

    • @daledietrich2715
      @daledietrich2715 4 роки тому

      He didn't show it in the video but the center latch can come down and stay down preventing you from putting the drawer front back on. I think his was down on the right side when he was showing it at the end. You need to simultaneously lift that thingy at the top and then lift the center latch up then let go of the thingy. That way the center latch stays up till the next time you push the drawer front back on - at which time the center latch clicks back and holds the drawer front on.

  • @cara2u
    @cara2u 4 роки тому +1

    Just start out at 5:30 and avoid filler talk if just want to know how to disconnect the drawer front.

  • @peteq1972
    @peteq1972 4 роки тому

    Got it off ok, only to turn it round, won't go back on, even whacking it hard it won't go in

  • @kmast14
    @kmast14 6 років тому +4

    Thanks so much for your video! You basically have it right, but right behind that safety latch there is a screw. You should put a phillips head screwdriver in that screw, and push it to the left to engage the release. I found this video that shows that, I just did it now with my ADEL drawer fronts from IKEA.
    ua-cam.com/video/4zc2_9Ql1t0/v-deo.html

  • @AmatriceBand
    @AmatriceBand Рік тому

    Mate what are you doing ? You are damaging the latch. Just use a Philips driver and turn the screw behind the latch counter clockwise.

  • @tangocash3345
    @tangocash3345 Рік тому

    Bravo🎉

  • @celebrationnetwork
    @celebrationnetwork 4 роки тому

    Thanks fixed my drawer Ikea instructions Suck

  • @brigenafrashni2035
    @brigenafrashni2035 3 роки тому

    Very helpful

  • @rickybell1928
    @rickybell1928 5 років тому +2

    You win life. I would have destroyed this thing taking it apart and created a major domestic.

  • @Pondering_Dave
    @Pondering_Dave 5 років тому

    I’ve been a carpenter 18 yrs and just fitted an Ikea kitchen a client ordered themselves. Never doing it again.

    • @daledietrich2715
      @daledietrich2715 4 роки тому

      Too bad. It's a booming business you are missing out on. Tons of contractors now assemble ikea cupboards. And what a waste. You spent all that time learning and now that you know how to do it you won't do it again. I guess if you otherwise have a full client load then you don't need this.

  • @GLITZERGISCHI
    @GLITZERGISCHI 3 роки тому

    Thx

  • @andycleere1030
    @andycleere1030 Рік тому

    This is so wrong on how to take the drawer off. Use the Phillips screwdriver under the spring loaded part, turn and it will regaled the drawer front. Don’t ever prize it away.

  • @lukehanson7411
    @lukehanson7411 2 роки тому

    Video starts at 5:25

  • @MaxMax-st6mb
    @MaxMax-st6mb 3 роки тому

    Quante chiacchiere per una cosa che potevi mostrare in 3 secondi!

  • @booner247
    @booner247 4 роки тому

    I fought with this for 10 minutes and lost. I should have checked UA-cam, first. Thank you!

    • @theoverengineer
      @theoverengineer  4 роки тому

      So you won. Only lost the first round.
      Thanks for watching!