New Magnet Catch

I’m on a kitchen improvement quest.  I noticed that the magnet catch on the kitchen cabinet was broken. 

I wanted to replace this part, so the door would once again work properly.

I found a new magnet catch in my odds and ends bin in the basement.

Items Needed for Magnet Catch Repair Project

New Magnet Catch

Drill

Phillips Screw Driver

I first removed the old broken brown magnet catch.

I was hoping to use the previously drilled holes for the screws. 

Unfortunately, they didn’t work with the new magnet catch.

Magnet Catch with One Screw In Using Drill

I was able to use one hole but needed to drill another small hole for the second screw.

I carefully marked the area with a pencil.

Next step was to drill the new hole in the cabinet.

I then put in the second screw.

Since this was just a replacement on a broken magnet catch, I did not have to add the striker part since it was already on the opposite cabinet door.

I tested it out with the newly installed part and everything now works fine. 

The cabinet door is now securely held with the new magnet catch when the shut.

Completed Magnet Catch Project