Professional Cabinet Hardware Drilling Jig Demonstration

[@alexcabrallive]

Now they added that pin you made and a piece for the back where you added the wood for the shaker door. I had this kit a few years ago and lost it. Just bought another one and comes in tomorrow morning.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I think True Position is a great company because they pay attention to their users and continually work to improve their products. FWIW you might see another Next Level Carpentry recommended/developed feature added to their flagship cabinet hardware drilling jig in coming months... BTW I tried the cabinet plumbing jig on a beta test. I don't think the fact it's plastic is a problem but do think it would require a high-volume application like apartments or hotels for a resonable ROI.

[@dalemancillas790]

I just ordered mine too! I hope he got some compensation for the idea that they used. Great tutorial, I wish he had used the extension piece to help keep the jig in place on wider drawers. He had it in the box but perhaps he didn't feel it was necessary.

[@filmerjared3950]

As soon as I saw your tool belt and wooden toolboxes I knew you were legit.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks Man! FWIW if you're interested in the legit wooden toolboxes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH_FlmuXqcqCiLs enjoy! 😎

[@thomass5169]

Brother, You should be added to the True Position design team. Such a professional at work. Much respect.

[@rickcimino5483]

a 29 minute and 24 second ad for a company that's not sponsoring you.....this is actually more evidence that this tool is legit when you think about it. And, that this man's channel is wonderfully different. Thanks for posting this Matt.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for adding that comment, Rick. It's good to hear it came across that way as I was concerned it might be taken as an 'infomercial' and not sharing the hands on experience it was intended to be. You're quite welcome too! Best, Matt

[@PaulMikna]

This fixture does help keep our anxiety to a manageable level! Adding drawer/door hardware on finished cabinets is the most nerve-wracking part of carpentry for me!

[@HughJassill]

“Before I make a very accurate mistake.” Oh MAN have I been there, I love your self-awareness and jokes in your videos.

[@jerrystark3587]

It is always wise to remember that precision and accuracy are two different things. It's good to be both.

[@jimlutz6456]

I see that the new version has taken your update solutions and added them as add ons for the kit. There are pins just like yours, and drilling slides with adjustable knobs on the back to adjust the drill fitting out from the front. Good job on helping them to make this a truly great fixture.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You are quite observant Jim... True Position has indeed incorporated solutions for the issues I worked around in this video in their ongoing process to improve their products in ways to make their customers more productive and profitable. BTW They sent me one of their recently released cabinet plumbing jig that I'm anxious to try out: truepositiontools.com/products/cabinet-plumbing-jig/

[@CHenry1951]

I don't install cabinets for a living, but every time I did, when it came time for knobs & pulls. I got major heartburn as it could become costly, this is a pretty sweet tool......Thanks.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I hear you on that, C Henry... this proved a great stress-reducer and time saver for a bunch of reasons. I'm not sure how to account for 'KZbin Content Producer bias' though... before this kitchen project and the tool from True Position I don't know for sure if I'd have laid out a couple hundred bucks or not. I'd like to think I would if I'd have seen a video on it but I'm pretty conservative by nature and can't honestly say 😏 Glad I have it now though for sure! Best, Matt

[@rickappleby1043]

This is the best video that I’ve watched on how to use this type of jig. Well done. Thanks for posting.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You're quite welcome Rick... good news is that True Position has added pins for handle screw spacing plus "buttons" for dealing with Shaker/ flat panel doors.

[@GregsGarage]

That is a great tool for the job. The company is second to none.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

"great tool for the job"... exZACTly, Mr Greg! Excellent product made by a first rate company... as we both know!😎

[@tedfritsch3340]

A 5 Star Rating from a 5 Star woodworker. Hard to question that one. Thanks Matt as a new DYI'er at 73 I need something like this. Just purchased the "Pro" Model, I hope I can live up to the name.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks Ted... your interest and investment in stuff like this will keep you feeling young when other complacent people will feel old 20 years before their time! Best, Matt

[@kevincriswell7533]

This type of jig is very accurate and works great. I was not willing to put several hundred dollars into it to find out how well it worked. I bought a very similar jig, very well-made, on Amazon from Tourace for $29.95. As a professional cabinet maker, it has handled everything I’ve needed with ease.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

There's probably varying degrees of quality in the knock-offs Kevin... glad you found one that meets your needs...

[@gnusndn301]

Yes I agree with your paranoia check you can't be too careful cuz once you drill it you own. it. That jig looks very well put together and very precision, good job . It is extremely easy to make mistakes even though you've done it hundreds of times. I heard of the local cabinet shop that Miss drilled a whole kitchen , once. Wrong handle spacing!!! I felt bad for the one that did that because every one of us could have done the same thing. Never, I say never, gloat in someone else's mistake and hazard!!! I like your step stool , it reminds me of the first one I ever made multi years ago. Needless to say it blew out of the back of a pickup on a long journey to a job site. I'm retired now for several years and work on small potato projects in my garage. Once again I appreciate your attention to detail. Thank you.

[@anneoreilly4900]

Yes, great step stool. Video?

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@gnu; My greatest fear with this sort of work is making 'perfectly accurate mistakes' 😯😪😎 Sorry to hear about your beloved foot stool... you should make a replacement for nostalgia's sake, yes?

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@anne o'reilly: I do intend to do a video on that stool one of these days. Years of use and abuse have it looking a bit ragged and due for a replacement...

[@anneoreilly4900]

@NLC The shallow storage area is brilliant.

[@rrmerlin3402]

Check the 10:00 mark .Your work is spot on, the cabinet doors don't line up . Very nice jig .

[@glennfelpel9785]

Very nice tool you have there. And your attention to details is what makes it excellent. Thank you for the video.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks Glenn... I was concerned that it would come across as an info-mercial and am glad to know it didn't... for you anyways😎

[@johnchun3145]

I enjoyed the "unsponsored" tool review - I can only imagine how many other unsolicited tools have come to the NLC shop, and appreciate that you only publish your real-world experience if the tool meets the NLC standards for form, fit and function - thanks for only doing the tools you think are worthy of being tested. Had to chuckle looking at the "temporary plywood countertops" with the sink fixtures, cooking stuff etc all clearly being used. Been there too - where the client wants to use the kitchen while waiting for the countertops to. show up. Whatever the customer wants, right? :-)

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I seem to average 2 or 3 offers a week, mostly cheap knockoffers looking for someone to hype their wares... "your videos are amazing! We think your fans would love our travel cooler, garden tools, Fantikk drill, party kit, etc and we'll send it to you free..." Sad thing is it must work for some channels or they wouldn't be offering, right? You read the "temporary countertop" situation exactly! The level of appreciation for the minimal effort required makes it well worth it!

[@fixittony]

I bought a kit and loved using it. It is definitely a lifetime tool. I look forward to handing it down to my kids someday.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Cool. I don't use mine a lot but love it every time I do!

[@juanitaandrews9764]

I just bought the Suteck brand version from Amazon for $16. No instructions and so I was very happy to find your detailed video - I kept pausing and rewinding so it was like I was working beside you. My husband went from being panicked to impressed by the time I was done! 😆 Thanks for the 5 ⭐️ tutorial.

[@johnprohaska859]

Always appreciate your attention to detail and thorough explanations. Thanks for another great video.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

My pleasure!

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

Mike - Another winner. Thanks for the tip on what appears to be a great tool. It made installing the knobs and drawer pulls a piece of cake. Blessings to you and your family.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks Merle... definitely took some anxiety out of the process on this project! BTW it's Matt, not Mike... but I've been called far worse! 😉😁😎

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

@@NextLevelCarpentry Sorry for giving you a "new name." I always tell folks, I don't care what you call me, just don't forget to call me for dinner. Blessings to you sir.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Just don't call me Late for Dinner! LOL😎

[@jasonwalters4354]

That hack you used for those pins you made is awesome. Gave me a great idea, if you can't make those pins you can screw the handle directly through the drilling holes and accuracy space them

[@valpanig]

they couldn't cnc those pins from the factory ?

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

They might, especially considering the response from viewers of this video! 😎

[@TruePositionTools]

@@RazaXML Hello! Yes, we are indeed working on solutions and they will be coming to market soon.

[@alexmal23]

Awesome video, doing a DIY project on my new painted cabinets and your video helped with tips, tricks on the jig. Jig is coming in tomorrow! Thanks for the sharing!!

[@DaveMovold]

I bought one a few years ago, Love it. Makes it so easy. :)

[@TruePositionTools]

Thank you sir!

[@duanehurley2105]

Most handles like the ones here in your video, I reference the bags. 96mm or 146mm and so on. This tool has made hardware installation a breeze and the anxiety level is at a manageable level.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

My thinking is so old school sometimes that it didn't occur to me to reference dimensions on the bag... d'oh! I'd still double check for spacing/fit but your method is a much better starting place! Best, Matt

[@DavidNayer]

As a cabinet maker, I can see more than one additional use for such an accurate fixture. I have a couple of 1/4 inch thick 1 inch diameter magnets - might replace those spacer blocks.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Direct use of magnets is problematic since the drill guides are aluminum so the magnet would only stick to the actual drill sleeve, preventing actual drilling. My thought, which has problems too, was to recess magnets in both the aluminum block and the 1/4" pad. Not simple and not guaranteed to work either...

[@TruePositionTools]

The latest version of our Cabinet Hardware Jig includes adjustable spacers for shaker door and drawer fronts. These special thumb screws feature a rubber contact point and simply attach to the back of the Sliding Drill Guides, ensuring that the jig stays supported against the panel without damaging the surface.

[@Homerbub]

Thanks Matt! I got that same jig a few years ago, and love it. I couldn’t believe how fast it was compared to my homemade block jig. I did pretty much the same thing you did when I first used it. I kept double checking it. I didn’t want to botch a bunch of doors in a kitchen. I like your 1/4” spacer block idea. Thanks again!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Seems to be one of those tools that engenders skepticism until put to use, then it becomes indispensable, right? BTW The spacer block idea was buried in the instructions somewhere, along with flipping the edge guide to get more 'stability' so I can't take credit for its genesis, only for implementation 😎

[@kiwdwks]

Nice/through video of the jig. Just bought it. Thanks so much.

[@TruePositionTools]

Nice! Please tag us if you happen to post any of your projects. Cheers!

[@pwhsbuild]

I've had one of these for several years. A different time saver and has more than paid for itself. Absolutely accurate and even after all these years is still spot on.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Good to hear, Brian. No surprise, really, but reassuring. Best, Matt

[@nathansilver9190]

Hey Matt, Thanks for this video. I just bought one of those True Position jigs. I haven't used it yet but I opened it up and drooled over it a bit. Your video was extremely informative. I also loved your add ons....the pins and the pads. I am looking forward to using this jig. Thanks for alleviating some of my anxiety using a new tool.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Interesting coincidence Nathan... the True Position jig is a tool whose time has come IMHO. Long gone are the days where there was a single style drawer front and a single style door in whole kitchen and even in whole house where a jig like this would be Overkill. Today's kitchen and cabinet design with an infinite variety of configurations do this tool excellent ROI...

[@seemypaints]

Very Helpful and Well Explained in Detail's, Thank You & i Look Forward for New video Tutorials !., five Stars,

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for watching and commenting Carlos... Best, Matt

[@JW-mx3qg]

Been using this exact jig and it’s simply incredible. Fast and accurate.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for your evaluation of the jig JW... it seems to me one of those tools that I'll now be wondering how I ever did without it now!

[@jim21804]

Nice jig. Really works well. Great demonstration Matt. For the non professional or the guy who is only doing one kitchen, IKEA makes a plastic jig for 2.49. I used it when I installed my kitchen at my beach house and it worked great.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Hard to justify a couple hundred $$ when less than 5 gets the job done, right? Sensible viewers like you apply a bit of practicality when it comes to tools which I totally respect! Best, Matt

[@jrsuk1170]

I install cabinets for a living. I started watching this video thinking I would post a comment like "it's too much hassle to set up and just another tool box to cart around when my set square and tape measure with pencil lines on works good enough" To be honest I'm thinking about getting one of these now. Nothing causes you more anxiety than doors handles. 👍

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You sound so much like me it's actually quite humorous... if I were to watch someone else doing a video like this I would have had the exact same thought

[@jrsuk1170]

@@NextLevelCarpentry I'm taking that as a compliment 👍

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Great minds think alike... a compliment to me as well!

[@bobd.]

Good idea on the centering pins. I've been mounting my pulls right on the guides using the screws then centering them up, but your way is faster and accurate. Maybe True Position Tools will add those to their kit.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Yeah the centering pins work a bit better because they compensate for the difference between the diameter of the screws and the 5 mm diameter of the drilling guide more accurately IMHO. I actually spoke to the owner of true position about adding those pins and it sounded like they may have considered including something similar... it will be interesting to see if feedback from this video makes a difference...

[@TruePositionTools]

Hello! Yes, we are indeed working on solutions and they will be coming to market soon.

[@qwazy01]

Excellent points all around! TP (True Positions) maybe you should update your comment when a solution is available?

[@twwtb]

Really good video and a super looking tool. It looks well thought-out. I shudder to think what it must cost..I guess I could go look. I just put knobs and handles on some new cabinets in my home. I made a drilling guide from hardwood as you described. It worked very well. It's definetly not efficient to measure and mark every single hole and I'm glad I took the time to make the drilling guide. Any finish carpenter definitely needs a tool like the one you showed.

[@rjsenn4142]

Great demo! I considered this tool but as a DIYer it was out of my $$. I still use my Sommerfeld easy mark that I’ve had for several years. But if I did this for a living or had to do a whole kitchen I wouldn’t hesitate to buy one.

[@stuartcairnie9985]

Great looking jig, thanks for this video.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I'm a 'true believer' after just one kitchen, Stuart... helps that I love tools and was able to shoot a video to justify the extravagance though😎

[@stuartcairnie9985]

@@NextLevelCarpentry I hear you re tools, I bought something similar from Lee Valley Tools its ok but has some quirks and not as user friendly as yours.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@stuartcairnie9985 Because of circumstance I'm privileged to start 'at the top' this time with the True Position tool, avoiding the typical journey through a number of other copycat tools. Makes me thankful because most of the time I end up trying out 'ok' tools in the process. Best, Matt

[@edverbic9818]

Way to go Matt... Another job well done

[@robertsoreda7227]

Thank you very much for this video!!!!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Matt, great video and that seems like a great tool for installing the cabinet hardware no matter what Mike thinks. I guess I am an idiot because if I had to install hardware on a number of cabinets in a high end home I would use it

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for your comment Tom... Welcome to the Next Level Idiots Club where we strive for ever higher levels of idiocy by adapting useful an efficient tools and methods! 😎

[@mzimmerman12]

I bought mine years ago when it shipped in a cardboard box. I'll tell you where True Position messed up is the length of their t-square. People are using longer and longer handles. This can handle a 12" handle but then there is no room for the end stop. I recently had to by another cheaper brand to add to my kit with a t-square jig that is a few inches longer each way. Other than that, "What did I do for 25 years without this?" Love the tapered peg idea, .....will be making a set of those! Another thing I keep in my kit is some flat door bumpers to keep the jig and knurled knobs off of the painted doors. They also keep the jig from moving.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I get the 'what did I do for 25 years without this?' part! FWIW True Position listened to users like you and recently added special hardware for handling shaker doors. They even have padded 'button's to eliminate potential for the scratching you're rightly concerned about. As I understand it, they were in development at the time I was doing this video so I had to improvise but they sent me the new hardware once it was available for purchase. Also, the kit I demoed in this video came with extra long extension bars which, when combined with their very accurate T-square can handle hardware longer than 12" IMHO. I don't want to discount your long-term history with the tool or your 'cheaper brand' workaround but wanted to mention what I see and understand about the tool in case it helps you out going forward. 😁😎 Best, Matt

[@mzimmerman12]

@@NextLevelCarpentry I have the extension bars but the are worthless for a 10" handle that needs to be 3" from the top of the door. Cross bars that go out to 8" with the vertical bar that goes to 10 ". It forced me to spend $60 from their competition. As far as the padded bumbers go, I'll probably rig something up myself, I've already spent wrll over $400 on their stuff

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@mzimmerman12 Interesting... gotta do whatcha gotta do. Keep up the good work!😎

[@SkippyGranolaSA]

Certainly kicks the crap out of my usual "Piece of MDF With A Couple Holes Through It" method

[@edverbic7103]

Way to go Matt... Another job well done !😉👍👍

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thx Ed... much appreciated! Best, Matt

[@frankfinkelstein]

Great video! Thanks for the upload

[@Dr.CandanEsin]

Every time I watch your excellent educational videos and the job you created; I wonder does your barber is nervous while you get your haircut. I am certain your perfection always shames Murphy.

[@stoney268]

Im still amazed how easy you guys calculate with inches ;) Specially when it comes to like ooooh thats 1 1/43" lol Metric system is so much easier (to me lol)! Great videos u got, indeed next level!

[@mikemason4792]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@b3arwithm3]

I bought the $20 plastic version. It was not very sturdy which makes me nervous when drilling but all was fine in the end. It was just a one time use for me.

[@jerrystark3587]

Excellent jig. We used to make our own as needed, just as you said, but that takes time and the risk is that the jig (made of wood) becomes less accurate as you use it. The True-Position Jig looks reliable and accurate. Impressive, yet easy to use. Thanks! BTW: Your addition of the alignment pins was very sharp. The time you spent making this modification paid for itself the very first time you used it to accurately center the door handle. The extra-depth pads were also an inspiration and very useful, too. I'll bet you could fabricate something like a ruler stop clamp to fit onto the jig that could be easily used. I don't think a magnet would work on the aluminum jig. Excellent video. Well done!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You've 'been there', I can tell, Jerry! I kept thinking about how many different jig blocks I'd need to make to cover the various door/drawer configurations on this single project and was thankful for the 'universal' design of this jig. I wanted to have a machinist friend turn those tapered 5mm alignment pins for me but resorted to the McGuyver version you saw in the video. Now that I know they actually work, and work well, I think I'll trade favors with a machinist to get a few made. I'll consider your 'ruler stop clamp' idea as the magnet thing seems it could easily become more trouble than it's worth. Thanks for watching and commenting on this one... Best, Matt

[@jerrystark3587]

@@NextLevelCarpentry It occurs to me that something like a cross between a quarter-inch aluminum/nylon block and a binder clip (for paperwork) might work very well. It would be self clamping. You could also drill holes through the jig (ouch) and screw a threaded knob into metal or plastic spacer block. The latter has more loose pieces, but it would be dead solid.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@jerrystark3587 I think I'll end up with a very 'new school' solution to this: a tech savvy viewer offered to 3D print 'em out of a semi-flexible plastic that should just 'clip-on'. He's already printed the little alignment pins that I fussed with for a couple hours while making... hard to face up to the fact that 3D printing is now 'a thing'!

[@jerrystark3587]

@@NextLevelCarpentry I am so far behind the times that I did not even consider a 3D printer. 🙄 Old dogs 'n old tricks, I guess.

[@andrhamm]

I *just* completed 15 drawer boxes for 3 shop cabinets. Great timing on this one 😃

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

There's less need for an official drilling jig when drawers and handles are uniform but it might be the perfect opportunity to score a True Position model that should serve you well for a lifetime IMHO... and then there's that 10% off Coupon Code... 😉😎

[@williamsmith9026]

I don't do this much but, I'm gonna get this set up. May as well get the deluxe set.. its only 239.00 .. a tank of gas these days.. Thanks for the video. Quality as usual is tops!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You can get a full tank for only $239?! I was using the same justification to buy a new drillpress even though it's not quite as much as a tankful! 🥴

[@edwardmascari4661]

Excellent work!

[@donniegaskill1836]

Great video!!! This is truly quality work. You could connect the pads by using friction clips on the edges of the pads where you only have to push the on, sort of like the old style roller clips for kitchen cabinets.

[@TruePositionTools]

Hi! The latest version of our Cabinet Hardware Jig includes adjustable spacers for shaker door and drawer fronts. These special thumb screws feature a rubber contact point and simply attach to the back of the Sliding Drill Guides, ensuring that the jig stays supported against the panel without damaging the surface.

[@rudyswoodwork7236]

Good job good information thanks for sharing..

[@ronjones9373]

Pretty slick device.

[@monishghosh2899]

Amazing jig

[@brians5539]

You get a new truck? If so, congrats! If not that truck is still sweet looking! Great video Matt.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Good eye there Brian... it's not new, but is new to me 😀😎

[@miamixvlogs8306]

the furnitures is beautiful I love it, new friend here

[@Grt_cooking]

I just started a cabinet hardware business and have trouble doing the math of halfing the measurements. I'd be so much faster if it wasn't such an issue for me. Thanks for the video, I enjoyed every second of it

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

After using templates and jigs for installing Hardware my whole life I can't imagine being in a business that involves cabinet hardware without a true position fixture now... I think it would be a great investment for you even though my financial arrangements with true position have ended. Great tool great company great people... I wish you well in your new business! Best, Matt

[@Grt_cooking]

I purchased mine a month ago! I am going to use it this weekend I have 210 cabinets to do. Before I bought the TP brand I had the 30$ brand . And it was ok, but had a lot of give and would move sometimes when I'd go to mark .

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@Grt_cooking The guys at True Position told me that their best marketing program is those inexpensive inaccurate knock offs. There's still a little risk of operator error with the TP version but I felt very confident that any problems wouldn't be directly related to accuracy of the tool if properly set. You probably got the extra magnets for covering unused holes and the Shaker Door Panel drilling accessories for yours? Those were still in development when I did this video but they since sent them to me to add to my kit and the accessories looked like real improvements to the design/function which should really pay off on a 210 cabinet job! 😎

[@JWimpy]

That was a good commercial but I have been getting great results from my Kreg cabinet hardware jig for much less.

[@user-pt7cm1ty2n]

Metric inches! Ha! Great vid Matt as usual.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Fun that you noticed J... I'm waiting to get flamed for my lack of refined terminology... so far, so good!

[@markczarnecki7251]

Here's a tip. Use blue tape on both sides of the jig to serve as reference lines for the project, as needed. My eyes appreciate a blue tape edge to line up with a door frame line, for example.

[@streetkombativesystem4704]

They really are great jigs, I looked into one a few years ago but they were pricey. Although I really believe in buying American I just couldn't justify the price when I got one for $20 on Amazon, and I still use it after four years. Also the one I have is plastic and non marring, something that popped into my head soon as I saw those white cabinets lol. I wish them all the best, hopefully they will sell loads at trade shows to big cabinet shops and installers who can afford to purchase. Another great vid, cheers. Ps: I bet they include handle indexing pins in the future ;).

[@mattbowers5342]

Another excellent video Matt! I hope to achieve an amount of work to justify a jig like this someday!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks Matt... in my experience, a project that justifies outlay of extra $$ for a tool usually comes along at some point. The job doesn't have to pay for the tool outright but 25%~50% isn't uncommon. For example, I've never had a job that 'paid for' my bandsaw but the project that got me to take the plunge got the ball rolling. After that I've easily paid it off a number of times over but with a single project. Maybe a better example was spending $550 on a green line line laser. I finally bit the bullet to layout for box beams just to make the job possible. Wish I would have bought it a year sooner. I guess it goes the other way too... I bought a 'toe kick saw' for one project and have used it little since. Not sure which category this jig would fall into for you but some stuff to think about. The fact that you're mindful of what is and isn't a good 'investment' for your work/business tells me you'll succeed! Best, Matt

[@russmartin4189]

Matt, you can buy small flat neodymium super magnets. If you attach one to each side, and drill through them, all you would need to do is put your alignment pin in, put the magnet on, and you would be good to go. That is, if a magnet will stick to the tool, which may be aluminum.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Yeah the tool itself is CNC aluminum so magnet ideas are probably more trouble than they're worth... but there's no doubt a solution that's better than double stick tape🤔😎

[@TruePositionTools]

Hi! The latest version of our Cabinet Hardware Jig includes adjustable spacers for shaker door and drawer fronts. These special thumb screws feature a rubber contact point and simply attach to the back of the Sliding Drill Guides, ensuring that the jig stays supported against the panel without damaging the surface.

[@bloodgain]

I was honestly kind of surprised it wasn't even more expensive. It's a little overkill for a DIYer doing one set of pulls, maybe, but making multiple layout jigs/blocks for every kitchen you do would take a lot of extra time. Heck, for a big kitchen, I'd consider buying one and selling it on Craigslist after for $50 less. Their demo video also shows that you can use the ruler extension (the part in the top of the case) to set it consistently on same-sized drawers, just like you did with the door knobs. Saves you measuring for center on every single drawer -- faster and fewer chances to make those very accurate mistakes in measuring!

[@spilleradam]

If I’m putting knobs on kitchen cabinet doors, I use two combination squares, one to mark the centre of the stile and one to mark the location from bottom or top of cabinets , and handles with two screws, I’ll probably cut a black, the distance of screw holes in handles.

[@cb2000a]

A thick lead mechanical pencil works great too.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I should consider your suggestion since the '5mm grease pencil' I used was a bit less than ideal...

[@surfeymcsurfer]

kit now has adjustable standoff guide just for shaker style fronts.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

That's right... I got those accessories and they're pretty sweet! Best, Matt

[@beurky]

9:13 - you don't have to say you were kidding Matt, we know you were kidding because we all know that you don't feel the drill bit untill you see blood on the floor. ( we all drill ourselves, even after you tell us not too) lol Ps I love your videos

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I actually winced while editing video because it looked for sure like I would have drilled right into the palm of my hand on that knob! Been awhile since drilled a good hand hole... last drilling incident I had was driving a screw into a finger when it came out the back of a board I was screwing into place😲 Those memories tend to stick with you for awhile, right?!

[@jonnybkuehl878]

Great tool there!!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Agreed... almost cool enough to own even if it didn't pay for itself! 😎

[@richarddicktaylor219]

Matt what about using two small circular rare earth magnets (most come with a hole in the centre). As I recall you said the bushings were steel? This may be easier & as quick as double sided tape

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

The bushings are indeed steel Richard, and I have some magnets with holes for screws in the center so I'll check it out to see if it works as well in practice as it does in theory. Best, Matt

[@Maghanashi]

Another fantastic video, Matt. I've got a cheaper version of one of those that I've been using for a couple of years and it's yet to fail me.

[@FancyPantsFiles]

As much as this tool would increase my peace of mind, $200 for the base model is pretty steep. What tool isn't, nowadays. Might end up buying this thing at some point

[@joshmartin1938]

Another great video...

[@hanko5750]

2023 - Kit comes with the pins for spacing the handles and has an adjustable stand-offs for shaker cabinets

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Those two accessories show that the whole team at True Position Tools is dialed in to their customers and on a constant mission to improve their products!

[@grainplaner216]

very nice

[@bobwatkins1271]

Do the knurled steel set screws dent the aluminum scales when tightened?

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Not that I can see Bob... True Position spent a good deal of R&D on those... and it shows! Might be an issue with some of the knock-off brands but I don't know for sure. Best, Matt

[@reinhardtwildschut1093]

I could 3D print some slide on pads for the jig for you. Thinking of buying the jig myself, and if I do I will definetly do the print.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for the offer, Reinhardt. You might be interested in some follow-up info on those pads that I talk about in this related video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4Opp4Oaap6Lqas to avoid re-inventing a wheel. You may well come up with an improved method/solution and feel free to share in a comment on this video or the linked one to benefit other viewers and 3D printers/makers. Best, Matt

[@garymcwilliams2656]

Good video! I noticed you don't seem to worry about tear out on the back side of the drawers when you drill. How do you avoid that?

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Good, sharp drillbit running at high RPM with minimal pressure... and a bit of luck! 😉😁😎 BTW I often use a backer block but luckily didn't need it this time because it's just one more thing to complicate a video shoot...

[@pestpatroller]

So.. Is this the "Mystery Tool" you alluded to earlier? I have a much less expensive but sturdy version of that jig and I wouldnt switch back to the old wood block jig for anything. I also have a Kreg hardware jig that I let others use in order to keep my good jig out of their hands. lol

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I've been sitting on this tool for a while but it is not the mystery tool that I've been alluding to... I'm getting closer to revealing that but it still sits in a backlog of more pressing projects 😎

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Do you know where the Shaker style of Cabinet Doors and Drawers were first used? California where it is always Shaken Baby! Acurite Mistake! I need to keep that concept handy in case I need to use it for my defense! I thought I made a mistake once however it turned out I was wrong! I really do like That jig compared to wood jigs that I have made in the past for the same reasons you said. Your mod is an outstanding idea for centering those Metric inches on the handles. I missed the name of the that bottle of wine behind you can you share that name and Vintage?

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

FYI No wine was consumed in the making of this video... or any other NLC productions 😉😎 If a batch of chocolate chip cookies was to be laying around the kitchen it would be another story all together!

[@donpeifer696]

How much does the jig you're using cost?

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Since they sent me the kit to evaluate I didn't pay for it directly so I'm a bit out of touch on the pricing thing. Follow the link to True Position Tools' website in the video description for a price list of various kits and accessories. Apparently there are dozens of 'knock-offs' alternatives out there if direct cost is an issue and ROI is a concern. BTW the dollar value of time I spent producing the video far exceeds the actual cost of the tool which further skews my investment perspective. 😎

[@TruePositionTools]

He is using the Cabinet Hardware Jig Max $299, but if you don't need the extra accessories you can buy the Cabinet Hardware Jig for $199 Please see products here truepositiontools.com/products/?

[@juanitaandrews9764]

Just bought the Suteck brand version of this on Amazon for $16.

[@degrom542]

Will this jig work on doors with an applied moulding ?

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

It might take a little bit of McGuyvering to adapt if the applied moulding is very thick but no more so than any other drilling jig would and probably less.

[@CrimeVid]

How does the jig deal with the case that half the d handles have holes in the metal handles that are not parallel ? not a joke, happened to me !

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Reject pulls? Wow... that would be difficult to detect in time and then to make adjustments so they look aligned when installed... crazy!

[@CrimeVid]

These came from a very large multinational furniture company that we are all familiar with !

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

No surprise, really, from a huge company... hope you caught it soon enough or were otherwise able to get everything aligned without replacing doors/drawers?

[@CrimeVid]

@@NextLevelCarpentry As they were drilled through I could employ the horrible trick of putting the drill almost through from the back and swinging the hole in the right direction, a slightly oversize washer inside the drawer or door doesn’t get queried providing they’re all the same.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@CrimeVid Been there, done that😥 Aim for perfection and settle for the best you can do, right?

[@vigrue-kingofscrew4804]

nice video

[@lupitaalvarez2560]

Hello where can i buy the 2 lil pins you placed on top of the jig to make sure the Handeles are in the right measurements of the 2 holes

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

As you know I made the pins I used but True Position is going to have them available as an accessory and to include in future kits. I haven't heard the status of that but you can call them to find out. Also, a guy I know 3D printed some that work nicely so if you have access to a 3D printer I might be able to get the printing file for you...

[@joshbrown7984]

Have you tried the shelf pin jig? What model were you showing here?

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I have tried the shelf pin jig which worked great for a non-typical application. I found it super accurate for drilling and spacing but not really a setup I'd use for mass-production as other dedicated jigs are probably more efficient. The model shown in the video is the Pro + Case but the only thing that has over other less expensive models is more accessories. Hope that helps?

[@joshbrown7984]

@@NextLevelCarpentry definitely does. We are not production, but custom finish carpentry group.

[@joshbrown7984]

Bought the Max to help us

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@joshbrown7984 I got mine mainly because of the KZbin Channel but sure wish I'd bought one years earlier when I did more cabinet installation on projects so I bet it will really help you out in your occupation. It might take a little bit to get used to how to use the jig efficiently but it's totally worth the time invested IMHO. Best, Matt

[@stevebengel1346]

I've never tried this jig, I've used a Euro Handle Jig for a good 15 years now , cost about $30 about 15 years ago and came with a lifetime warranty which I tested a couple of years ago when a screw stripped, I called the number and they sent a replacement overnight for free.

[@leroyjenkins9623]

Nice I've been looking for a quality drawer handle jig. I need some of those centering shelf pins you made how did you make them?

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

It think this brand is worth any extra $$ it costs over obvious knock offs out there Leroy but I'm surely a bit biased. Don't want to be a guinea pig on something like this tool though. Don't forget the 10% off Coupon Code if you're ready to invest in one of these. For the centering pins I bought a little bag of 5mm plain steel shelf pegs. Chucked them into my drillpress and used an angle grinder and file to shape the tapered points. Drilled a 5mm hole in a block of maple, put a washer with a hole that fit snug over 5mm and drove the peg through the washer about 1/2 way where it holds firmly. It would be much better to have them machined out of solid brass or aluminum rod stock if you know a machinist... Best, Matt

[@leroyjenkins9623]

@@NextLevelCarpentry I build and install cabinets only been doing it for a couple years now trying to learn as much as I can love the channel. this jig will definitely help worth every penny thanks for the feedback.

[@m.d.d.3051]

Price on this kit is pretty salty (though, it does appear to be worth it. If you like it, I'm sure I would, too). A question - that you may or may not want to answer - I would have is do you include hardware install in your cabinet installation quote, or is it an add-on cost for the client? At the price of this kit, I'm wondering how long it would take for the tool to pay for itself? Second question, and you may not have the answer to this one yet ... Do you know how much time this kit saved you over doing it the "old way"? Love your content, btw.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

All my work is 'cost-plus' so there's no quoting involved. Although it's a bit uncommon the discerning clients I work for appreciate it because they get to make choices/changes throughout their project without an endless stream of change orders. The 'insurance policy' aspect of having the tool pay for itself isn't a bullet point from True Position; it's how I feel. While I'm paid to install pulls on cabinets, I don't get paid for making mistakes and replacing a single mis-drilled door could easily pay for the tool in replacement cost alone, not to mention project delay, embarrassment, etc. That aside, I think that it's at least twice as fast, probably 3x, compared to doing a responsible job with shop-made drilling guide blocks, etc. BTW I wasn't even aware this tool existed before interacting with True Position, a chain of events that lead to this video. I can't honestly say what I would have done for this kitchen but suspect I'd have gone the shop-made drill guide block route. I'm frugal by nature and can easily see myself looking at the price of the jig and thinking "I've gone my whole life without it so why do I need it now" and blowing it off and so don't want to imply to viewers that this jig is the only way. But then I thought the same and worse about text messaging and oscillating multi-tools... and if you were to see me now! Not sure if I addressed your questions but wanted to share a few thoughts to ponder... Best, Matt

[@m.d.d.3051]

@@NextLevelCarpentry As always, Matt, you give a straight answer to questions. Appreciate the input. I do a lot of installs for general contractors who want a "per box" price and hardware install is usually included. A lot of times since I don't know the nature of the hardware, that's hard to quote. 2x as fast for installs would help this tool pay for itself over the course of a couple of installs or so. I, too, am frugal (friends call it cheap, lol) but don't mind paying a premium for something that will make my job easier and faster, leading to more profit. Love the content on your channel. I almost always learn something watching your videos, and I'm an old(er) timer as well. Take care.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@m.d.d.3051 It would be nice to find a way to differentiate your installs from 'the other guys' in the eyes of generals who always shop price. Hate to see a guy spend over $250 just to compete against hacks in a fast price race to the bottom. If you can get paid more to install the same cabinets because you're both faster AND better it could be worth the investment. All things being equal, if you can get it done as fast as the competition with a couple simple blocks with guide holes just save the $$ and spend it on a round of golf or other pastime/hobby😉😎

[@m.d.d.3051]

@@NextLevelCarpentry Matt, you're going to open a can of worms right there ... I'm going to refrain from grumbling about generals who want top quality for bargain basement prices. I avoid them, but occasionally one needs to put bread and butter on the table ... This kit will go on my "maybe" list (much like a track saw has been there for ... oh ... since they came out). And yes, differentiation based on quality, efficiency, and a better overall experience is what I'm marketing. I'm shifting my focus more to custom cabinet shops who view installs as secondary to what they do, or need a trusted installer for installs further than they want to go. As always, appreciate your input.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@m.d.d.3051 nailed it with "much like a track saw has been there for ... oh ... since they came out"... that is SO me😉😎 In my experience, anyone willing, like yourself, to market 'a better overall experience' will find fulfillment and success. Getting yourself mentioned as a 'certified installer' or something but those customs cabinet shops is excellent. A bad install/installer can sully the reputation of the best cabinet maker in a heartbeat. All the best!! Matt

[@user-zz8ln3uh5x]

I feel your apprehension... I was about halfway through a job installing center-to-center pulls and just getting comfortable when I drilled through the center hole of the jig. Ruined my day. I immediately put a piece of blue tape over the center hole... which, had I been paying attention, Ron Paulk warned about in a video prior to my incident. Face palm. I like your skull and crossbones center hole protection : ) I hope you didn't do something similar. How about a lime green 3D-printed center hole flag on your online shop? Check, double-check, triple-check, take your time...

[@Fuegodiver]

Hi I noticed you didn't use a backer board to prevent tear out. I only do it around my home and found when I didn't use one I have problems. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

As long as the bit is sharp, I use plenty of RPM and modest pressure, chipping on the back side is minimal and easily covered by the screw head... nothing wrong with using a backer board though as it leaves nothing to chance for unacceptable damage. Best, Matt

[@xtranormal2350]

I've had great luck with a brad-point drill bit to do these kinds of holes.

[@JF0913]

Was wondering what brand router do you have in your table saw / router table. Also the D handle router is it your preferred router ? I appreciate your feed back if you have time to respond. I’m looking to buy myself a good router. Thanks

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Hey JF... I have two Bosch plunge routers that I used to interchange in my router table. Ever since upgrading to a solid phenolic top on my tablesaw's extension table (that doubled as a router table) I've not made the cutout for use as a router table like before. I plan/expect to install a Master Lift Pro II from MLCS into the table but that hasn't materialized yet. In the meantime the D-handle Bosch you see me use is my preferred one, even above the Makita D-Handle I did an unboxing and review of a few months back. Luckily I found a nearly unused old D-Handle Bosch on eBay to replace my old tired Bosch 1618, my all time favorite router. Seems to me routers are a personal preference thing and that what's best for me might be different than what's best for you/others. For the most part though I don't think you can go wrong with any of the Bosch models as long as it has features you want/need/like. Wish I had something more concrete to recommend with reasons to back it up but, sadly, I do not.

[@JF0913]

Thanks for your prompt response Matt it’s greatly appreciated.

[@schm4704]

Those would probably be System 32 handles, which are on a 32 mm grid. So that's 128 mm or 5.04 inches, 224 mm for the 8-ish one etc.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I bet you're right... kind of highlights my anachronistic ways of thinking where measurements and dimensions are concerned🤔😁😎

[@timoitaluoma2431]

@@NextLevelCarpentry metric inches ???

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

It's a new cross-cultural term Timo... very similar to Imperial centimeters. 😎

[@perrybrown4985]

Instead of making the alignment/test pins for the handles, could you just screw the handles onto the jig? Then you could simultaneously adjust both end blocks to centre the handle. (Just a thought)

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

As I understand it, some users do that Perry. I don't like it because of the amount of play between the diameter of the screws and the 5mm drill guide leaves a margin for error I don't like. So pins are more accurate and quicker IMHO but it's not a matter of right and wrong, just different. Best, Matt

[@perrybrown4985]

@@NextLevelCarpentry Ah, I was wondering about how the jig accounted for different diameter screws. With the oversize holes in the jig, your method is certainly the way to go. (I knew you would have a good reason 🙂) Maybe the jig needs screw in bushings so the holes match the drill? (As a percentage, it ought not cost too much more ...)

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@perrybrown4985 It's probably more a matter of practicality than cost because the difference in diameter between 5mm guides/drillbit and about 3/16" screws is about a perfect fudge factor for variation in hardware, wood movement and Mr Murphy IMHO. Even if I could achieve more precision in drilling I don't think I would... Best, Matt

[@blass5506]

Wondering 🤔 how much do you charge for this service ?

[@mattjackson3996]

All the work I do is on a time and material basis at an hourly rate and profit percentage discussed with paying clients. It's not inexpensive but, I'm told constantly, is an excellent value. 😎

[@ot9180]

Iz there a next level after zhis level or this is it?

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

This level is IT for sure... for me anyways. Everyone can achieve their own Next Level IMHO... give it your best shot!

[@craigconway4093]

Awesome :)

[@rollovaughan]

Been a while since you’ve posted. I was getting a little concerned to be honest.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Technical issues seem to be bogging me down recently, hampering video production efficiency... other than that, it's all good but thanks for your concern 😎