broken rear bracket

Question

My rear bracket is broken and there are no screws in it, so I am unable to remove it.  The drawer is located in my kitchen island, and the bracket is attached to a very thin piece of wood.  Any suggestions on how I can repair or replace it?

Tom · Accepted Answer

Hello! What you have here is the old Merillat drawer socket. These aren't made anymore but our 32-119 can be used as a substitute, as long as you're okay with drilling new holes.

As for removing the original, these were always just plugged in using little nubs. They should just plug off, but if you're getting a lot of resistance then that means the original installers might have actually glued them in place. That's no good.

The first thing you should try doing is removing the bracket with a putty knife. Just slip it behind it and pop it off. Just be careful not to force it; if it is glued in then you risk damaging the back wall.

If that doesn't work, try a little WD-40, let it sit for a while, then try prying it loose again. If it's still not coming off then you should consider purchasing a glue removal solvent from a local hardware store.