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Forum topic by geoff_r posted 561 days ago 1662 views 0 times favorited 4 replies Add to Favorites Watch
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geoff_r

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561 days ago

I have hollow core by-pass sliding closet doors, but they have never had any pulls installed. What is the best way to install them?

These aren’t anything fancy, and it looks like I could replace them for about $21 each from HD. I just figured I’d get some other opinions before I started to dig into this project. I’d much rather put that $42 to another tool… :)

Thank you for your help.

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Thuan

185 posts in 696 days


560 days ago

these doors should have solid blocking where the handles usually go, you can get measurments from the regular interior doors, then use the flush cup pulls.
https://www.wolfebrass.com/pocketflushpull.htm

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Remy

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387 days ago

I have a similar problem. There is solid blocking where the handles go, but I don’t need to drill all the way through the door, just enough to accomodate the pull handle. I have the circle cut marked with the drill attachment they sold me, but how do you remove the center piece without going all the way through. Do you suggest using a chisel to carve out the circle? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

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tbone

42 posts in 563 days


387 days ago

The blocking is merely particle board. Drill to the recommended depth—about halfway through the door. If you gently rock the holesaw back and forth before removing it from the hole you just drilled, the material should come out of the hole. No sweat.

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skeezics

194 posts in 597 days


387 days ago

exactly like tbone describes. if it doesnt pop right out you can use a small chisel or screw driver to pop it out. standard interior 6’8” doors should have the block in them and usually the bore will go 44” from the top of the door to center of your pull. 2 3/8 back from the edge is usually standard to make them match your other doors.

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