Brackets (catches) for Cabinet Doors

ccdn · Last edited by ccdn on Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:29 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hello,

Does anyone know where I can find some replacement brackets so I can properly close both my fridge door, as well as the cabinet door below the sink/small drawer.

I'm looking for the METAL bracket that goes on the inside, which the cabinet door latches clicks behind to keep it closed.

Not sure if this will fix the problem, my thoughts are when I reinstalled the fridge it moved the "walls" with these brackets on them a little bit, so neither door closes, it simply pushes the bracket back. So I might need to fiddle with some custom brackets, or look for an alternate way to keep the doors closed.

Let me know if pictures would help explain what I'm after.

Thanks.

spitsnrovers · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject:

Sounds like you are talking about the "catch", where the latch 'latches' - right?

If they just don't catch the tongue on the latch, they can be shimmed out a bit with cardboard or washers. There are two small Philips screws holding them in.

If the latch HITS the catch, it does sound like your walls have moved, so not certain how to fix that, other than find out if and why it moved.

ccdn · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject:

spitsnrovers · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:59 pm Post subject:

Why would you have to rip the fridge out?

The wooden panel comes off the front, complete with door. With that off, you should be able to adjust the 'catch'.

ccdn · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:12 am Post subject:

spitsnrovers · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:14 am Post subject:

ccdn - I'd say do not try to file those catches down! They are just thin strips of steel bent to a point where the latch tongue hits. If you file them too much (and it's not very much) you'll have two-part catches. Embarassed

I still can't quite see why the problem arose - both the fridge and the cupboard below the sink latch on the left side. Therefore I can't see how both could move too far to the right just by replacing the fridge.

I'd still recommend taking off the fridge door panel and checking that it is on straight. There is a metal tab at the top right corner that can foul things up.

I'm in the middle of a complete cabinet-out refit, and they're sitting in my workshop, so can see all the bits from inside and outside right now.

Hope to be of help.

ccdn · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:48 pm Post subject:

spitsnrovers · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:10 am Post subject:

Nice clear photos.

Those are not original catches! Shocked

The originals are folded into a "V" where the latch catches, which is why I said do not file (the point off the "V"). It would fall into two pieces.

I'll send a photo of mine today, inside and out so you can get a clearer picture of what SHOULD be there.

Have fun!

spitsnrovers · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:39 am Post subject:

Here's a composite photo of the front and inside of the catch.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

I was mistaken - there are 3 screws instead of 2.

Have fun![/img]

ccdn · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:56 pm Post subject:

Interesting indeed, thanks for the info.

Now, where can I get some replacement catches!!!


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