Exposed Shell Pull 4"
Deltana Shell Pulls are commonly used for Cabinets and drawers of all kinds. They are available in an array of fine finishes.
- U/M (Unit of Measure): each - (Price displayed is per unit)
- Material: Solid Brass
Manufacturer Resources:
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Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous Hardware
- Product Group:
- Cabinet Hardware
- Product Type:
- Cabinet Pulls
- Product Subgroup:
- Cabinet Knobs and Pulls
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Handle Type:
- Pull
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Model:
- SHP29
- Product Size:
- 4"
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Door Trim & Accessories
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Deltana SHP29U15 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the SHP29 shell pull surface mounted or does it need to be routed into the drawer front?
Exposed is the key word in the SHP29 name. The cup sits on the face of the drawer or door, so you drill through for the fasteners and mount it flat, with no mortise pocket and no routing. That's the difference between this and a flush shell pull, which has to be recessed so it sits level with the face. If your drawer fronts are already finished and you don't want to cut into them, exposed is the version you want.
2) Will the SHP29 work on a sliding or pocket cabinet door?
No, and this is the one to get right. The SHP29 is the exposed version, so the cup stands proud of the door face. On a sliding or bypass door that has to pass another panel, or a pocket door that retracts into a cabinet body, anything projecting will bind. For those you need a flush or recessed shell pull that sits level with the face. An edge pull is the other approach, and the Schaub Sabre edge pull comes in 3, 4, and 5 inch center to center.
3) What is the closest alternative to the Deltana SHP29 shell pull for a drawer front that needs a 4 inch center-to-center mount?
The Deltana SHP29 is a 4 inch exposed shell pull in solid brass, and a shell pull is surface-mounted as a cup rather than spanning two posts. If the drawer is already bored for a 4 inch center-to-center pattern, the Omnia 1968/102 is a forged solid brass cabinet pull with 4 inch center-to-center spacing, and the Trimco 562 series drawer pull offers a 4 inch center-to-center option alongside 3-1/2 inch and 96mm. Both mount to a two-hole pattern; the SHP29 gives you the recessed-grip shell form in the same 4 inch size.
4) Which pull should I use instead of the Deltana SHP29 on a cabinet door where the pull has to sit flush and not catch a passing cart?
The Deltana SHP29 is an exposed shell pull, so the shell body stands proud of the face. Where projection is the problem, the Schaub Sabre edge pulls are the different form to reach for: the 10010 at 3 inch center to center, the 10011 at 4 inch, and the 10012 at 5 inch are all catalogued as edge pulls rather than face-mounted pulls. The 10011 matches the SHP29 at 4 inch center to center if the hole pattern is already set.
5) What finishes does the Deltana SHP29 shell pull come in?
Nine finishes: PVD Polished Brass, Polished Brass, Antique Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Brushed Nickel, Antique Nickel, Polished Chrome, Brushed Chrome, and Paint Black. If you're matching a whole unit or a building's worth of cabinetry, the PVD Polished Brass is worth noting separately from standard Polished Brass, since PVD is a harder deposited coating that resists tarnish and handling wear better than lacquered brass in a kitchen or bath.
6) Is the Deltana SHP29 rated for commercial cabinetry or is it a residential pull?
Deltana lists the SHP29 as residential. For apartment turnovers, single family remodels, and light hospitality casework it's the right class of hardware. If you're specifying for a school corridor, a hospital casework package, or anywhere the drawer gets pulled hundreds of times a day, look at a commercial rated pull instead. The solid brass body holds up well, but the rating tells you what the manufacturer stands behind.
7) Is the Deltana SHP29 solid brass or brass plated?
Solid brass, not plated steel or zinc. Deltana lists both the material and the substrate as brass, so the finish sits on brass all the way through. That matters on a drawer that gets grabbed with wet hands every day: a plated pot metal pull chips down to a grey base, where a solid brass one wearing through just shows more brass. It also means the pull has real weight to it, which is what buyers notice first on a cabinet.
8) How is a shell pull different from a bar pull or a T-pull for cabinets?
It comes down to whether anything sticks out. A shell pull like the Deltana SHP29 is a cup you hook your fingers into, so the profile stays close to the drawer face. A bar pull stands off the face on posts, which is easier to grab with a full hand or a glove but catches clothing in a tight aisle. The Orca Hardware CK-12001 T-pull bar and the Emtek Bar Cabinet Pull from the Schaub collection are the bar style if that's what you're after. For a tight walkway, a laundry pass-through, or a boat or RV galley, the shell wins.
9) Is a 4 inch shell pull big enough for a heavy drawer or an appliance door?
For a standard cabinet drawer or door, yes, 4 inches gives a full hand grip. For a heavy pot drawer that you're pulling loaded, or a refrigerator or dishwasher panel, a shell pull is not the right choice. Those need a longer pull with two fixings spread wide enough to carry the load, and a grip you can get your whole fist behind. The Schaub 79-8 Steamworks is an 8 inch appliance pull if that's the application.
10) Can I use the Deltana SHP29 on a refrigerator or range panel the way I would an appliance pull?
No. The Deltana SHP29 is a 4 inch shell pull built for cabinets and drawers, and it is rated residential. An appliance panel wants the longer, heavier grip: the Schaub 79-8 Steamworks is an 8 inch cabinet pull carried as an appliance pull. Use the 79-8 on the appliance panel and keep the SHP29 on the cabinet and drawer fronts around it.
11) I need a knob rather than a pull for the smaller doors in the same kitchen as the Deltana SHP29 - what works?
The Deltana SHP29 is a pull, so single-hole doors need a different part. The Orca Hardware Bachelor Collection CK-15030 is a round cabinet knob at 1-1/4 inch diameter, the CK-16030 is the round ring version at the same 1-1/4 inch diameter, and the Blackcomb CK-17025 is a square cabinet knob at 25mm diameter. All three are cabinet knobs; the SHP29 carries the shell pull form in solid brass across nine finishes including polished chrome, brushed nickel and oil rubbed bronze.
12) The Deltana SHP29 is solid brass - what other cabinet pulls are also solid brass rather than plated steel?
The Deltana SHP29 shell pull is solid brass through the body. Among the modern-profile alternatives, the Omnia 1968/102, 1969, 1970 and 1971 cabinet pulls are all forged solid brass. If the specification calls for a steel pull instead, the Orca Hardware CK-12001 T-pull bar is steel with a 2 inch bar width in satin nickel.
13) How much clearance do I need behind the grip if I switch from the Deltana SHP29 shell pull to a bar-style pull?
A shell pull like the Deltana SHP29 is gripped into the cup, so the reach is inward. A bar pull projects out from the face and needs finger room behind it: the Omnia 1969 and 1971 modern cabinet pulls both carry a 1-3/16 inch projection, and the Omnia 1970 carries a 1-1/4 inch projection. Check those figures against any drawer that sits next to a wall return or an adjacent appliance before you swap forms.
14) Can I mix the SHP29 shell pull with other cabinet hardware in the same kitchen?
That's the normal way to use it. Shell pulls are frequently run on drawers with knobs on the upper doors, and Deltana offers the SHP29 across nine finishes so you can pick the one that matches the rest of your hardware. If you want everything from one family, the SHP29 is the 4 inch size in the shell pull line. If you'd rather pair it with a knob, the Orca Hardware Bachelor Collection round knob in a 1-1/4 inch diameter is one option we carry.
15) Is the SDC SP50 spindle a substitute for the Deltana SHP29 pull?
No - the two are unrelated parts despite both turning up in hardware searches. The Deltana SHP29 is a 4 inch solid brass shell pull for cabinets and drawers. The SDC SP50 is a 50mm spindle, a door controls component. A spindle carries the turning motion through a lock chassis; it does not mount to a cabinet face and gives the hand nothing to grip.
16) If I am standardizing cabinet hardware across a unit turn, can I mix the Deltana SHP29 with an Emtek Schaub collection pull?
You can, and the deciding factor is form and finish rather than function - both are cabinet pulls. The Deltana SHP29 shell pull comes in nine finishes including PVD polished brass, polished brass, antique brass, antique nickel, brushed chrome and paint black. On the Emtek side the Schaub collection runs the Emtek SELECT 8405, plus the Alexander, Art Deco and Bar series, all carried as cabinet knob/pull. Pick one series per elevation and let the SHP29 cover the drawer banks where a recessed shell grip reads better than a projecting bar.
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