KREG KMA3200 Shelf Pin Drilling Jig

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Nothing makes a DIY project scream "homemade" more than chipped edges around holes. This is a common issue when using melamine or particleboard, but can also occur on cheaper plywood. If you ask the professionals out there, they will definitely recommend you KREG as it has a brilliant reputation in the market and is well-known for offering high-end woodworking tools. 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. The design of the template is pretty simple, and long enough, so it’ll be a viable choice to use in larger projects. There are two rows of 11 holes provided on this template with a spacing of 32mm while each hole has a diameter of 1/4 inches.

Creating your own pegboard jig not only saves money, but it also allows you to customize the placement of your shelf pin holes. This method can be especially useful when you're working with non-standard cabinet sizes or unique shelf layouts. Cut the pegboard 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! versatile in use as a dowel template for edge-to-edge, corner butt and T-butt joints or shelf support holes 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 consistent

Align the jig with the front edge of the cabinet side where you want to drill the holes. There's a removable hook piece on the jig that makes it easy to keep the correct spacing from the front edge. 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. 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 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. 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:

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.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. 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.

Clamp the jig in place to prevent it from moving. On an assembled cabinet, just butt it up to the inside of the top or bottom. If you're working with flat pieces, align the edge of the jig with the edge of the board on one end. Drill the first holesUse 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 If you’re adding shelf pin holes to an existing piece of furniture or building shelves from scratch, the Shelf Pin Jig is the perfect tool for the job. Unlike other shelf pin guides, the KregShelf Pin Jig features hardened-steel drill guides that ensure precise and straight drilling, so you’ll get level, wobble-free shelves. In our opinion, the KREG Shelf Pin Jig is the best option if you are looking for something reliable and compact. It offers a hole spacing of 32 mm and can be easily converted into a larger template by using a similar jig. Moreover, it has a brilliant build quality and comes with a 1 year warranty as well. 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

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. 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 Looking at this shelf pin jig, it’s almost 6mm long, which is quite compact, hence, easy to store and handle. However, it also comes with an attachment that allows you to join two similar templates for larger projects. 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.The design of this shelf pin jig is quite unique as compared to other options as you can freely move the template and make holes at your convenience. Moreover, it even offers 37mm and 50mm offset choices so you can freely work on any size of cabinets or shelves. Drilling holes of the same size which are evenly spaced is quite a difficult job, even for professionals. However, using a shelf pin jig allows you to finish the job perfectly. The standard hole size that you will be able to make using a jig is 1/4 inches in diameter which is universally accepted. So, in almost all the jig options, you will find hole sizes of 1/4 inches mainly. However, if you wish to make larger holes, you might have to look for a specific shelf pin jig in the market. 3. Hole Spacing If your cabinet is already assembled, it's easy to know which end is up. But if your cabinet is in pieces, make sure to mark which is the top on each of the side pieces. You don't want to start at the bottom on one side and at the top on the other! I always mark the top with a piece of painter's tape. Set the depth stop If you prefer a DIY approach, you can create your own jig using a piece of pegboard. Pegboards have pre-drilled holes evenly spaced in a grid pattern, which makes them a perfect guide for drilling evenly spaced shelf pin holes. Speaking of this shelf pin jig here, it comes with an array of 15 holes, where all the holes are spaced by a distance of 25.4 mm and have a diameter of 1/4 inches. However, since there are two rows given on the template, the offset distance for the rows is 37mm and 64 mm respectively.