KREG KMA3200 Shelf Pin Drilling Jig

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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! 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 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. 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.

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. 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 SpacingOne 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: 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. 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.

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. 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 spotThere 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.

Talking about its design and build quality, the template is transparent and comes with pretty clean markings mentioned as well. Moreover, the quality of the template is very satisfactory and feels very sturdy in hand.

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. 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. 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.

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 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. 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.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 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 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. Next up, if you are looking for an affordable shelf pin jig out there, Milescraft is quite a good brand to consider as it’s pretty famous for offering budget-friendly tools. This jig is purpose designed for drilling shelf pin holes with guaranteed accuracy when adding shelves to assembled, unassembled, new or existing cabinetry.