Make a cabinet hardware jig from the measurements you already trust.

What the printable jig does

A cabinet hardware jig transfers a planned knob or pull position onto the workpiece. PrintJig creates that transfer guide from the actual drawer-front or cabinet-door measurements you enter. For a drawer, the tool places a knob or two-hole pull around the panel center. For a door, it uses the selected side and end plus the edge offsets you specify.

The exported PDF is vector-based and intended to print at physical size. It includes the hole centers, alignment references, the dimensions used to create the guide, and a calibration square. Nothing is uploaded: the calculation, saved setup, and PDF generation happen in the browser.

How to make the template

1. Measure the panel. Enter the finished drawer-front or door width and height. Measure the actual installed part rather than relying on a catalog label.
2. Choose the hardware. Select a single knob or a two-hole pull. For a pull, measure center to center between its mounting holes.
3. Choose the placement. Drawer hardware is centered by the tool. Door hardware uses the side, top or bottom end, and the offsets you enter.
4. Select the paper. Choose US Letter or A4. PrintJig checks whether the required full-size guide fits the selected sheet.
5. Download and print. Use Actual size or 100% scale. Disable Fit, Shrink, or Scale to page.
6. Verify before drilling. Measure the printed calibration square and compare the marks with the physical hardware.

Why printer scale matters

A drawing can look correct while being physically wrong. Many print dialogs quietly resize a page to fit printable margins. Even a small percentage change can move two pull holes far enough to bind the screws or damage a finished front. PrintJig includes a one-inch or 25.4 mm calibration check so the paper can be tested with a ruler before it touches the cabinet.

If the calibration square is wrong, do not compensate by moving the marks by eye. Correct the print setting and print again. If the guide is larger than one sheet, use a reusable commercial jig or make a rigid shop template instead of piecing together an uncertain paper reference.

Knobs, pulls, and existing holes

A knob needs one center mark. A pull needs both its center-to-center spacing and the intended midpoint. Do not assume a pull described as “five inch” has exactly five inches between screws; product names sometimes describe overall length. Measure the mounting holes or confirm the manufacturer drawing.

For replacement hardware, measure the existing holes first. If they are usable, select hardware with the same center-to-center dimension. If they must be repaired, follow an appropriate repair process and let the material cure before laying out new holes. A printable guide locates marks; it does not determine whether an old hole, thin panel, glass insert, electrical obstruction, or unusual material is safe to drill.