We're looking to refinish that body now... *sigh*. Attach the new handles with screws. Orange looking oak cabinets, no hardware, dark paint, white sink, shiny faucet… it was all bad. Fortunately, filling in nail holes in trim is a simple process. relaxing alternative to doing actual work ... That's a really a great way doing it Sook. So gone are the daunting days of “what-if’ing” on myself… at least when it comes to repositioning furniture hardware and filling in holes! The holes will be fine. Step 4 Fill the Holes Photo by Brian Wilder If you're relocating the hardware, fill Even though my project was successful, several things went wrong. I'd like to paint after assembly and before installing the cases to the wall, so if I drill after paint, access to the holes will be limited. Before the deglosser evaporates, quickly wipe away the residue with another clean, deglosser-dampened rag. Sure you can use wood filler to fill the old holes and then drill new ones exactly where you want them. I drill holes before finishing and open them back up with toothpicks after spraying. I have just had in the last month or so a refin of a brand new body and a 66 body. Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation, Job Opportunities and Woodworking Services, A close vote, with comments, on when to bore doors for hinges. Use a rag or sponge to wipe off the sand dust. When it comes to painting before or after the installation, it’s really a chicken or the egg situation. I learned the hard way what not to do when painting doors and hardware. After making our own cabinets carcasses for the flip house kitchen it was time to order the doors and drawer fronts, get them painted and installed. I tend to drill the holes for the pickguard before finishing just to make sure I get the pickguard on there dead straight. 2006 If you want to be absolutely sure of no paint on the inside of the tube, you have two choices: drill the holes after painting or drill the holes and plug them before painting. Before I had the Minipress I bored before finish using a drill press. After with a Blum Minipress. Obviously, plugging them is a large labor requirement. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. So I'm using them as reference points really. The existing hardware will just get in the way when filling holes on your cabinets. Drilling a new body shell - before or after painting? Check your drill bit is'nt blunt as well. How to Drill for Door & Drawer Pulls. (Cabinetmaking Forum) Take the time before you apply any paint on your next project to fill all of the gaps, cracks, and nail holes. However, after finishing the piece with polyurethane the holes get filled with finish and I end up re-drilling them all. by MrWizard44 » Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:09 pm, Post This allows you to sand any tear out in the pocket hole area (it happens a lot) without messing up all the time you took to make it look nice. If you mess up, you can fill them in This makes sure that the clear does not chip or crack from the screw threads lifting the finish. My dad was working on a Partscaster once and forgot to do that... the front of that guitar is now really ka-f**ked up. Use Naptha to wetsand, never water. I lightly filled all my holes on my Jag on purpose before I refinished it. Doesn't make sense to me (and my operation) to put all the doors on the Minipress to bore, then finish, then back to the Minipress to press in hinges. Use a larger drill bit to take off any burrs. Talk about the Fender Jazzmaster, Jaguar, and any other offset waist guitars with us! When the body came back after painting the holes/dents could just be seen and allowed an easy starting point for my battery powered hand drill. And if the holes are drilled before, there's a risk the wood will rise around the holes when you wet sand the finish if they're not filled with laquer. For concrete, I couldn't penetrate more than 3/4" into Before I had the Minipress I bored before finish using a drill press. The majority of cabinet knobs are packaged with #8 machine screws, which measure 0.16 inch, or roughly 5/32 inch, in diameter. I actually left the filler in the holes a little low so I could see where they are. I definitely would go after the paint -- but you have to be careful with that -- make sure you protect the finish on the other side of the guitar -- like, drill on a couple towels or something. First order of business was off to the hardware store for some wood filler. Mark and pre-drill your holes carefully. For the final Hold a rag underneath to catch drips. It's best to fill pround then sand down before papering , lining or painting. I wasn't as impressed with the Salice soft close version, but I'm kind of finicky about how things work. I use brad point bits for drilling holes. It also doesn't matter that much (with this setup) if you drill before or after finishing. A … This […] The holes will be fine. I remember the pros telling me on the reranch site to always test fit everything before painting. So now I had to fill in the old cabinet holes and drill new ones to match the holes on the other doors. by painted wood » Sun Dec 09, 2007 9:20 am, Post Should I drill the holes for the floating shelves before assembly or after painting? Typically, I have always started with this process, then added ornamental carvings/burnings, then done my routering, and finally, my finishing stain/varnish. Or ......below the apes above the angels..... Masking tape on the work surface prevents flaking, spelching, etc leaving a clean hole. After wet sanding is done, I cleanup with naphtha and use a toothpick to again open up Let’s just take a look at the after before the tutorial… because we can… by Regan » Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:59 pm, Post This week’s question comes from Avraham. Forum Responses (Cabinetmaking Forum) From contributor M: After with a Blum Minipress. If you drill before, and don't load up the paint, the holes should remain relatively clean. a good brad point bit should give a very clean hole. I couldn't penetrate the chrome. Drawer and door pulls add a decorative value to your cabinetry and have a lot to do with the overall look of your room. Because I want the pulls centered in the drawers and the holes are 1/2″ lower than center, I made sure to mark “TOP” on each drawer as a future, quick look reference. I just used the Salice version of Inserta with and without soft close on my last two kitchens. After my kitchen was featured in Better Homes & Gardens, there were a few new people who came over and asked how I covered the old hardware holes that were in the center of my cabinets. Drilling Holes for Cabinet Pulls Now I just had to find the center on each drawer. How to spackle nail holes is an important process before painting. Best to buy ready mixed and should cost you pennies EDIT Some fillers take only a short time to dry but would suggest at least 12 hours 24 better. This method requires a core drill or hammer drill with about a 3/8” bit. The pegboard and the wood backer protect the surface. How to Fill Nail Holes in Trim. He writes: In the past when I’ve built bookshelves and entertainment centers I drill all of the holes for the shelf pins before I assemble the whole piece. It was totally worth the work. I think the Inserta hinges hold better than the press-in dowels, but I just can't wrap my head around the cost. Post . On Monday, it was how to restore your hardware in five minutes and today its how to cover old hardware holes. Do you drill the 35mm cup holes before or after applying the finish? You really really really want to drill your new holes before you paint. IMHO it will be cleaner if you drill the holes after paint. If you don't have any scraps of pegboard, you can fashion a jig out of a piece of 1/2" or 1/4" plywood and drill a hole in it slightly larger than the hole required for the mounting screw. So I stick with the press-in. The pegboard and the wood backer protect the surface. Make sure your clean out bit is brand new! I wet sand with mineral spirits so swelling is a non-issue. by Jazzprod » Sat Dec 01, 2007 2:54 pm, Post Do you drill the 35mm cup holes before or after applying the finish? Because wood filler can (and does) shrink as it dries, apply a second coat of wood filler, if … For that reason I bore after finishing. Repeat the process of applying a second coating and sanding it after. by Stereordinary » Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:46 pm, Post Use Naptha to wetsand, never water. by sookwinder » Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:09 pm, Post Someone knows where I can find the nearest woodchipper to throw my pieces of junk into? I remember the pros telling me on the reranch site to always test fit everything before painting. While I think I could have made the doors, I don’t think it would have been a good investment of my time and I don’t think the end result would have been as nice. The secret to filling in the hardware holes seamlessly is is to completely fill the hole with 2 or 3 applications of filler. Additional tips for drilling your own cabinet hardware Always use a new, sharp drill bit and do not push hard when drilling your doors and drawer fronts. I know my limitations and I am okay with that. January 19, 2011, KnowledgeBase: Cabinetmaking: Cabinet Door Construction. Especially when dealing with vintage and antique furniture. Holes If the shell needs any holes drilling (for mirrors, wings, antenna tube, etc), carefully drill those now, using a block of wood to support the body. Of course after the finish goes on I could see myself re-drilling the holes, because they tend to get all filled up by the sealer and filler. If you want the most professional looking results, this is the method for you. by the older brother » Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:12 pm, Post The brand new one I located everything on the body and then used one of thise spring loaded punches that carpenters / metal workers use to mark a dent/very shallow hole where the screw holes will be. Holes in wood trim are best filled with wood filler. Even A couple were difficult to spot after a few coats so I marked them with nail, but not deep enough to go through the finish. Use a 3/16-inch bit to drill the hole. After experimenting with several different methods and products, this is how I currently fill old hardware holes for the best results: Fill all the old holes with wood filler, let dry and sand. For help with setups and other technical issues. I drill all my holes first, then paint/clear, then gently clean the clear from the holes with a slightly larger bit than used to make the holes. I figure that if I drill before paint, the paint will change the dimensions of the holes. by the older brother » Sat Dec 01, 2007 2:13 pm, Post I didn’t realize that when I was flying by the stick of my broom planned out my posts. (The filler I have on hand always seems to dry out and I have a small project during which I drill hundreds of little holes (the largest of which is 1/8 in.). Drill Installation Method. Nail holes can ruin the appearance of trim on a wall. by the older brother » Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:17 pm. When i tried to drill holes in a chrome bumper, I used special metal cutting bits and cutting oil. From contributor M: I really liked using that style of hinge more than I thought I would - just so much easier to pop them in and out. Forum Responses by Franco » Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:39 pm, Post Once you drill your first holes, then you can line up the template. Wouldn't really matter before or after You fit stoplights.. Before putting your new handle in place, fill any holes left by old hardware with wood putty, and paint that area. Question The screw should fit through the hole without binding. Nail holes in exterior surfaces, just as with cracks or gaps, can be dealt with using a good caulking. How to Make New Holes for Hardware With your old holes filled, now is a great time to drill new holes for the new hardware. Hardware holes and hole spacing isn’t always precise. I've heard the Blum works a lot better. Test Fil-Stik on inside of cabinet door. 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