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A web site that carries Dynasty described the products as "builder grade". I would also like to hear a first hand report. Their web pix look good but they don't have retailers in my area (Northeast.) I phoned them to see where/how I could see their doorknobs before buying.They suggested ordering one item online to check it out.

Thanks for the information. Does builder grade mean??
Quality not so good??

Builder's grade means cheap. Many builders (probably most builders) go with cheap but decent looking to save money on construction costs. Sometimes the quality is fine, sometimes it's not. I have never used these people before, but check out this link. My cabinet guy has used them and likes them. They have a great selection. Also check out IKEA. Selection is limited, but pricing is great.

Here is a link that might be useful: Cool Knobs and Pulls

I agree with Ccoombs, "builder grade" is usually cheap quality. Try some of these sites that others have used for some of the better knobs & pulls, their prices are usually pretty good...

www.myknobs.com
www.thehardwarehut.com
www.pullsdirect.com
www.leevalley.com/hardware/index.aspx?c=2 (hardware index)
directdoorhardware.com

eBay in general once you know what brand/design you want...e.g., Sonoma Hardware (eBay store)

For some unique or unusual knobs & pulls (not necessarily inexpensive!):

www.anneathome.com
www.sokostudio.com

HTH!

I would also recommend Restoration Hardware. They have sales that make some of their hardware more affordable and they are very well made imo.

Thanks everyone for the information on cabinet hardware and
"builder grade" I will check out the sites recommended

Don't use Homeannex.com. I purchased my hardware from them and had terrible customer service (long story).

And if it has not been mentioned before, definitely check out yourhomesupply.com
I used them and thought they were great as did a few others on here. Great prices, and wonderful delivery and customer service.

Here is a link that might be useful: your home supply

I got my hardware today and I had to jump in and offer my two cents. First of all, my hardware is beautiful! (Now if I just had cabinets to put them on ;') Anyway, I'll bet I've pulled, pushed, opened, and closed a zillion cabinet doors and drawers, trying to find the "right fit". I was going batty, slipping my fingers under pulls and knobs in every store or shop that had cabinets. I've been anal about the projection specs as I wanted to make sure my fingers (and DH's) easily fit behind the pulls. Some dear GW'er recommended Builder Resources as a good source for cabinet hardware. I contacted this company several times with requests for specs for various knobs and pulls and they always were very prompt in their responses. I ordered the hardware on Monday and received it today and I couldn't be happier. The quality is excellent, and the specs they had provided via email, helped me make the right decision without putting my touchy, feely fingers on the pulls until today. Good luck in your search.

Here is a link that might be useful: Builder Resources

I thought I'd show you the pull and knob I got. Since I'm not too swift when it comes posting pics, I'll put a link to them in two separate follow ups. Here's the pull....

Here is a link that might be useful: Cabinet Pull

And here's the knob...

Here is a link that might be useful: Cabinet Knob

I will second sheilaaus on Your Home Supply. I think I may have been the first to use them here and am very pleased. Excellent pricing, quality and service.

Here is a link that might be useful: Your Home Supply