Kitchen cupboard door handles

measuring and drilling like you said. however the quickst way I find for marking drawers is to;

measure length between screw holes on handle..

measure this length from one side of drawer facia and mark...

measure length from other end of drawer facia to mark...

divide this length by 2 and you have your measurement in from each side. this should match handle perfectly.

 

well not all handles are the same size.

You can buy a drilling guide for a couple of quid in B&Q. You just line up the handle with the guide mark the holes that suit the handle. Then line up the guide on the door and mark the holes.

 

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9293306&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB&fh_search=drillingguide&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fhrefview=search&ts=1195774068597&isSearch=true

 

I always make up a jig out of a piece of off cut, glue a piece about 15mm wide top and on one side. These rest against the top and side of the door. Mark the positions on the jig, drill through with a 4mm bit. You can use the jig either on the front or back of the door depending which side it's hinged. Hope this makes sense!

 

I had one of those B&Q guides until I got myself a handle drilling jig from Hafele. It consists of a couple of sliding hole positioners and a distance from edge and a distance from bottom of door/drawer positioner. I would post a link to it but unless you've got an account with them you won't be able to view it on their website.

Stretch

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Thought so. Just tried it and it just takes you to the log in page!!

 

I think this might be the one Stretch is referring to:

http://www.hafele.com/de-en/products/product-catalogue/1740343233.htm

If you click "more detail information" you get a PDF with more info and diagrams.

Looks pretty good.

cheers

Malcolm

 

That's the one Malc.

 

how much is it stretch?

russ

 

Just over £30.00 if I remember rightly

 

for drawers i put the handle on before it fit the front onto the drawer. Put it in the centre by eye, mark it, measure in from each side, compare figures, adjust to make right. Usually just a few mm out.

Doors i just get the slave labour to do them Then go round correcting them! :^O

 

To help you fit all types of handles from 0 to 555mm, there is a new product on the market called the handiegauge. You only need measure once, and the gauge will stay at the same position for all you handles. All your handles will be level and the same position. For more info, see www.solidlock.co.uk where there is a link to a supplier and fitting instructions. The gauge is made of 'k' plastic for durability. I hope you will find this useful.

 

Hi,
you can find a really useful guide to fitting handles here.

It shows you how to make a simple jig using timber offcuts and some masking tape to mark the door with. All you need is a tape measure, spirit level, awl and power drill/driver.

Click on the tips and guide section at http://www.tradehandles.co.uk/

If you need advise on handles you can talk to John/Scott on 01603 871055.

I hope that helps

 

I bought a plastic guide from IKEA I think it was about £1. It has loads of holes in it and you line it up.



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