[wpollock]

I have some 2 screw drawer pulls and have been using a jig where the center line and mounting screw hole spacing is preset before drilling the drawer fronts. It appears I allowed the jig to move enough when drilling a set of holes to prevent the machine screws from aligning to start into the threads on the mounting side of the pull. It isn't off too much but I do not want to create a situation where there is a gap showing outside of the drawer pull relief. Naturally I can start one screw which then prevents alignment of the other. Any way to safely increase the size of the hole on the side that will not line up but still keep it covered by the pull relief?

Thanks

 

[ront02769]

No idea not being able to see anything. You CAN normally use the same drill bit in the hole and just press it against the side of the hole in the direction you need the screw to move.....or maybe move both of them a bit.

 

[MTN REMODEL LLC]

See post by Wpollack....."How To Fix Misspaced Cabinet Drawer Pull Mounting Holes"......... he has the same problem.:wink2::biggrin2::wink2::smile:

 

[Bud9051]

The rotozip drill bit is designed to cut sideways and can be used in a drill. The drill will spin a lot slower which is actually good, slower helps control what you are doing.

Then there is always the plug method where you fill the hole with wood and after it dries you drill a new hole.

Bud

 

[huesmann]

Assuming your pulls have some size on them that would cover the mistake hole, you can use your drill bit to walk the hole (effectively slot it) on the drawer face toward where it should be. Alternately, you can get a piece of scrap wood, clamp it over the face, and drill the holes in the right place through the scrap.

If the already-drilled hole(s) would be exposed, you'll need to repair the hole(s), or replace the drawer face.

 

[wpollock]

So after reading all of the informative replies to my problem, my wife suggested trying a different pull since she read others had posted there was some variability in the pull length themselves. While i looked on this as being a long shot I did as she suggested and the different pull aligned perfectly. Maybe not saying too much of the pull's quality but also perhaps this happens due to mass production. Glad it solved my issue and hope to figure out how to anchor my jig so it doesn't shift when I drill my remaining pulls which are many.

Thanks for all who offered suggestions.

 

[carpdad]

You can use clamps. Spring clamp can hold well and convenient, ones with padding on the jaw. Gentle start on the drill so the drill bit makes a mark first then the bit should stay on course. Big enough jig so it is convenient to grip tight.