How to Install cabinet door knobs with a location jig or without

Cabinets ready for knobs to be installed

Have you wondered how the professional install cabinet door knobs and drawer pulls quickly and easily then this article is for you. By following this instruction you will be installing your hardware quickly, consistently and accurately.

Things You'll Need

• Cabinet knobs
• Drawer pulls
• Screwdriver to match the screws on knobs and pulls (flat or Phillips)
• Drill (slightly larger then screw diameter)
• Optional Location & Drilling Jig (see how to make jig)
• Masking tape
• Center punch
• Hammer

Instructions

1. 

   Preparation:
   Purchase knobs (check drawer thickness for length of screw needed, a good rule of thumb would be the thickness of the drawer plus 1/8- 1/4 inch).

2. 

   Affix a piece of thumb tack putty to knob for trial locations.

3. 

   Lay out a couple of knobs on the doors to help determine the best installation position on cabinets. (Hint: Make sure that your spouse/others are in agreement!)

4. 

   Measure distance from the knob to the side and bottom of the door and write this down for helping locate all knobs correctly along the way.

5. Using a location and drilling jig (see jig eHow) or place a small piece of masking tape in the approximate location of where the knob will be installed.

6. 

   Measure the distance from the side and bottom of the door and mark the spot for drilling. (skip this step if using a location and drilling jig)

7. Using a center punch lightly tap with a hammer to aid in drilling the hole. (skip this step if using a location and drilling jig)

8. 

   Drill hole through the door making sure to keep the drill perpendicular to the cabinet. (the drilling jig really is helpful in insuring this)

9. 

   Insert screw in to hole and place knob. Start slowly (if using a cordless screw driver, you do not want to cross thread the knob) screw the knob on tightly

Tips & Warnings

• Always double check your locations, once you drill a hole you own it!

• If your screws are a little long, add a washer for a spacer

• A good rule of thumb for locations is to center the knob in the vertical panel of the door and 1 + 1/2 the width of the panel up from the bottom (or top) of the door.

• Be careful when drilling through the door so you do not drill into the cabinet framing.