Oh my God, Dude. Built this jig for my cabinet install hardware. Jig was so easy! You saved me SO MUCH TIME. Did about twenty drawers and doors in what felt like minutes. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for this very helpful video. I have never done drawer pulls before but knew there had to be a way to get it done without too much sweat or fuss. I did not have time to go to the store to look for jigs, so I made my own from a piece of metal roofing scrap...worked great and got the job done PDQ! Your help was excellent...thanks again. M, first time drawer pull installer
Thanks for the tip and I made one for some under island drawers i made. 12 drawers drilled quickly and most importantly my wife loved how they were all perfectly aligned and spaced! Happy wife- happy life! I used handles so I had to drill two holes per drawer and made the jig fit the width of the drawers as they were all identical width. That way I didn't have to have a center mark, but just hung the jig that had stops on either end.
I always use what is called a brad point bit. They have a sharp pointed center that allows you to use pinpoint accuracy. Its also helpful when marking many holes in short order using this jig. This type of bit also does not wallow out the jig holes as much as standard drill bits. Then a quick trip around the cabinetry to drill all the way through- always back up your hole with a block of wood to prevent chipping the back of the door or drawer. its fast and easy. Best of luck to ya.
Thank you so very much. I have been struggling for days with my drawers and handles. One very frustrating issue I found was that the holes in the handles - cup/bin type pulls - are not exact. Each one is slightly different - just enough to cause a headache.
I bought a plastic one and marked my drill spots earlier. I see that your holes would be close, but won't the screw hit that middle piece of cabinet?? I figured I'd move the holes over so the screw doesn't touch that middle piece of wood. IS THAT RIGHT???
@@edgarvelazquez2424 Well the placement height-wise you are going to have to decide yourself what looks and works well. Then just mark through your handles and drill the wholes. Making sure to be in the middle :D
Thats the first one I have seen that does both drawer and door with the same jig. I may try that next time. I did a video on how to do it if you only have a few to put on and don't want to bother with making a jig.
I bought the aluminum jig turned out it wasn't square ie to many moving parts. You'r vid made more sense, however I would measure on the inside avoiding non-flat outer edges. great vid thanks
I'm going to build this jig right now (three years too late for you) and see how well it works. I've got about 30 cabinet handles to put on. So I'll know if the flutes are going to get cut/widened.
Noel Sj you would need to drill a smaller hole, yes, but I wouldn’t let the screw do the rest of the work. By hand, you would have to force it, taking a longer time over many cabinets. By drill gun you may get away with it but still forcing it and potentially wearing/stripping it. Adding metal guides makes for a quicksand accurate approach. Buying a commercial jig is also a convenient option.
Yeah but this is good in a pinch, i only need to replace hardware on 1 door and the cabinet hardware jig i normally use isnt mine and i only use it at work
what size drill bit did you use for that 4 in center 8x32 screw? And I have a 1/2 drawer and 1/2 drawer front so would i need a 1 1/2 screw or 1 1/4 screw for the handles? The doors are 1/2 think so i'll use the 1 in screws that came with them. Thanks in advance
you should drill a 1/8" holle in your jig and use a center punch to mark your hole spacing then use a self centering 3/16" drill bit to drill the holes. I have a better jig system.
I have a question that I CANNOT find an answer to.. my husband and I are building a huge cabinet with two bookcases/drawers on either side as well.. a total of 9 drawers and want all those drawer pulls to match up.. Is there a template for double drawer pulls on one drawer?? I'd post picture if i could.. or maybe i could send a picture to your email??? help?!?!?! :(
+Lisa Bevill This jig will work for doubles. All you need are 2 centerlines, one on the left and one on the right. A little math goes a long way but you could simply assume to measure equally from each edge of the drawer front to the centerline of choice and then the jig will work. There are simpler methods the pros use but this will yield excellent results for the average user.
Oh my God, Dude. Built this jig for my cabinet install hardware. Jig was so easy! You saved me SO MUCH TIME. Did about twenty drawers and doors in what felt like minutes. Thank you for sharing.
This is exactly what I was looking for! Now I feel better about tackling the cabinets in my kitchen. Thanks!
I made this yesterday to add pull handles to my 5 - 4 inch drawers. Incredible how 5 drawer pulls align magnificently. Thank you so much. !!
Thank you so much for this very helpful video. I have never done drawer pulls before but knew there had to be a way to get it done without too much sweat or fuss. I did not have time to go to the store to look for jigs, so I made my own from a piece of metal roofing scrap...worked great and got the job done PDQ! Your help was excellent...thanks again. M, first time drawer pull installer
Thanks for the tip and I made one for some under island drawers i made. 12 drawers drilled quickly and most importantly my wife loved how they were all perfectly aligned and spaced! Happy wife- happy life! I used handles so I had to drill two holes per drawer and made the jig fit the width of the drawers as they were all identical width. That way I didn't have to have a center mark, but just hung the jig that had stops on either end.
Mark, that is a great tip. Thanks for all the great advice.
I always use what is called a brad point bit. They have a sharp pointed center that allows you to use pinpoint accuracy. Its also helpful when marking many holes in short order using this jig. This type of bit also does not wallow out the jig holes as much as standard drill bits. Then a quick trip around the cabinetry to drill all the way through- always back up your hole with a block of wood to prevent chipping the back of the door or drawer. its fast and easy. Best of luck to ya.
Faster and easier is a tapered drill bit. It eliminates the need for a backing board.
Drill bits and more drill bits! How do I tell them apart ??
What about one hole for drawer knob ?
Yes! I’m going to be installing some hardware very soon and this is a brilliant idea. Making one myself👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you so very much. I have been struggling for days with my drawers and handles. One very frustrating issue I found was that the holes in the handles - cup/bin type pulls - are not exact. Each one is slightly different - just enough to cause a headache.
Perfect! Worked for me...I just made the lining up slot wider and a reference line and I was set.
how do you prevent the holes from enlarging as you get to your 16th drawer ?
Wonderful! I had over 60 Cabinets to install hardware on and this worked perfect.
Can you give me tips on how to build my own?
@@edgarvelazquez2424 just look at the one built he is using. Simple
Dude thank you so much. Simple and to the freakin point! Subscribing!
I bought a plastic one and marked my drill spots earlier. I see that your holes would be close, but won't the screw hit that middle piece of cabinet?? I figured I'd move the holes over so the screw doesn't touch that middle piece of wood. IS THAT RIGHT???
Fabulous job! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this video. Super helpful.
Needed to put on handles, watched this, tried it, worked great!
How did you create it im trying to do my own but dont know the measurements exactly
@@edgarvelazquez2424 Well the placement height-wise you are going to have to decide yourself what looks and works well. Then just mark through your handles and drill the wholes. Making sure to be in the middle :D
Great idea. I actually used some pre-formed cardboard pieces from the garage to get a similar result. Thanks for solving a frustrating job!
Mark, you the man!
Simple and Brilliant!
Thats the first one I have seen that does both drawer and door with the same jig. I may try that next time. I did a video on how to do it if you only have a few to put on and don't want to bother with making a jig.
Thanks, you made my day so easy.
I bought the aluminum jig turned out it wasn't square ie to many moving parts.
You'r vid made more sense, however I would measure on the inside avoiding non-flat outer edges.
great vid thanks
is there a link to the guide on how to build one of these?
Great tip! Thanks.....and you could be Kenny Roger's little brother!
great tip ! ... thanks for sharing
cheers
Jig cut. Installing hardware tonight. Fingers crossed.
you could use circular piece of wood so long as when you scribed your rt. angles they are square to the the edge piece
This is a smart one bro, thanks sir.
Right on Mark
Also... right on THE mark. 🤨
... I’ll let myself out.
Absolutely thank you so much
But what if the cabinet doors aren't perfectly straight ?
Just a thought. Doesn't the drill flutes cut / widen the guide holes each time it's used?
I'm going to build this jig right now (three years too late for you) and see how well it works. I've got about 30 cabinet handles to put on. So I'll know if the flutes are going to get cut/widened.
@@JohnBorgen how'd it go?
@@jjb516 it went well. I had some mahogany laying around...the flutes have not worn the template noticeably.
@@JohnBorgen use a center punch then drill the holes...
For anyone who does not want to make one, IKEA sell one for £2 in clear plastic called FIXA.
Wish I knew about this sooner, thanks
Is it just me or are all the cabinet hole spacings exactly the same distance apart regardless if it's a 5" center-to-center or a 6" c-c?
Based on what you said, they are not the same distance - some are 5" and some are 6".
Not all cabinet pulls use the same spacing. Some are 3", 5", 6", and a variety of measurements in between.
Thanks so much! Great idea.
Thank you so much!
Problem is, the holes get bigger each time it's used and then becomes inaccurate. It's amazing how you can see a handle that's out by a 1mm.
Chuck Norris that’s why you use a small bit to drill a pilot hole then let the screw do the work
Noel Sj you would need to drill a smaller hole, yes, but I wouldn’t let the screw do the rest of the work.
By hand, you would have to force it, taking a longer time over many cabinets. By drill gun you may get away with it but still forcing it and potentially wearing/stripping it.
Adding metal guides makes for a quicksand accurate approach. Buying a commercial jig is also a convenient option.
Or glue washers over the holes?
Yeah but this is good in a pinch, i only need to replace hardware on 1 door and the cabinet hardware jig i normally use isnt mine and i only use it at work
what size drill bit did you use for that 4 in center 8x32 screw? And I have a 1/2 drawer and 1/2 drawer front so would i need a 1 1/2 screw or 1 1/4 screw for the handles? The doors are 1/2 think so i'll use the 1 in screws that came with them. Thanks in advance
3/16" drill bit.
Nice thanks ❤
I think this is way easier than others
you should drill a 1/8" holle in your jig and use a center punch to mark your hole spacing then use a self centering 3/16" drill bit to drill the holes.
I have a better jig system.
didn't see it on your channel
can I get your plans for the jig?
Its two pieces of wood
@@acerjuglans383 LOL
My lazy ass had the same question 😂
Thank You!!!
Needs some care, but worth it for sure!
I have a question that I CANNOT find an answer to.. my husband and I are building a huge cabinet with two bookcases/drawers on either side as well.. a total of 9 drawers and want all those drawer pulls to match up.. Is there a template for double drawer pulls on one drawer?? I'd post picture if i could.. or maybe i could send a picture to your email??? help?!?!?! :(
+Lisa Bevill This jig will work for doubles. All you need are 2 centerlines, one on the left and one on the right. A little math goes a long way but you could simply assume to measure equally from each edge of the drawer front to the centerline of choice and then the jig will work. There are simpler methods the pros use but this will yield excellent results for the average user.
Incredible
great tip !!!!
Or use an awl to punch a pilot hole!
...still need the location first...
Could someone make me one of these Jigs for me?
Kenny Rogers of Carpentry
uhmmm no on the cabinets. will have to change jig for different size handles. on drawers it's great.
Meanwhile I killed myself measuring like crazy double holes handles cuz I had no idea this existed 😔
Thank you for the awesome tip 🙃
you didn't show how to build it
Thanks Dude…
No way the cabinets we install have decorative routed edges the jig would never sit flat enough to be accurate sorry 😅
please
Takes too much measuring. By the time u make that u could have almost all of the holes drilled