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Direct Supply Inc

Our passion for your success and projects hasn’t changed since 1989.

We started with a mission to provide value to the woodworking industry through unparalleled service and great products. Although much has changed since 1989, our mission remains to create valuable professional relationships and exceed expectations. With diverse industry experience, our team is passionate about building professional relationships, providing value, and solving problems. Direct Supply Inc. stocks and distributes national brands like A&M Hardware, Amana, ColorRite, Designs of Distinction by Brownwood Inc., Formwood, Fulterer, Hybond Adhesives by Choice Brands, Omega National, Salice, Silbond, Sugatsune, and more.  

We’re small enough to offer a personal and flexible approach when you want it and large enough to provide the value of a national distributor. We can’t wait to see what you create with our products and are grateful for the opportunity to supply them to you.

Direct Supply is proudly based in the Midwest and is a Certified Small Business and WBENC.

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Quote: Smart storage solutions make all the difference!
Category: Product Highlights
Content Description: At Direct Supply Inc., we know that smart storage solutions make all the difference in a well-designed kitchen. Whether you're a cabinetmaker, woodworker, or designer, you understand that efficiency isn’t just about looks—it’s about functionality, durability, and seamless integration into daily life.  That’s why we love Vauth-Sagel’s premium cabinet organization systems. These European-designed and German-engineered products deliver unparalleled quality, ease of installation, and maximum storage potential. Vauth-Sagel’s waste systems, pantry pull-outs, and base cabinet organizers are designed to enhance workflow, maximize space, and deliver a superior experience to end users. Space XX & Space XX Pro: A Smarter Approach to Waste and Recycle Management The Quick Facts about VS Space XX & Space XX PRO Made in Germany  Side Mount Design – Available for Frameless & Face Frame Cabinets  Integrated Metal Shelf Soft-Close   Two Heights – Full Height & Door/Drawer Height  Two Color Options – Light Grey & Dark Grey  Optional Kick Bracket for Hands Free Opening  Vauth-Sagel’s Space XX and Space XX Pro waste systems are built with durability and smooth operation in mind, ensuring they withstand everyday use in high-traffic kitchens. Space XX: Made for a cabinet with a drawer on top. Space XX Pro: Made for a full-height cabinet door.  – NO drawer on top Both systems integrate seamlessly into cabinetry, keeping waste and recyclables organized without compromising on space or aesthetics. VS ENVI - Kick   - Step opens the waste bin system fully with little effort. ▶️ Watch them in action: Space XX & Space XX Pro Video Optional Envi Kick Bracket (Add Link)  Optimized Storage with Pantry & Base Cabinet Pull-Outs Organization is key in any kitchen, and Vauth-Sagel’s pantry and sub-side pull-outs bring efficiency and accessibility to new levels. These systems are engineered to maximize storage while maintaining a clean, streamlined look. Pantry Pull-Outs: Full-extension shelving that provides better visibility and accessibility for dry goods, small appliances, and more. Sub-Side Pull-Outs: Space-saving solutions for base cabinets, keeping essentials within reach while maintaining an uncluttered design. Perfect for custom cabinetry and retrofits, these high-quality pull-outs ensure smooth operation and long-lasting durability. Pantry and Base pull out come in your choice of the following shelf types: Planero, Saphir, & Scalea. ▶️ See them in motion: Pantry & Sub-Side Pull-Outs Video Why Choose Vauth-Sagel for Your Cabinet Projects? ✅ Precision German engineering✅ High-quality materials✅ Smooth, soft-close operation✅ Easy integration  Shop all Vauth-Sagel Products at DirectSupplyInc.com   View Full Catalog
Title: Maximize Cabinet Efficiency with Vauth-Sagel Storage Solutions

Maximize Cabinet Efficiency with Vauth-Sagel Storage Solutions

 

At Direct Supply Inc., we know that smart storage solutions make all the difference in a well-designed kitchen. Whether you're a cabinetmaker, woodworker, or designer, you understand that efficiency isn’t just about looks—it’s about functionality, durability, and seamless integration into daily life. 

That’s why we love Vauth-Sagel’s premium cabinet organization systems. These European-designed and German-engineered products deliver unparalleled quality, ease of installation, and maximum storage potential. Vauth-Sagel’s waste systems, pantry pull-outs, and base cabinet organizers are designed to enhance workflow, maximize space, and deliver a superior experience to end users.

Space XX & Space XX Pro: A Smarter Approach to Waste and Recycle Management

The Quick Facts about VS Space XX & Space XX PRO

  • Made in Germany 
  • Side Mount Design – Available for Frameless & Face Frame Cabinets 
  • Integrated Metal Shelf
  • Soft-Close  
  • Two Heights – Full Height & Door/Drawer Height 
  • Two Color Options – Light Grey & Dark Grey 
  • Optional Kick Bracket for Hands Free Opening 

Vauth-Sagel’s Space XX and Space XX Pro waste systems are built with durability and smooth operation in mind, ensuring they withstand everyday use in high-traffic kitchens.

  • Space XX: Made for a cabinet with a drawer on top.

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  • Space XX Pro: Made for a full-height cabinet door.  – NO drawer on top

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Both systems integrate seamlessly into cabinetry, keeping waste and recyclables organized without compromising on space or aesthetics.

VS ENVI - Kick   - Step opens the waste bin system fully with little effort.

▶️ Watch them in action: Space XX & Space XX Pro Video

Optional Envi Kick Bracket (Add Link) 

Optimized Storage with Pantry & Base Cabinet Pull-Outs

Organization is key in any kitchen, and Vauth-Sagel’s pantry and sub-side pull-outs bring efficiency and accessibility to new levels. These systems are engineered to maximize storage while maintaining a clean, streamlined look.

  • Pantry Pull-Outs: Full-extension shelving that provides better visibility and accessibility for dry goods, small appliances, and more.

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  • Sub-Side Pull-Outs: Space-saving solutions for base cabinets, keeping essentials within reach while maintaining an uncluttered design.

A kitchen counter with a shelf full of spices

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Perfect for custom cabinetry and retrofits, these high-quality pull-outs ensure smooth operation and long-lasting durability. Pantry and Base pull out come in your choice of the following shelf types: Planero, Saphir, & Scalea.

▶️ See them in motion: Pantry & Sub-Side Pull-Outs Video

Why Choose Vauth-Sagel for Your Cabinet Projects?

✅ Precision German engineering
✅ High-quality materials
✅ Smooth, soft-close operation
✅ Easy integration 

Shop all Vauth-Sagel Products at DirectSupplyInc.com  

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Quote: The Secret to Perfect Installs: How Nelson Wood Shims Can Save You Time & Effort on the Job
Category: Product Highlights
Content Description: Ever struggled with uneven surfaces, tricky installations, or doors that just won’t sit right?  You're not alone.  Whether you’re a home builder or a woodworking pro, precision is key—but job site conditions aren’t always on your side.  That’s where Nelson Wood Shims comes in. These versatile, high-quality wood shims can make all the difference in achieving level, secure, and professional installs—without wasting time or materials.  In this post, we’ll break down how to use Nelson Wood Shims effectively, common mistakes to avoid, and why they should be a staple in every PRO’s toolbox. Quick On-Site Solutions for Common Problems 1. Nelson Wood Shims are Easy to Break Have you ever had a wood shim that you needed to make shorter, but wouldn’t it break off? Nelson Wood Shim is brittle enough for an easy snap but strong enough not to bend or sag when installed. 2. These Pine Shims are The Perfect Length  No more headaches from shims that are so long that you have to keep messing with them to get the perfect length, or making the installation process take long. Nelson Wood Shims are the perfect length. They are best for countertops and cabinets. Granite guys Love them!    3. Wood Shims with Thickness Consistency You Can Count On  Every shim is the same length and thickness. Don’t believe us? Get yourself a sample box now – click here. No more digging through to find two shims that are the same (or hope). No more layering shims to even the sides out. 🤕 4. No Knots or Holes in These Shims  Knowing you can rely on every wood shim to do its job is a lifesaver. Nelson Wood Shims have no knots and no holes; that's why these shims are strong and will last.  5. Packaging  Packaged in an easy-to-open cardboard box, our wood shims are easy to keep contained in the shop, on the job site, in a toolbox, or in the back of the truck. This packaging keeps shims contained and reduces waste and clean-up time.  🛒 Shop Nelson Wood Shims here!
Title: Don’t over-shim! A little goes a long way

Don’t over-shim! A little goes a long way

Ever struggled with uneven surfaces, tricky installations, or doors that just won’t sit right? 

You're not alone. 

Whether you’re a home builder or a woodworking pro, precision is key—but job site conditions aren’t always on your side. 

That’s where Nelson Wood Shims comes in. These versatile, high-quality wood shims can make all the difference in achieving level, secure, and professional installs—without wasting time or materials. 

In this post, we’ll break down how to use Nelson Wood Shims effectively, common mistakes to avoid, and why they should be a staple in every PRO’s toolbox.

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Quick On-Site Solutions for Common Problems

1. Nelson Wood Shims are Easy to Break

Have you ever had a wood shim that you needed to make shorter, but wouldn’t it break off? Nelson Wood Shim is brittle enough for an easy snap but strong enough not to bend or sag when installed.

2. These Pine Shims are The Perfect Length 

No more headaches from shims that are so long that you have to keep messing with them to get the perfect length, or making the installation process take long. Nelson Wood Shims are the perfect length. They are best for countertops and cabinets. Granite guys Love them!  

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 3. Wood Shims with Thickness Consistency You Can Count On 

Every shim is the same length and thickness. Don’t believe us? Get yourself a sample box now – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. No more digging through to find two shims that are the same (or hope). No more layering shims to even the sides out.

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4. No Knots or Holes in These Shims 

Knowing you can rely on every wood shim to do its job is a lifesaver. Nelson Wood Shims have no knots and no holes; that's why these shims are strong and will last. 

5. Packaging 

Packaged in an easy-to-open cardboard box, our wood shims are easy to keep contained in the shop, on the job site, in a toolbox, or in the back of the truck. This packaging keeps shims contained and reduces waste and clean-up time. 

Shop Nelson Wood Shims here!

The Secret to Perfect Installs: How Nelson Wood Shims Can Save You Time & Effort on the Job

Quote: Add a Touch of Glam with Gallery Rail for Open Shelving
Category: Product Highlights
Content Description: ✨ Subtle luxurious touches like gallery rail are a great way to add detail to kitchens, baths, bars, and more. Gallery Rail, sometimes referred to as shelf fence, can be paired with floating shelves or alcoves to add a sprinkle of luxury to open shelving. ✨ Applications  Gallery Rail can be incorporated as an original design element or added later to update existing floating or open shelving. Trending looks with Gallery Rail we love:  Spice Shelf in Range Alcoves  Wet Bars  Coffee Bars  Open Shelf Rail Decorative Shelving in Living Spaces  Office Shelves and Workspaces  Retail Shelving & More!  Share your Gallery Rail Application with us! @directsupplyinc on Instagram!  How to Create Gallery Rails for Shelves  Parts – Gallery Rail systems are made up of Posts & Rods.  Post Types needed will depend on your application – End Posts, Corner Posts, and Center Posts are Available.   Gallery Rail End Posts – Only 1 spot for Rail to Insert. Some projects utilize these or will end the rod right into the wall.  Gallery Rail Corner Posts  - If you’re using Gallery Rail on Floating Shelves, use these Gallery Rail corner posts to turn the corner – 2 holes for rod placed at 90 degrees.  Gallery Rail Center Posts—For the gallery rail rod to run all the way through. Gallery Rail is a decorative element, so the placement of posts is for decorative purposes. We like to see posts every 12” – 24”, depending on your application and the look you want to achieve.  Rods – Our Designs of Distinction Rods come 36” long. They can be cut down to your desired length.  Rod’s can also be used alone to add a little detail to shelving – check out this inspiration on Instagram.   Longer Shelves? You’ll need to add a center post. Because Gallery Rail is a decorative accent, we don’t need to worry about span or support; we’re only limited by the length of the rails – usually 36” and motivated by the look you want to create.   Styles Ornate or Custom Gallery Rail – we’re inspired by this – end posts are attached to the wall, posts are shorter and more stately. If this is your look, check out Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn or a Local Custom Metalworker.   Traditional Gallery Rail – Features a round top and subtle base – Our top sellers fit in this category!  Contemporary Gallery Rail – Clean Straight Lines (more products coming soon for this contemporary gallery rail style!)  Finishes   Polished Brass – Our Top Selling Brass Shelf Rail   Satin Brass  Flat Black  Chrome   Coming Soon! New Contemporary Double Rail Gallery Rail  Less Subtle, more Clean Lines – We love this look paired with slab doors & integrated handles!  We also have other subtle metal accents for cabinetry and other millwork spaces. Check our other metal accents like aluminum strapping, bistro shelving, cabinet feet and more.  We’d love to see how you are using Gallery Rail! Tag us or share your applications with us.  Also, we’re here to help! As a Midwest-based, independent distributor, service is our goal.  Contact us to learn more.
Title: What You Need to Know About a Gallery Rail – The Growing Open Shelf Design Trend
 

What You Need to Know About a Gallery Rail – The Growing Open Shelf Design Trend

 

What You Need to Know About a Gallery Rail – The Growing Open Shelf Design Trend

 

✨ Subtle luxurious touches like gallery rail are a great way to add detail to kitchens, baths, bars, and more. Gallery Rail, sometimes referred to as shelf fence, can be paired with floating shelves or alcoves to add a sprinkle of luxury to open shelving. ✨

 

Applications 

Gallery Rail can be incorporated as an original design element or added later to update existing floating or open shelving. Trending looks with Gallery Rail we love: 


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  • Spice Shelf in Range Alcoves 
  • Wet Bars 
  • Coffee Bars 
  • Open Shelf Rail
  • Decorative Shelving in Living Spaces 
  • Office Shelves and Workspaces 
  • Retail Shelving
  • & More! 

 

Share your Gallery Rail Application with us! @directsupplyinc on Instagram! 

 

How to Create Gallery Rails for Shelves

 

Parts – Gallery Rail systems are made up of Posts & Rods. 

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Post Types needed will depend on your application – End Posts, Corner Posts, and Center Posts are Available. 

 

  • Gallery Rail End Posts – Only 1 spot for Rail to Insert. Some projects utilize these or will end the rod right into the wall. 
  • Gallery Rail Corner Posts  - If you’re using Gallery Rail on Floating Shelves, use these Gallery Rail corner posts to turn the corner – 2 holes for rod placed at 90 degrees. 

A black metal bar on a rectangular box

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  • Gallery Rail Center Posts—For the gallery rail rod to run all the way through. Gallery Rail is a decorative element, so the placement of posts is for decorative purposes. We like to see posts every 12” – 24”, depending on your application and the look you want to achieve. 

 

Rods – Our Designs of Distinction Rods come 36” long. They can be cut down to your desired length. 

  • Rod’s can also be used alone to add a little detail to shelving – check out this inspiration on Instagram. 

 

Longer Shelves? You’ll need to add a center post. Because Gallery Rail is a decorative accent, we don’t need to worry about span or support; we’re only limited by the length of the rails – usually 36” and motivated by the look you want to create.  

 

Styles

 

  • Ornate or Custom Gallery Rail – we’re inspired by this – end posts are attached to the wall, posts are shorter and more stately. If this is your look, check out Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn or a Local Custom Metalworker.  
  • Traditional Gallery Rail – Features a round top and subtle base – Our top sellers fit in this category! 

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  • Contemporary Gallery Rail – Clean Straight Lines (more products coming soon for this contemporary gallery rail style!) 

 

Finishes  

 

New Contemporary Double Rail Gallery Rail 

  • Less Subtle, more Clean Lines – We love this look paired with slab doors & integrated handles! 

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Shop Gallery Rail

 

We also have other subtle metal accents for cabinetry and other millwork spaces. Check our other metal accents like aluminum strapping, bistro shelving, cabinet feet and more. 

 

Add a Touch of Glam with Gallery Rail for Open Shelving

Quote: A Stainless-Steel Euro Hinge WITH Soft Close? Yes Please!
Category: Product Highlights
Content Description:   Why Choose the 180SUS Hinge? Soft Close hardware has become a standard for many kitchen and bath projects and is growing in popularity for commercial applications. Traditionally, European-style hinges are either stainless steel or soft close, but the new 180SUS series from Sugatsune combines the durability of stainless steel with the function of soft close making it a perfect choice for outdoor kitchens and flex spaces. The 180SUS series hinge is also available in a self-close as well as the 180SUS-D46-19T soft close version discussed here.    This hinge isn't just a functional component—it's a game-changer for those seeking a soft closing higne for outdoor cabinetry or other areas that require Stainless Steel strength. Crafted from 304 stainless steel, the 180SUS hinge offers exceptional durability and resistance to environmental wear. Let’s explore its standout features: Benefits: Great for outdoor environments and boats!  Outdoor Kitchens Pool House Swim Team Locker Rooms Pool Storage hinges Boat House hardware Passed 480-hour salt spray test  Resin casing protects the damper from corrosive elements  Easy Install: Clip-on mounting system for easy attachment and release from baseplate  Successfully passed over 30,000 cycles in testing   3-way adjustability – overlay, depth, and vertical  Allows for a 105 Degree Door Opening  9/16” – ¾” (15 – 19mm) Overlay Door Thicknesses: 9/16” – 13/16” (15 – 20mm)  See Catalog Page for Bore Distance / Other Details Prior to Installation  Perfect for Your Next Project Sugatsune products are focused on details, quality, and ease of installation. The 180SUS hinge reflects their commitment to those values and sustainable innovation. From cabinetry to furniture, the 180SUS hinge delivers precision, aesthetics, and performance. Whether you're working on outdoor kitchens, yachts, or high-end commercial spaces, this hinge is ready to meet the needs of your toughest spaces.  Shop Now! 108SUS – Soft Close108SUS – Self Close108SUS – Mounting Plate  
Title: Stainless Steel Hinge, but Make it Soft Close
 

Stainless Steel Hinge, but Make it Soft Close

 

 

Why Choose the 180SUS Hinge?

Soft Close hardware has become a standard for many kitchen and bath projects and is growing in popularity for commercial applications. Traditionally, European-style hinges are either stainless steel or soft close, but the new 180SUS series from Sugatsune combines the durability of stainless steel with the function of soft close making it a perfect choice for outdoor kitchens and flex spaces. The 180SUS series hinge is also available in a self-close as well as the 180SUS-D46-19T soft close version discussed here.   

This hinge isn't just a functional component—it's a game-changer for those seeking a soft closing higne for outdoor cabinetry or other areas that require Stainless Steel strength. Crafted from 304 stainless steel, the 180SUS hinge offers exceptional durability and resistance to environmental wear. Let’s explore its standout features:

Benefits:

  • Great for outdoor environments and boats! 
    • Outdoor Kitchens
    • Pool House
    • Swim Team Locker Rooms
    • Pool Storage hinges
    • Boat House hardware
  • Passed 480-hour salt spray test 
  • Resin casing protects the damper from corrosive elements 
  • Easy Install: Clip-on mounting system for easy attachment and release from baseplate 
  • Successfully passed over 30,000 cycles in testing  
  • 3-way adjustability – overlay, depth, and vertical 
  • Allows for a 105 Degree Door Opening 
  • 9/16” – ¾” (15 – 19mm) Overlay
  • Door Thicknesses: 9/16” – 13/16” (15 – 20mm) 
  • See Catalog Page for Bore Distance / Other Details Prior to Installation 

Perfect for Your Next Project

Sugatsune products are focused on details, quality, and ease of installation. The 180SUS hinge reflects their commitment to those values and sustainable innovation. From cabinetry to furniture, the 180SUS hinge delivers precision, aesthetics, and performance. Whether you're working on outdoor kitchens, yachts, or high-end commercial spaces, this hinge is ready to meet the needs of your toughest spaces. 

Shop Now!

108SUS – Soft Close
108SUS – Self Close
108SUS – Mounting Plate

A Stainless-Steel Euro Hinge WITH Soft Close? Yes Please!

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