Simple wooden stop (movable tab) to keep drawers from accidently pulling out of a case.
FINE WOODWORKING #98 Jan-Feb 1993 pg. 14
Using belt sanding and front-mounted drawer stops to guarantee that multiple drawer fronts always fit flush with the front of a chest of drawers, apothecary chest, etc.
FINE WOODWORKING #104 Jan-Feb 1994 pg. 82
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #106 May-Jun 1994 pg. 12
Use a wood turnbutton or a toggle bolt as a drawer stop to keep a drawer from accidently being pulled clear out.
HOME MECHANIX #745 May 1990 (v.86) pg. 21
Tip: A turnbutton fastened to the back of a shallow drawer will prevent it from being pulled completely out of the cabinet.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1980 (v.153#6) pg. 40
"Shuttle stop" keeps drawers from being pulled out onto the floor, even if the drawer can be pulled out both sides of its cabinet.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1973 (v.203#4) pg. 158
Tip: Use the spring-loaded nut from a large toggle bolt to keep drawers from accidently being pulled clear out.
POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1989 (v.234#3) pg. 146
Easily made drawer stop.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #76 Jan 1994 (v.13#4) pg. 10
Screws in upper back corners of a drawer serve as drawer stops.
WOOD MAGAZINE #60 Apr 1993 (v.10#3) pg. 21
Three ideas for drawer catches which prevent a drawer from being pulled completely out of its case.
WOODSMITH #68 Apr 1990 pg. 17
Wood drawer guides. How to make smooth operating slides for both side-mounted and bottom-supported drawers. Also shows ideas for drawer stops and catches.
WOODSMITH #102 Dec 1995 (v.17) pg. 26, 29
Drawer stop device prevents drawers from accidentally being pulled out but still allows for deliberate removal.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1968 (v.24#4) pg. 70
Install a "stop strip" in drawers to prevent clothes from sliding out the back or front and "pinching" between drawer and case.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1985 (v.41#6) pg. 34
Tip on using magnetic latches attached to the rear of small drawers to keep them from accidentally sliding out of portable cabinets (toolboxes, tackle boxes, etc.).
WORKBENCH Jun-Jul 1994 (v.50#3) pg. 24