Sometimes even measuring you can get it wrong. Let me share how I install most of my handles on furniture.
To start with I fill the original holes and paint.
HOW TO FILL HOLES:
Here is a look at the handles I chose.
My secret to success is knowing where the original holes
were. No matter how great a job I do filling in, there
is always the tiniest evidence I can see.
I use these points as my reference marks to position the new
handle in a true position. Standing directly over the drawer
looking down helps a great deal.
handle in a true position. Standing directly over the drawer
looking down helps a great deal.
Take your time and once you have your spot picked,
I put pressure on the handle and rock it back and forth.
This will leave small marks in the paint,
reference points for you to drill.
Most handles have a small threaded collar that goes into
the front of the drawer. Make sure to check your drill size
by comparing it to this threaded collar.
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Drill one side slowly and brush away the sawdust before checking your fit.
Then double check your mark on the other side is in the right place.
It's like measuring twice and cutting once, plz double check!!
If for some reason you were off by an 1/8 of an inch it can
become a problem. It is fixable but if you check twice you
won't have to email me for the solution.
Time to drill the second hole.
Screw the new handle in place.
Start all over for the next drawer.
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