Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Where to buy a cabinet hardware mounting template for large handles

I have several cabinets to mount hardware on but I cannot seem to find a template for larger handles (larger than 4" spread).

The ones I got by Laurey only cover up to a 4" spread LINK (http://www.amazon.com/Laurey-Precision-Allignment-Template-98201/dp/B000CEML1K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1196014165&sr=1-4)

I checked their website and it looks like this is the only size they have.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Frankly, I would not even consider using a template unless it was being used in a production line.

Measuring is just as easy aswell as just as accurate, and if your worried that your drill bit will wandering on you, "punch" a starter "hole" with an awl or a finish nail.

Frankly, I would not even consider using a template unless it was being used in a production line.

Measuring is just as easy aswell as just as accurate, and if your worried that your drill bit will wandering on you, "punch" a starter "hole" with an awl or a finish nail.

That's funny because I wouldn't think of drilling a bunch of expensive cabinet doors without a template. My kitchen cabinets have 35 drawers/doors with handles or pulls. Using a template ensures that every piece of hardware is identically placed with a minimum amount of time spent measuring.

If you can't find a template that matches the spacing of your handles, it should be easy to make one. Test it out on a piece of scrap first and then drill away.

I agree, it is a simple matter to make one - all you need is a scrap piece of paneling/plywood and a couple of 1x's.



I should add that thin plywood or paneling makes the template suitable for marking where to drill the holes - not a guide for the drill.

Use 3/4 in. plywood with a 1x2 on 2 edges and protruding on both sides so it will work for both left hand and right hand doors. Use a drill press to make sure the holes are straight through. This is important when reversing the template to the opposite side. Index the center line of your drawer handle template. Drawers are usually different widths and locating the center of the drawer front is an efficient way to place the template. A brad point bit will reduce "crawling". Good luck with your project.

That's funny because I wouldn't think of drilling a bunch of expensive cabinet doors without a template. My kitchen cabinets have 35 drawers/doors with handles or pulls. Using a template ensures that every piece of hardware is identically placed with a minimum amount of time spent measuring.

If you can't find a template that matches the spacing of your handles, it should be easy to make one. Test it out on a piece of scrap first and then drill away.

Agreed :)

The nice thing about their templates was that it hooked onto the outer edge so there was no fuss and a strait shot every time. I spent a lot of money on my cabinets and a lot of time installing them right the last thing I want is to F up the last part!

I guess I'll have to make my own. I will probably use hardboard to do it (that carboard that is almost wood). I really wish they made a larger one since most of the handles I see have a greater than 4" span.

I found a large template at Ikea of all places. It does not have the bottom rim to hook onto the door but it is easy enough to use and $1.49 :D