Where can I get those drawer-handle-like protection brackets for smaller boxes?

[DC9V]

Hello all,

I'm looking for the kind of U-shaped, drawer-handle-like metal bars you see on some pedals to protect knobs, toggles and even tubes from accidentally getting stomped on, like in the pics below.

      

I've used actual drawer handles on 1590BB boxes before, but I can't find anything that would fit 1590B and especially 1590A enclosures. The closer I could find are U-bolts, but the clearance required for the nuts inside the box is not practical.

The fact that I have no idea what these things are officially called have made my searches unsuccessful so far, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

[EBK]

You're not the first one wanting those and not knowing where to start looking  . Hopefully, this helps:
http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=116183.msg1074722#msg1074722

They're rack pulls/handles, by the way (closest official name I could find).  Or, instrument handles (see below). 

Sometimes called chassis handles or instrumentation handles too.

[smallbearelec]

...I have no idea what these things are officially called...

They are called Instrument Handles, and if you search on that at Mouser.com, you will find that Keystone offers many sizes. The problem is that they are very expensive. As you point out, what the home-furnishings biz calls Drawer Pulls are a much better buy for larger sizes.

http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/instrument-handles/

If anyone can recommend an import source for 2" and 2 1/2" widths, I'll gladly stock them.

[DC9V]

Thanks a lot! I had searched the DIYSB forums for them before, but not knowing what they were called, I couldn't find anything relevant.

[digi2t]

...I have no idea what these things are officially called...

They are called Instrument Handles, and if you search on that at Mouser.com, you will find that Keystone offers many sizes. The problem is that they are very expensive. As you point out, what the home-furnishings biz calls Drawer Pulls are a much better buy for larger sizes.

http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/instrument-handles/

If anyone can recommend an import source for 2" and 2 1/2" widths, I'll gladly stock them.

Steve, I think you would have a hard time competing with the big box hardware stores for the smaller size handles. They're regular stock in the cupboard handle aisle, and about the same price as well. Available in brushed or polished too.

[EBK]

Cupboard handles tend to be annoyingly curved along their length, and are generally not available in sizes under 4 inches (10cm) though....

Hammond has a nice line of these (which I just realized I already linked to in the thread I pointed to  ) https://www.hammfg.com/electrical/products/accessories/1427

[robthequiet]

If the real estate in a pedal is too confining for a U-bolt, I would almost want to find something that can be attached at the sides, like a pail handle. Seems more structurally sound in that you could have two screws to hold them on a perpendicular axis, vs. one screw in line that puts all the lateral force on the screw threads. If you play slide guitar and the slide falls on the tubes, could be bad, even with handles in place. If a crazed fan rushes the stage to give you a hug, even worse. For the tubes, anyway.

'f 'twas me, I'd use a larger enclosure and just put the puppies inside where they are safe, just my opinion. 

[Mark Hammer]

I have the goodfortune of living walking distance from Lee Valley Tools, who have an extensive selection of drawer-pulls of different shapes and sizes.  But if Hammond gives you what you need, use Hammond.

[brokenstarguitar]

Home-Depot or Lowes has a large variety. Thats where i get them.