ᐅ Handles, template, spacing, symmetry – frustration

Created on: 3 May 2016 19:19
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Strahlemann-69
Hello everyone...
I can't decide how to install the handles... I have the template, but...

Some drawers are 10cm (4 inches), 20cm (8 inches), or 40cm (16 inches)...

I would like to lay the template flat and then use the lowest holes, but then it doesn't fit on the 10cm (4 inches) drawers...
I have chosen extra-wide handles...

Somehow, I'm stuck right now...
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Nörgli
4 May 2016 23:32
That must be a different kitchen, now it has a blue tag with it.

That must be it! All cheating, pfft.

Do the handles actually need to be positioned exactly in the center on the left and right sides of the drawers to ensure they open evenly, or would it not affect functionality if, for example, the left handle is 60% and the right handle 40% of the way across? (Setting the appearance aside for this question.)
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IKEA-Experte
5 May 2016 13:01
It also works well. If it has an effect, it influences the lifespan over a long period.
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Nörgli
28 Oct 2016 13:22
Ikea drilling template:

Long, diagonal orange bar in 3D render on white background






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