Make Drawer Pulls Without a Lathe // Easy DIY Drawer Pulls and Knobs

Making small drawer pulls without a lathe is actually quite fun, and easy. The main items you need are a powered drill, some dowels, a beautiful small piece of wood, and preferably some powered sanding equipment like a belt and spindle sander.
The back story:
I recently needed to make some drawer pulls for a bandsaw box I was making for my wife. Since I didn't have a lathe at the time (Which is not the case any more!), I had to get a little creative with the tools I did have in the shop. The process I tried out worked well, and was really fun!
Bandsaw Box Design:
The bandsaw box I made is a design by David Picciuto included in his Bandsaw Box Book. If you buy the book, you can download printable templates for free: makesomething.com/product/the... (This isn't a sponsorship and I don't make money from you clicking this link, I just want to give credit where it is due!)
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[@jackneiner7322]

You’re like an uncle to me I love your videos

[@FishersShop]

This video just 'pulled' me right in! Ugh... I'm such a 'knob'. Don't worry... I'll get a 'handle' on it. Great video Doug! Outstanding editing quality, as usual.

[@DNHandcrafted]

Thanks Drew! You really like to ‘turn’ a phrase I see, but I’m glad you didn’t ‘drawer’ it out any further.

[@joecnc3341]

Another great video, Doug! Get back to putting these out! The fusion 360 ones, too!

[@AndrewNeiner]

Once again, he makes a beautiful tutorial!

[@DIYHGP]

Doug nice video for those of us that don’t have a lathe or don’t have the desire for one. it seems to be just as quick.

[@DNHandcrafted]

Thanks Bodie! I agree, and it doesn’t depend on sharp lathe chisels/gouges either. Thanks for watching!

[@vegetarianhunterable]

Thank you for sharing this. I was looking to make drawer pulls for the very same bandsaw box! Snap! I'll give it a try using some cherry I have.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Another great video! This is a great technique. Awesome to see another project from you

[@DNHandcrafted]

Thanks for watching and for the encouragement Caleb!

[@FEINESausWUPPERTAL]

Fine the small handle. Well done!
This reminds me that I want to make another band saw box as a present.

[@DarinBeard]

They look great. That bandsaw box was pretty sweet, too. And look at you REPRESENTING with the geek shirt.

[@DNHandcrafted]

Thanks Darin! And haha about the shirt. I sometimes get questions about that when I wear it - so I try to explain 😂

[@myhoneyshandmade1077]

Nice video Doug. Like the idea of making items without a ton of expensive tools!

[@DNHandcrafted]

Thanks Steve! I worried about using all the sanders - but I expect more woodworkers have sanders than have lathes, haha.

[@JolienBrebels]

Beautiful drawer knobs! I'm always happy to see a video of you pop up in my list!

[@DNHandcrafted]

Thanks Jolien for watching and the kind words! Your channel is just growing and growing. Good job!!

[@JolienBrebels]

@@DNHandcrafted You're welcome, I love your work so much! It was a great tip!
Yeah, you're right, my channel was suddenly growing fast. But now it's slowed down again.

[@DamianDArienzo]

nicely done

[@gavincatt607]

Those look great brother

[@DNHandcrafted]

Thanks Gavin!

[@rodpotts6317]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks for the video.

[@dietrichnsons]

Great job Doug! Very informative, well paced and I always end up learning something new!

[@DNHandcrafted]

Thanks Justin!! Glad it was helpful!

[@rh9915]

Good stuff

[@mhaz49]

Great technique. Thanks for the instruction.

[@drewfoxworthy1057]

I will try this tomorrow!

[@johnneiner3170]

Great tutorial, Doug. I like the painter's tape on the drill trigger. I can't tell you how many times I've tried to use a clamp in that spot and it doesn't always work well. Great tip - thanks!

[@DNHandcrafted]

Thanks John! I think I tried a clamp first too, haha. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Another fantastic video, Doug! We need more DN Handcrafted videos! ;) I really like how you were able to mimic some lathe operations such as the final sanding, but with a drill instead.

[@DNHandcrafted]

Thanks for watching Bruce! Yeah, I felt like a real turner using sandpaper like that, haha. Also that’s the first time I’ve been called Doub before 😂😂

[@BruceAUlrich]

DN Handcrafted Ha ha ha. I really need to proofread more from my phone.

[@itshomelife]

Those are amazing!!

[@DNHandcrafted]

Thanks Dennis! They are really a ton of fun to make.

[@MultiTom1956]

Beautiful wood and a very nice tutorial. 😊thank you

[@DNHandcrafted]

Thanks for watching and for the nice comment. I love using specialty woods like this - especially in small quantities since it makes it more cost effective.

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

3 years .. where'd you go?