Wooden finger holes

[FF]

Back in the sailing days folks used to latch drawers or traps closed with spring loaded "L" catches.

These would keep the drawer from shifting when heeled.

Some woodworking co. ( like H&L) made round finger holes that were glued in place as trim.

Anyone found a source lately?

 

[Larry M]

Fisheries Supply

Teak Finger Pull - Whitecap Industries | Fisheries Supply

 

[siestakey]

I have bought from the first and last also the teak hut in Sarasota we have found them




Whitecap Finger Pulls - Teak - Handles & Knobs - Cabin & Interior - Downwind Marine

Hillarys Boat Shop


Teak Finger Pulls -- 2 Pack -- 1" Barrel Length-- Whitecap - AFI - 60146

 

[Mule]

West marine.

 

[FF]

Thanks folks!

 

[Larry M]

FF: Just a heads up but on new ones listed above, the inside diameter for your finger is just under an 1/8" smaller than the ones we have on Hobo. They look the same but I noticed the difference when opening the inside latches.

 

[FF]

Very interesting.

Sadly I drilled the holes to 1 1/.4 when creating the cabinets.

I will have to create bushings and glue them in if required.

The lockers are not in a high use area like a galley , so I may get away with out the added finger holes.

The wear pattern will be the guide.

 

[psneeld]

Have to be wood?


they make a lot of plastic bushings for electrical stuff...also the ones for through counters/desk tops for wire bundles.


some come in a nice medium brown....just a thought.


also have you tried Woodworkers supply online?


here's the wood stuff...not sure if any would fit/adapt...


http://woodworker.com/fullpres.asp?PARTNUM=825-597&LARGEVIEW=ON

 

[Larry M]

FF: You may be OK. The first 2 pictures are from the new finger pulls and the next 2 are original (1987). Check put the wall thickness in the new ones.