Cabinet Hardware Jig
Install knobs and handles in seconds with the most accurate cabinet hardware jig on the market. Perfect results every time on any cabinet door or drawer front.
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Cabinet Hardware Jig ORIGINAL + Case
$199
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Money Back Guarantee
If this isn't one of the best tools you have ever owned simply return it for a full refund within 60 days of purchase.
Includes Rapid Center Extension for rapid, repeat drawer & door fronts.
$249
Includes both Long Pull & Rapid Center Extensions for even more capability for rapid centering, long hardware, and shelf pins.
$299
Specifications
Lifetime Bushing Warranty
Instructions
Perfect Hardware Every Time
HOW IT WORKS
Built For Speed
Our Cabinet Hardware Jig doesn’t require marking or clamping. Created from a superior, hardened anodized aluminum that comes equipped with laser engraved rulers and case hardened bushings.
The Only Cabinet Hardware Jig For Shaker Drawers
Get the stability you need to drill into recessed panels with our patent-pending adjustable Shaker Drawer Spacers.
The Only Calibrated Cabinet Hardware Jig
10x more precise than imitations, with proven results you can count on. Patent-pending True Calibration™ system with Perfect Match™ laser engraved rulers. The most accurate cabinet hardware jig on the market.
Imitations Won’t Do
Our hardware jig is designed for the accuracy and durability you need. We hand assemble parts that are machined to ±0.0002” tolerance and then each completed jig is calibrated to .005” square. This can only be achieved using the highest grade materials and aerospace precision.
Pinnacle of Innovation
Developed and machined with an unprecedented grade of precision, durability and versatility. With such unique precision and robust build strength, the only tool that allows you to drill directly through it without the need for clamps or marking hole locations.
Premium Build Quality
- 3x Stronger Anodized Aluminum
- Lightweight, Strength of Steel
- Bushings Last 10,000+ Holes
- Laser Engraved English & Metric Rulers
Our “Precision Guarantee” promise is that each jig we produce adheres to our exact specifications, with the highest quality American parts.
If you receive your hardware jig and feel that it’s not one of the best products you’ve ever purchased, please contact True Position Tools within 60 days of purchase for a full refund.
What People Are Saying
"Saves hours on every single kitchen install."
"Gives you the ability to repeat perfectly whole layout from door to door, drawer to drawer--without worrying about wrecking the front of an expensive cabinet by poorly placed hole."
– Essential Craftsman
Recommended by Tom Silva.
– This Old House
"5 Stars for Fit, Finish, and Function."
– Next Level Carpentry
"Game changer."
– Fine Woodworking Magazine
"This will be in my shop...forever."
– Jason Bent
"Knobs & pulls made easy."
"Fast and repeatable, just what you want when installing a kitchen's worth of pulls."
– Woodcraft Magazine
"Knobs & pulls made easy."
"Fast and repeatable, just what you want when installing a kitchen's worth of pulls."
– Woodcraft Magazine
"Game changer."
– Fine Woodworking Magazine
"This will be in my shop...forever."
– Jason Bent
FAQs
Not at all! This tool is very easy to use and designed to take the frustration out of hardware installation for homeowners and cabinet professionals alike. It is used by many professionals due to its substantial time savings, unrivaled accuracy, and durability.
12” Center-to-Center (300mm) for the Original (TP-CHJ) & PRO (TP-CHJ-PRO)
For cabinet handles larger than 12″, purchase the Cabinet Hardware Jig MAX (TP-CHJ-MAX) to install hardware up to 38″ (960mm).
If you already own the Original Cabinet Hardware Jig (TP-CHJ), you can upgrade to the MAX with the Long Pull & Rapid Center Combo (TP-CHJ-LPRC).
For even longer pulls, multiple jigs can be conjoined via thumb screws to drill for any length of handle.
Yes! Just set up the tool for one door and you can flip and drill for the next. We recommend checking that your thumb screws are still tight before drilling the next hole.
Yes, our Cabinet Hardware Jigs now include our new Shaker Drawer Spacers (TP-CHJ-SDS), so installing hardware on Shaker drawer fronts has never been easier. Our specialized jig is the only tool available that can accurately and quickly help you install handles on the inset panel of drawers.
For more information, see our guide on Shaker drawer hardware placement.
If you previously purchased a Cabinet Hardware Jig and it did not come with Shaker Drawer Spacers, they are available for purchase.
Always make sure to start with a sharp drill bit. Generally chipping is not an issue with the provided drill bit. Extra precautions include taping the work surface with blue painter’s tape. For melamines and veneers, consider using a brad point bit.
True Position Tools has high-quality 5mm brad point drill bits available for purchase in our store.
Always use a sharp drill bit and relieve chips as you drill by pulling the drill out of the workpiece as it’s running to spin off excess wood chips. Do not apply much pressure while drilling, especially at the end of the hole. Holding or clamping a sacrificial block of scrap wood against the back of the door while you drill is recommended for extra protection against blowout.
In most cases, the screw head covers any minimal blowout. In extreme cases, where a screw head would not cover minimal chipping from the exit of the drill, users will drill the hole halfway with a standard drill bit, then use a tapered drill bit to finish the hole. To prevent drilling injuries, always be aware of where your hands are positioned.
1/2″ width — The small and large end stops can also be reversed if extra clearance is needed.
16″ — Be advised, it’s typically not preferred to place hardware on the center of a large drawer front as it can make it more difficult to open. In most cases, placing the hardware more towards the top of the drawer front is desired for operation and aesthetics.
Over the years, many! Changes to the jig include a larger top stop, more durable thumb screws, a redesigned end stop, and extending the bottom rail of the T-square by approximately 1”. We now also laser etch the numbers into the jig, where before we screen printed them over the aluminum T-Square. We are the only Cabinet Hardware Jig in Black! In recent years, the tool has started shipping in a hard plastic case instead of a cardboard box.
Every Cabinet Hardware Jig now includes an Accessory Kit that contains Hardware Spacing Pins, Shaker Drawer Spacers, and Magnetic Bushing Covers.
Yes! Every part of the tool is either covered under warranty or can be purchased separately. We have many commonly needed replacement parts available on our website. Please contact us here or call 760-279-3033 if you are having trouble finding the part you need.
Top (large) stop and T-square parts are only available as a set, as they need to be precision-mated in-house to a tolerance of .001” square for us to be able to guarantee their accuracy.
Color: Since 2017 we’ve been making our jig in “TPT Black”.
Calibration: Inside your case you’ll find a Certificate of Calibration with a unique serial number for your jig. On the jig itself, you’ll also find a protective sticker covering the two factory calibrated screws.
Laser-Etched Rulers: Our rulers are precision laser-etched which is a permanent etching. Imitation jigs are screen printed and can rub off with use.
Made in USA: True Position Tools makes the only Cabinet Hardware Jig that is made in the USA. Imitation jigs are crudely made overseas.
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Hawk (verified owner) –
This is an excellent tool, well built, easy to use and accurate. Makes all you hardware look professionally installed.
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Isee (verified owner) –
Outstanding, PROFESSIONAL tool. Saved $750 putting all the handles and drawer pulls on in our new house. Pros often charge $1 per hole… do the math. Paid for the device with savings in the kitchen alone. VERY easy to use and extremely versatile. Not anything like the little flimsy cheap plastic guides. This is quality aluminum with hardened steel guides for the drill bit. Makes FAST work of installing a whole series of knobs and pulls. Easily adjustable for almost any configuration. HIGHLY recommended.
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Chris House (verified owner) –
I am a kitchen installer and usually make my own jigs for handles and knobs but since I purchased this I wonder how I have gotten along without it . the ease of use and accuracy is incredible will be buying another for my other crew soon. thanks for offering this product on your site.
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Joe Valaitis (verified owner) –
one of the best tools a true craftsman should have in their tool box. I recently did a job with 38 sets of holes, that’s 76 separate holes.. Before this trusted tool you would have to measure for each hole, then drill the 76 holes hoping you were dead nuts on. Chances are you may be a fraction off using this old method … of measuring for each hole. With my new ‘True Position Hardware Jig’ no problem… just set up the drill guides, measure the positing for each set of holes, set up your ‘ drill guides, and you will be ‘ dead nuts on’. No more guess work or hoping you measured all 76 holes correctly. With this jig no guess work, just measure for positioning centered or what ever the drawer calls for and you will be ‘ dead nuts on’ each time.This jig has helped to cut my hardware installation time by more then half, and with less guess work and hoping you got it right… It’s worth the money and in the end you can do more hardware installations which means a better job and more of them as a result, Production is up, revenue is up, and my time spent on the job for hardware installation is cut by more then half. Every true craftsman should have the ‘ True Position Hardware Jig’ ….Thank you Joe V, Omaha, NE
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Bobby Standridge (verified owner) –
I’m a cabinet builder who has been in business for over 20 years. This is the Best jig I have ever used for door and drawer hardware.
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