On Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:14:19 +0100, Robin wrote:

On 18/08/2016 15:56, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Robin wrote:
On 17/08/2016 09:29, Kit Jackson wrote:

This isn't helped by the fact that the handles are round and the
handle itself is a larger diameter than the plate that screws to the
door so it's difficult to get the screws to go in straight. They are
all at a very slight angle.



I don't know if it is the best method but I've found it helps to make
a template for the holes in the plate with stiff card, then use that
to mark the door, drill pilot holes and put the screws in. Then when
you put the handle on the pre-existing holes keep the screws straight.
Well, usually

Yes. If you can, drill the pilot holes for the fixing screws right
through the door keeping the drill absolutely square.

The OP reported 2 problems. What I posted was addressed at the second -
viz. getting the screws in straight. I don't see why that requires
pilot holes drilled "right through the door". Nor do I see why the
drill has to be "absolutely square". But then all I was after was
something better than can be done when there's a big knob in the way.

Yes, it's funny how often a big knob will get in the way. :-)

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Johnny B Good