Secret Drawer mechanicle

Hidden Push‑to‑Open Drawer for IKEA Skadis

Hidden Drawer for Narrow Spaces | Secret Compartment with Push‑Mechanism

This is the mechanical Secret Drawer or the Secret Drawer Generator version,

an ultra-flat, hidden drawer with push-to-open mechanism,

ideal for IKEA Skadis pegboards and other narrow mounting surfaces

that can be glued or screwed, etc

With a light push, the drawer opens automatically – perfect for handleless, discreet storage

The design uses horizontal and vertical Skadis mounting holes,

ensuring the drawer sits securely and moves smoothly

⭐ Main Features

Push‑to‑Open mechanism like in modern kitchens

Extremely flat design for tight or hidden areas

Maximum usable area / internal dimensions of the drawer: 175mm x 93mm x 8mm

Ideal for flat objects:

• Banknotes,
• Keys,
• Cards,
• USB sticks,
• Notes,
• or small tools, etc

Suitable for IKEA Skadis (horizontal & vertical hole rows)

Smooth guidance, robustly designed, easy to print, no supports needed

⚠️ Note on Skadis Mounting

Due to the mounting, the drawer occupies several Skadis holes, which are then no longer usable for hooks or accessories
If you want to visually conceal the covered holes, you can do this, for example, with:

• protruding plug-in elements
• flat cover clips
• decorative dummy plugs
• or other concealing solutions

This keeps the wall visually clean and the drawer discreet

🖨️ Recommended Print Settings

The mechanical elements (spring and retaining fingers combined on a separate, clearly marked print plate)

should not be printed from PLA, but preferably from PETG or even better from ABS
ABS offers higher elasticity and better fatigue resistance,

which is particularly important for the push‑to‑open mechanism and the spring elements

When assembling, make sure that the respective parts are correctly assigned

A to A and B to B components, and that the fingers must always be straight and parallel to the housing wall in the rest position