Build a Simple Jig to Drill Cabinet-Handle Holes Perfectly

If you've got a kitchen full of cabinets that need door and drawer pulls, you could measure them all individually and hope you get it right, but there's a better way.

[taagerickson]

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.

[raywood]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Now I feel better about tackling the cabinets in my kitchen. Thanks!

[jmservices]

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.

[marymathis]

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

[timothyalbergotti]

Mark, that is a great tip. Thanks for all the great advice.

[Hopefullymarried]

Yes! I’m going to be installing some hardware very soon and this is a brilliant idea. Making one myself👍🏼👍🏼

[claudebrodeur]

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. !!

[PaulScott_]

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.

[steveboyer]

Perfect! Worked for me...I just made the lining up slot wider and a reference line and I was set.

[Audrey-kmin]

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.

[pappydc]

Great tip! you could be Kenny Roger's little brother!

[rmbarrett]

Wonderful! I had over 60 Cabinets to install hardware on and this worked perfect.

[JunoXL]

Thank you for this video. Super helpful.

[mollenifkin]

Needed to put on handles, watched this, tried it, worked great!

[WheelerHomestead]

Dude thank you so much. Simple and to the freakin point! Subscribing!

[rubinsteinway]

Great idea. I actually used some pre-formed cardboard pieces from the garage to get a similar result. Thanks for solving a frustrating job!

[MisterSoul]

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.

[AlgaeWhisperer]

great tip ! ... thanks for sharing

cheers

[xcheatahx]

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???

[sandylister]

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