confusion art studio

Perfect for the woodworker, ceramic artist, glass artist or even the rock artist who wants to add their own special touch to their cabinetry!

Unlike other readily available hardware which we found to be too clunky or too ornate, and very expensive, our custom engineered hardware has a substantial surface to adhere glass/ceramic/wood faces, a sleek unobtrusive look, and a good 'feel'... and it's reasonably priced!

NOTE: Kits do not include standard 8-32 screws for attaching hardware to cabinet front... most people use the screw from the hardware they are replacing.

Knob Hardware (#KBA-1)
10 knob bases per package... $25.00 per pkg + ship

Pull Hardware - 3-inch center American standard (#PBA-1)
5 pull sets per package... $30.00 per pkg + ship

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Uses standard 8-32 screws...
As all cabinets are built differently, screws for installing finished knobs and pulls are NOT included. Purchase screws NO LONGER THAN 1/2 inch longer than the thickness of the drawer/door face. If longer,
you run the risk of popping off
the knob face.

Hardware specifications...
Aluminum knob bases are 5/8 inches in diameter on the adhesion side and taper to 5/16 inch. They are 3/4 inch long. In the photo, the glass was cut 1 1/2 inches square.

Aluminum pulls are 3 3/4 inch long by 3/4 inch wide. Holes are drilled 3 inch on center (American standard). Hardware kit includes enough knob bases, drilled flat strips and screws to build 5 complete pulls. Cut your glass a minimum of 1 inch by 4 inch to cover the aluminum base plate. 

Adhering glass to the bases...
While developing this line of DIY knob and pull hardware, I experimented with lots of glues. Several adhesives passed the test... including rear view mirror adhesive (black) and windshield glue (obtained from our auto body friend)... but the best was a Loctite product: E-30CL - Hysol Expoxy Adhesive. Only problem is, it needs a $70 applicator gun, so if you are not making a lot of cabinet hardware, that's hard to swallow.* However, I have found a product that works well and is available in small quantities at a good hardware store: Devcon High Strength 5 Minute Epoxy specifically made for glass. No applicator gun is needed.  For the pulls, GE Silicon (outdoor use) can be used successfully if left to cure for 24 to 48 hours.

* UPDATE!! If you are doing a lot of knobs, check out McMaster.com for Loctite E-30CL adhesive, Mix Ratio 2:1 (#6430A23) and dispensing gun (#74695A71)!! Prices are reasonable! And there is no need to buy the nozzles; you can use the adhesive straight from the cartridge and seal back up until next time.

Applying E-30CL...
You only need a THIN layer of adhesive! We find the following application method works for us...

Insert cartridge into dispensing gun. Remove cap and dispense a small amount of adhesive on a piece of cardboard. Wipe away excess adhesive and replace cap to store. Mix adhesive thoroughly with a toothpick. Pick up a small amount of adhesive on the toothpick and apply to CLEANED knob base. Take a second knob base and "spin" against first knob base. This evenly distributes the adhesive between the two knob bases. With decorative glass faces lying face down on table, position knob base on back side and twist slightly to evenly distribute adhesive between the metal base and the decorative face. Follow Loctite E-30CL recommendations for set and cure time. Avoid skin and eye contact.

If using a decorative face other than glass, be sure to check adhesive specifications for your specific material.

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Choosing the right adhesive is important, but cleaning the two surfaces is paramount! I use sandpaper to rough up the surface of the aluminum hardware and the glass, then clean both areas with acetone before using the adhesive.
I dab a small amount of adhesive
on the metal hardware and, after centering the hardware on the glass (or wood or metal or ceramic),
I let them sit, untouched, for at least 24 hours. Once cured, even my big muscled auto body guy can't pop them loose!

Order / ship information...
Your order will ship within 48 hours of receiving payment.

One to five packs runs $10.00 to ship; six to ten packs runs $18.00
to ship (Continental US).

ORDERING MADE EASY!
Contact us via e-mail to purchase DIY hardware. Just tell us how many packages of each you would like to order... we will e-mail back an invoice with a link to pay via PayPal. You do NOT need a PayPal account; just use your credit or debit card.

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