KREG KMA3200 Shelf Pin Drilling Jig

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Starting with the design, the template comes with a transparent finish, so it’s easier for beginner users to work using this jig. In fact, the size of the template is quite decent as it offers about 11 holes of 1/4 inch diameter. Once your DIY shelf pin jig is prepared, align the pegboard with the edge of the cabinet side where you want to drill the holes. To prevent the pegboard from moving while you drill, clamp it securely in place. Make sure the clamps don't obstruct the areas where you plan to drill. Drill the shelf pin holes In case you are a professional woodworker and want a high-end shelf pin jig for your workspace, EZ Align offers one of the best high-end jigs in the market for professionals. And, since there are two rows of holes available on this jig, one offers an offset distance of standard 37mm while the other one offers 64mm offset distance. The jig is designed to be highly practical, and it even comes with a high-end 1/4 inches drill bit as well. The Woodhaven 781 Shelf Pin Jig is one of the simplest-looking shelf pin jigs that you will find in the entire market. Since it has an array of 15 holes, you can even use it for drilling holes in larger cabinets and shelves.

You typically don't need shelf pin holes all the way down the side of your cabinet sides, unless you plan on storing paper or other flat items. In general, you'll want at least six inches to get your hand in there comfortably. Use the pegboard's pre-existing holes as a guide to drill the shelf pin holes. Remember to keep the bit as straight as possible, and stop as soon as the flag brushes against the pegboard. Repeat for the other side Hardened-Steel Drill Guides.Unlike thin and flexible guides, the hardened-steel drill guides of the KregShelf Pin Jig ensure each and every hole you drill is perfectly straight and true. Plus, all Kreghardened-steel drill guides come with a lifetime warranty. The first step is to cut a piece of pegboard that matches the height of your cabinet side. You can also make it the same depth as the cabinet so you can do all the holes on a side at the same time! There are several jigs available on the market, such as the Kreg shelf pin jig. These jigs come with drill guide holes, ensuring that your bit stays straight and the holes are evenly spaced and the correct depth.Perfect for Building or Adding Holes to Existing Furniture.The compact size of the Shelf Pin Jig makes it perfect for adding additional shelf pin holes in existing furniture, as well as for building projects from scratch. Need more length for additional speed? Connect multiple Shelf Pin Jigs together with the included Jig Extender. Choose a drill bit that is the same diameter as the shelf pin: Make sure the drill bit is the same size as the pins. If your shelf pins are ¼", choose a ¼" drill bit. If it's metric, use a metric bit (not an imperial size bit that's "close enough.") The shelf pin measured below is just shy of ¼", so I'll use a ¼" bit for that hole. For casual household jobs, you can consider buying a new shelf pin jig from Wooddriver as it offers a wide range of tools that are both budget-friendly and user-friendly.

Before you do anything else, mark which end of the pegboard goes up! Circle the holes you plan to drill, so you don't have to count up or down every time. You can also skip every other hole for wider spacing. Although markings are not provided on the jig, it offers a 37mm offset from one side and a 50mm offset from the other side. Meanwhile, the spacing between two consecutive holes is 25.4 mm or 1 inch which is good enough. In fact, the size of each hole is 1/4 inches, so you won’t find any difficulty using any kind of hinges. As you might already know, each shelf pin jig template is designed to help woodworkers to make holes with proper spacing. However, the spacing between the holes is not the same usually in all the templates when you start comparing the options. While some templates come with 32 mm hole spacing, which is the standard size. But, in some projects, you would require making holes with smaller spacing. That said, shelf pin jigs with 25.4 mm or 1-inch hole spacing are also available in the market which you can consider buying. 4. Offset Distance Size: In case you are a professional woodworker, you should go with a jig that offers you more holes. Otherwise, if you want to have a jig for casual use, you can even go with the compact ones as they are easy to store and handle. I usually skip the first three or four holes, but make sure you drill at least one! You'll need this hole for the set pin on the next batch. Drill through the jig's holes using the drill bit until it hits the depth stop collar. Use the set pin to keep the hole spacing consistentTo make a corner butt joint, clamp the board vertically on the workbench. Place the dowelling jig on the edge of the board, making sure that the lateral stop is touching the board edge with the carpenter's triangle. Then secure the dowelling jig using two one-hand clamps. Drill the first hole, noting the position on the scale for orientation for the other drill holes. Then allow the drill slide to engage in every third hole, secure it and drill. Test the fit: Before drilling all the holes, it's wise to do a test run on a scrap piece of wood. Drill a hole with the chosen bit and insert the shelf pin to ensure the fit is secure and snug. One of the first things you need to consider when drilling shelf pin holes is selecting the right size drill bit. The size of the drill bit should match the size of your shelf pins to ensure a snug fit. Here are some tips for finding the correct size: Now that your shelf holes have been drilled, you can insert the pins and place the shelves on top! Just count down the same number on all four rows so your shelf is level. How to make a DIY shelf pin jig I used my Kreg shelf pin jig on this DIY game console shelf so I could easily adjust them to fit new console sizes. I had to rebuild the previous entertainment center because our PS5 didn't fit! Always start from the same spot