The Ultimate Cabinet Hardware Jig

by Stephen
Best Cabinet Hardware Jig TP-1934

Install cabinet hardware quickly and efficiently with this top of the line cabinet hardware jig.

Throw away those homemade paper templates and wooden jigs.  Say good bye to awkward measurements with a tape measure.  Make your work standout, by using the True Position Tools “Original Cabinet Hardware Jig” (Models TP-1934 and TP-1935). With this locating jig, you will be able to quickly and accurately pinpoint where to drill and install your cabinet hardware.  Whether you’re a professional contractor or just a DIYer that doesn’t want to screw up your brand cabinets, this is your go-to-tool.

Reversible Cabinet Hardware Jig

Versatility and Key Features

The TP-1934 works on any cabinet door style including shaker doors & recessed drawer fronts.  Designed for drawers with fronts up to 16” tall and hardware up to 12” in length (center mounting hole to center mounting hole). It comes with a 5mm drill bit and a hard carrying case.  If your hardware is longer than 12” center to center check out the TP-1935 model which can handle up to 38” hardware.

  • Locate Door Hardware (Handles, Pulls, Knobs) Holes
  • Works on Any Cabinet Style
  • Fully Adjustable allowing you to customize the offsets for any hardware.
  • Fully Reversible allowing for quick drilling of the opposite cabinet door. No need to re-adjust and re-setup.
  • Locate Hinge Holes
  • Locate Shelf Pin Hole Patterns

Precision

This cabinet hardware jig is the arguably the most accurate on the market. It is made in the USA.  Constructed from US forged aircraft grade aluminum with laser etched markings that will not rub-off.  There are no plastic components that are susceptible to break or wear out.  It is precision machined to ±0.0002” tolerance and hand-calibrated to .001” square upon assembly.  Case-hardened steel bushings accurately locate your drill bits and are designed to last more than 10,000 holes.  If anything does wear out True Position Tools has you covered with a lifetime warranty.

Which Jig is Right for me?

TP-1934

Get the basic TP-1934 Kit:  If you are only doing work with hardware 12” center to center and smaller.  Even if your job is small and you think you can get away without using a jig.  This basic kit will ensure you don’t make any costly mistakes.

Versatile Cabinet Hardware Jig

TP-1934 + Extended Ruler

Buy the TP-1934 with the Extended Ruler if you are going to install lots of drawer hardware.  The extended ruler allows you to index the jig from the edge of the drawer to easily locate its center.  Once you’ve set the tool you can drill many drawers rapidly.  Check out the photo to the right to see this setup.

TP-1935 (Also known as the “Long Handle Kit” or “MAX”)

If you performing lots of jobs where you may use hardware greater than 12” center to center.  Or if you are also creating pin hole patterns for shelves. This kit comes with precision rails with drill bushings evenly spaced so that you can drill the shelf pin hole patterns quickly.  The TP-1935 also includes the Extended Ruler.  If you are a contractor who installs cabinet hardware often you will want the versatility of the TP-1935.

Drill Jig For Long Handles
Pin Pattern Drill Jig for Shelves

Conclusion

The TP-1934 and TP-1935 are the best cabinet hardware jigs on the market.  These jigs will allow you to quickly locate mounting holes for any cabinet hardware.  They work on any type of cabinet drawer or door.

Don’t make the mistake of miss-drilling and ruining your brand-new cabinets.  After spending thousands of dollars on brand-new cabinets, now is not the time to use a cheap plastic tool.  Use a precision tool to make sure you protect your kitchen investment.  This efficient tool will ultimately save you time, money, and stress.

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