You can take the screws with you to the hardware store and get longer one.

Well, I know I can go to Lowe's and get longer screws, that's not really my question. I was just wondering if A) people with bin pulls could tell me how theirs are installed and B) if it was actually going to be necessary/inevitable to have to use through-the-wood screws/nuts.

I would either buy a handle that has cabinet screws that go thru the drawer or replace the screws you have with nuts & bolts.
We installed some pullout bins in DS's barn and used handles from HD. They have cabinet bolts/screws that go thru the frame.

Well, I can't help you with kitchen cabs but I just checked the bin pulls on our new guest bedroom furniture and they are drilled all the way through the wood.

It must just be that brand that only screws into the wood. My kitchen has bin pulls that go through like other drawer handles, and I've had no problems.

Mine have reasonably long strews...not as long as the knobs from the same set, which have much deeper holes.

we just installed our pulls and all the drawer cabinets needed longer screws. We bought 2" screw from HD that cut down to size and screwed all the way into the drawers.

I have Pottery Barn bin pulls - I know what you mean about the short screws.

Our drawer fronts are solid wood and there has been no problem with them coming loose. I guess you could use another screw with them, but if you are drilling the holes anyway, why not try the ones that came with it and see what you think? You could always swap them out with different screws if you are not happy.

I guess if you were putting them into something like particle board or something thinner, you might want to look at other options. I think our drawer fronts are about 1/2" thick.

Wow! Thanks for the help!

Latimore, that is sooooo good to hear. Our drawer fronts are solid wood that is pretty thick, so I do feel more confident hearing that yours are doing OK. Maybe I'll get some time to do that in the next week or so :) How is the metal wearing? I have the chrome pulls to install. What do you have?

I have the oil rubbed bronze - the 6" length on most drawers, and the 3" on two smaller drawers.

They are wearing well. I'm happy! I have had them for about a year now.

Be careful with the screws, I scratched the finish on a couple when I was installing them. (You might put a thin cloth or something over the end of the screwdriver to protect them.) Fortunately I'd bought more than I needed so I had some extra screws to replace the ones I damaged.

They were really easy to install with just a drill, screwdriver, and level. Here's a picture - this kitchen is a work in progress...

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Mine were a STEAL at the PB outlet - $6 for ALL of the longer ones. Considering that one Gilmore pull at Restoration Hardware was $13, I felt like a super shopper. (I did have to order the two smaller ones from the PB website - fortunately, they were a perfect match.)