Hello everyone, some time ago I bought the Malm chest of drawers set from IKEA and now I am wondering if I can replace the drawer handles myself. I am mainly interested in technical aspects such as: Are the handles easy to remove, or is special tooling required? Are there any specific features of this series that might make replacement difficult, for example glued parts or unusual fasteners? Secondly, can I easily fit other handles, such as metal or wood ones, or will they not be mechanically compatible? I would really appreciate any experiences or tips you might have.
A few weeks ago, I did exactly that and realized how nervous I was before drilling. But with calmness and caution, everything went well. If you’re unsure: take your time and first try it out on an old board. If you like, I can also explain how I proceeded and which steps helped me avoid mistakes.
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RAIMONDO6330 Dec 2021 07:52Thank you for your helpful insights! It’s good to know that the tool required is standard and the effort manageable. I just have one more question: Is the hole spacing the same for all Malm drawers, or can it vary between models? This is important because I’m considering different handles that typically have a 96mm (3.8 inches) hole spacing, but the Malm handles might be different.
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Is the hole spacing the same for all Malm drawers, or can it vary from model to model?For IKEA furniture like Malm, the hole spacing for handles is not always consistent. Depending on the production year and the size of the drawer, different measurements may be used. For Malm drawers, there are generally two standard sizes: either 128 mm (5 inches) or 192 mm (7.5 inches). Therefore, it is important to measure the exact distance on the specific drawer before purchasing new handles. The original Malm handles from IKEA usually have a spacing of 128 mm (5 inches).
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RAIMONDO632 Jan 2022 09:33Thanks to everyone, especially usbla, for the precise information about the hole spacing. I’ll take a tape measure and screwdriver to it this weekend and hope I don’t mess it up :-). If I run into any problems, I’ll reach out again. I’m much more relaxed now knowing what to watch out for. It’s great to see such factual and helpful responses here.
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