

I selected new knobs to replace the old hardware and of course you only need one screw hole for a knob. The JTS likes to use the drill for this part of the project but I have more control with a screwdriver. Use a screwdriver instead of a drill to remove the original hardware.
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See also How to Measure a Dress for Poshmark The drawers usually fit best in the slot they came out of. This one quick step makes it easier to put the piece back together when the project is done. When I remove the drawers from a chest or dresser I always number or make a note on the back as to placement of the drawer. I have 100’s of drawer pulls and knobs in my stash. I save all the old hardware I replace with new hardware because I never know what old hardware pieces I may need in the future.

The hardware looks like something you would see on office furniture so it has to go. I purchased the credenza at my favorite junk shop. The piece looks like an office credenza and the style is Mid-Century Modern. There was an inventory tag stapled to the bottom of the dresser. The dresser was Army property at one time.

This is the furniture before the paint makeover and change of hardware. What woman wants power tools….much less for Christmas. The first Christmas ( about 10 years ago) I asked for power tools I think the JTS freaked out. The drill and the sander are my two favorite power tools. If you can operate a small power drill you’re good! I love my drill. How To Replace Old Furniture Hardware With New Drawer PullsĬhanging the hardware on furniture makes a big impact. You can update dresser hardware, chest of drawers hardware, buffet hardware……you get the picture. Today I’m going to show you how to take care of that problem. In most instances the original hardware on a great piece of old wood furniture is the one thing holding it back after a pretty paint makeover. It is so easy to replace old furniture hardware, drawer pulls and drawer knobs, with new drawer pulls or knobs.
