Designed by cabinetmakers for cabinetmakers
With these two patents, hanging doors and installing drawer fronts for cabinets is now so easy, anybody can do it!
Drawer Front Clamps
Installing drawer fronts have always been a daunting task to say the least. Especially if you are a bit of a perfectionist and you want all the drawer fronts to be perfectly aligned. The answer to this is the DRAWER FRONT CLAMPS made by Cupsol South Africa. Designed by a South African entrepreneur and cabinetmaker, Frans Jooste, this simple but effective tool will save you a lot of time. Drawer Clamps are always used in pairs. Start by clamping the Left side clamp on the left side of the drawer box. Also do the same with the right side. (Fig 1)
Now put the drawer front in the front of the clamp. Move the drawer face into the perfect position and clamp the face with the two front clamps (Fig 2). Now you can screw the drawer face from the inside of the drawer box (Fig 3).
Advantages of using the Drawer Front Clamps
- Easy to use
- Saves you time
- With this jig anyone can install drawer fronts
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Euro Hinge Jig & Multi Tool
Another great product invented by Frans Jooste and sold by Cupsol is the Euro Hinge Jig and Multi tool. This jig is a must have for every carpenter and handyman. The Euro Hinge Jig and Multi Tool can help with the following tasks when building cabinets:
1. Drilling holes for self closing or Euro Hinges.
2. Drilling pilot holes for fixing Euro Hinge Base Plates to cabinet carcass sides.
3. Drilling perfectly placed holes for adjustable shelves.
Drilling holes for Euro Style Hinges is very easy with this jig. Step 1 is to align the horns of the jig with the edge of the door as shown in Fig 4.
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Step 2 is to hit the two screws on the top of the jig as shown in Fig 5. Two pins on the bottom of the jig will then make small pilot holes in the surface of the wood. This will ensure that the jig does not move while drilling the hole. This means that no extra clamps or clamping is required for the operation of this jig. Step 3 will be to place the cutting bit in position and to press down firmly while drilling, keep the jig in place with your other hand. With small movements, move the cutting bit up and down to work out all the shavings Fig 6.
The pot hole is done and there are now two pilot holes to use when putting in screws or the pilot holes can be used for positioning a 8mm drill bit when making use of dowels Fig 7 (below).
When using the jig as a template for drilling holes when fastening the hinge base plates onto the carcass sides, the jig can be placed like the photo’s show, and the holes can be drilled. Fig 8
The base plates can be put on with a screwdriver, and the hinges can then be clipped on and the door can then be adjusted. Fig 9
Drilling holes for adjustable shelving is also a very time consuming job if you don’t have expensive multi boar equipment. With the Euro Hinge Jig and Multi tool this will not be so difficult any more. Start by measuring the position of the shelve and always do this on the side panels before assembly of the cabinet.
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After the holes have been drilled, the cabinet can now be assembled. The adjustable shelve holes will be perfectly in line, and no more wobbling shelves. Another great advantage of the Euro Hinge Jig &Multi tool is installing extra hinges on doors without taking off the doors. Start by screwing the jig onto the door where the extra hinge is needed and drill the pot hole with the door still in place. Fig 10
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Advantages of the ‘Euro Hinge Jig & Multi Tool
1. You can now drill holes for self close hinges and holes for adjustable shelves without expensive equipment.
2. Saves you time and money.
3. This is the only hinge jig in the world that allows you to drill extra holes for concealed hinges with the door still sitting on the cupboard.
