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

$199

Cabinet Hardware Jig ORIGINAL + Case

$199

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$50 - Upgrade to PRO
Cabinet Hardware Jig PRO on Shaker Drawer

Includes Rapid Center Extension for rapid, repeat drawer & door fronts.

$249

$100 - Upgrade to MAX
Cabinet Hardware Jig MAX on Shaker Drawer Front

Includes both Long Pull & Rapid Center Extensions for even more capability for rapid centering, long hardware, and shelf pins.

$299

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Perfect Hardware Every Time

HOW IT WORKS

  • Set Hardware Spacing

    Quickly and accurately space your hardware using our hardware spacing pins.

  • Set Location

    Place hardware on cabinet to find the position you like, then simply transfer measurements to the jig.

  • Hold. Drill. Repeat.

    No clamp needed! Simply hold and drill. Easily repeat on same-sized drawers/doors.

MOST ACCURATE, MOST IMITATED

Made in USA Since 1996

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

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

Max Handle Width:  12″ Center-to-Center
 
Max Centering (on drawer front width/door height):  18” with end stop, Infinite with center mark
 
Max Drawer Front Centering Height:  16″
 
Max Shelf Pin Hole Pattern:  3 holes
 
Min. Width Door Panel (stile/rail):  1/2″
 
Min. Placement From Edge (of door/drawer front): 1/4″
 
Tool Dimensions:  9.5” x 12.5″ x 2”
 
Bushings: 5mm x 1/2″ length
 
Material:  Hardened anodized aluminum, Case-hardened steel bushings, Stainless steel thumb screws
 
Carrying Case:  Hardened plastic, Stainless steel latches
 
Weight:  4.3 lbs with case
 
Notice:  Proposition 65

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”.  

CalibrationInside 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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  1. well made and easy to use

    frick (verified owner)

    this tool is the bomb wouldnt go to work with out it. well made and easy to use. if you make a mistake with cabinets you can usualy fix it but if you drill a door or drawer wrong you are sunk. i highly recommend this tool

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  2. Five Stars

    william eric howell (verified owner)

    Absolutely the best jig ever. Totally worth the $190 bucks. This tool is awesome.

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  3. Only weak point is the set screws can come loose due to the fact that the metal that the point presses against is hard and so it

    Geoff Dunn (verified owner)

    FABULOUS! If you install cabinets and hardware for a living you need to get this guide and throw everything else away. It will pay for itself in one job.Only weak point is the set screws can come loose due to the fact that the metal that the point presses against is hard and so it doesn’t get as tight a grip as I would like. To avoid problems I regularly check the tightness of them. If they were to make the threaded point of a softer metal so it locks tighter that might solve the problem,

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  4. Excellent--highly recommended.

    David R Oslager (verified owner)

    I bought this jig after using handmade jigs that I would make as necessary. They were made in the field, and sometimes were slightly off by 1mm or so. On a large handle, or row of cabinets, that can be very noticeable.Now with this jig, drilling for handles is DEAD ON ACCURATE EVERY SINGLE TIME. This jig is solid and extremely well built. The box doubles as a cardboard carrying case so it sits on the shelf in my truck rather than bouncing around in the toolbox. (The box will eventually need to be replaced–it’s not a hard case, unfortunately).The options are endless with this jig. It is a bit pricey, but you will not regret it.I have also purchased the line boring extensions (you can buy the whole thing as the TP-1935 kit). I look forward to using those for drilling holes for those custom jobs that hard to program on the CNC.UPDATE:After purchasing the add-on line boring extensions, I still can say this is a VERY well built, well put together jig. They all fit in one case which is nice. The line boring extensions are very well built with nice bushings. All in all it is an EXCELLENT purchase. The precision of the markings on the jig is dead on accurate and very easy to line up and set with the set screws.A few comments:When using the line boring extensions: Start by registering one end of the extensions overlapping with an existing hole, if possible. Put a drill bit in there to hold it. I found that there is some flex over the length of the entire jig, so measure the distance perfectly and drill one hole on the other end and put in a drill bit or 5mm peg to hold it. Then drill the bulk of the holes. Otherwise, you may be off by 2-3mm which is more than enough to throw things off.The drill stop collar that is included with the drill bits is junk. Throw it away and get a decent set of drill stops for controlling the depth of the drill. I purchased these and i am happy with them: General Tools & Instruments S838 6 Piece 3/16-Inch to 1/2-Inch Drill Stop AssortmentI wasn’t very impressed with the included drill bits either. I was drilling melamine and they had some tear out. I found putting a strip of blue painters tape under the jig helps. And apply pressure to the jig where you are drilling. That should help with tear out. Same on the back side, if you are drilling holes all the way through the material.

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  5. top quality. made installing hardware a breeze on 50 ...

    turbosporsche (verified owner)

    top quality. made installing hardware a breeze on 50 cabinets.

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