Easy Switch From a Knob to a Handle on Furniture
Here is how to easily switch a knob on a piece of furniture to a handle.
First, remove the old knob.
Using a strip of painters tape, mark the holes on the back of the handle with a marker.
Transfer the tape to the drawer centered directly over the top of the old knob hole.
Drill through the marks on the tape.
The handle I used had posts on the back so I used a drill bit large enough for the posts to slide into the holes that I drilled in the drawer.
Your new handle holes will line up perfectly and you've covered up the old knob hole!
Don't you wish you knew this easy trick years ago?
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Thanks for the tip. The new handle is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteDee
I have a jig, but this is really handy for a couple of handles! I'm pinning it!
ReplyDeletehave a great week Susan.
gail
Yes, I do wish I had known this trick years ago! I have always been too intimidated to change out a knob for a handle. I am stunned by how easy this can be! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI have a cabinet my husand and brother in law made me two years ago.. and all six drawers still need handles/knobs.. thanks for sharing this trick.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tip...I pinned it to my helpful hints board.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Denise
Oh, I did the same last week with my new kitchen hardware. I had simple buttons and
ReplyDeleteI wanted to change for black handles. They have great handles at Ikea's that you
can use without changing the front of the drawers. You have only to do as you did and
the first hole is covered by the "back" of these new handles.
Sorry for my English, be indulgent I am French !
Amicalement.
Anne
I love make-your-life-easier tips like this!!! Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
OMG!!!!!!!!! You are unbelievable! With this trick, I will save a lot of time! ...and wood :D
ReplyDeleteI love your handle. Did you buy it local or online? lin lbprich@bellsouth.net
ReplyDeleteSUPER tip thanks a bunch!!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! Thanks for sharing it. I'm always looking for ways to make life easier.
ReplyDeleteAren't you clever!! Thanks for the tip! :)
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