Software assessment: True Place TP-1935 {hardware} finding jig

I construct kitchens and freestanding furnishings, so I set up lots of {hardware}. My kitchens are extremely personalized, with casework constructed to suit specific areas, so few components are ever the identical top and width. Till now, I’d used a metal rule and tape measure to put out {hardware} drilling areas. 

The TP-1935 from True Place Instruments has modified that. I anticipated to seek out it much less helpful for my work than it might be for jobs with many an identical components, however as a result of it permits for changes in numerous planes, it proved greater than as much as the duty. I may set the center-to-center location for drilling drawer pulls and regulate the space from the highest of a drawer face utilizing the sliding fence; an extension arm and movable finish cease allowed for positioning on the middle of a drawer or on the similar distance from every finish. The identical primary setup labored for hinges, pulls, and latches. The jig is thoughtfully designed, constituted of hardened aluminum with clear markings and components that match nicely. Its directions are nicely written and illustrated. Adjustable fences protrude from each faces of the bars, permitting you to flip the jig entrance to again when positioning pulls the identical distance from each ends of a drawer. 

The jig is made to be used with the 5mm bit equipped—wonderful should you’re utilizing commonplace cupboard {hardware}, however should you don’t you possibly can nonetheless use the jig to mark the opening areas with a 5mm brad level, take away the jig, and drill. 

—Nancy R. Hiller is a FWW ambassador.

From Tremendous Woodworking #296