Routing for round handle pulls

[CarlsonCarpentry]

I made a nice discovery today. I have a four panel closet door to install. The door slabs come blank and require wheel installation and handle installation. I have to route out a spot for the handles to sink in. On my drive over I was thinking of all the options I had to make a circular jig for this.

I had an ephiphany in the driveway. The pulls are 2” across. My door boring kit has a 2 1/8 template for door handles. With a 1/8” offset bushing (is that even what it’s called?) the door jig provided a perfect template for this handles. A nice tight friction fit at that.

I’ll post additional pictures once the door is finished and crown moulding reinstalled.

Maybe this post may help someone in the future. Who knows.

 

[CarlsonCarpentry]

Here are the finished doors. Worked perfectly

 

[Mario Turcot]

Well done  [thumbs up] always nice when you come up with a perfect solution without having to dig deep in your pocket.

 

[junk731]

Interesting solution. 2" forstner bit would be another alternative.