Adjustable Selves/cabinet Jig Question

Static Design

Is there a jig you can buy that allows you to make all of the holes on the side of the cabinet to allow different placement of the shelfs or how do you guys do it? A customer wants this option, I normal do fixed so this will be the first time experimenting.

Thanks

Justin

Kgmz

There are several different kinds available, from simple $15 plastic jigs to elaborate $200 aluminum jigs. Just depends on what you want to do.

Do a web search for something like "shelf support boring jig".

olyteddy

Use an old cabinet side as a template? A piece of perforated masonite, like you hang tools on? Seems either would work, especially if you add a depth stop to your drill.

Static Design

There are no old cabinets, do they sell the jigs at lowes or home depot? I did a search and found a few of the plastic ones for 30-40 dollars which is a rip off I will make one before I do that. And I forgot all about the perforated masonite, I need to look for some scraps.

Kgmz

Here is one from Amazon for $13.95

http://www.amazon.com/Shop-Fox-H3291.../dp/B0000DD4ZJ



Where are you located?

I can buy this same jig locally at Western Tool Supply for $14.99

http://www.westerntool.com/product.htm?pid=455243


And I can buy some of the fancier jigs at other places locally.

Cletus

I made a much simplified version of the "WWA Shelf Pin Jig". Fast, perfectly squared holes, no tear out in melamine or prefinished plywood.

SLSTech

Personally I like this one - http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...er=shelf%20jig
The whole set comes with a Self Centering bit to prevent you from enlarging the holes on the jig by accident

If you want to spend a little more http://www.festoolusa.com/products/r...er-583291.html

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KMac

For a cheap solution I have used this with success:

http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/FSC-...p-Lay-Out-Tape

Just tape it on and drill - worked great. Make sure you use a good bit - I like festools 8mm shank bit designed for shelf pin holes - very clean.

Leo G

Drill a series of holes in a 2" pc of plywood, reference one side top, the other bottom. Use a Forster bit to do the drilling. It will be the least destructive on the jig and give you the cleanest holes in most materials. When it wears out make another. Should take you about 8 minutes to make one.

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BKFranks

I actually have a few different sizes that I use often made out of 1/4" melamine. They have the holes in the front and the back so the holes always line up. They're easy to make. When I used them I simply clamp and use a self centering bit. I also have a couple of the plastic ones you an find at stores and on the internet.




Also check out: http://eurolimited.com/products/

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I have found these to be the best out there. http://woodhaven.com/Category.asp?Id=271

I keep one in my truck at all times. In the shop we have line bore machine the only way to go.

Static Design

Thanks for the links guys, what I am probably going to do is make a template on autocad then transfer it on a piece of Plexiglas to make a jig. I just need to find the common pin size and pick up a drill bit.

Leo G

common pin size

2 different sizes: 5mm or 1/4"

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Static Design

Thanks, it's came a freakin ice/snow storm so I guess I'll start designing this template and my prototype. I'll post up finish product once I get it finished.

Leo G

Yer cracking me up. I just make'm. Bing bang boom, done. About 2 minutes of design work required. It doesn't have to be that accurate. Just as long as when you drill the holes you always have one side down. The holes will always line up. Have fun during the storm.

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Static Design

It's easy on autocad, I drew a temp out w/in a few minutes hit print. Now I just gotta wait to get out to go to lowes and get some Plexiglas.

WarnerConstInc.

That is genious. One day I will buy that kit. I allready have an OF 1400, just need the 400.00 kit.

world llc

i'v been eye'n that festool for probably a year now... i will buy it when i secure a big job

MarcP

I do this all the time, except I make mine out of a piece of plywood 3" wide with the hole down the center at 1 1/2" from the edge. Drill with a brad point bit with a stop collar. I make the pattern on a drill press to make sure the holes are 90 degrees in both directions. Yesterday I just happened to drill 464 holes in some built-ins I am doing with this method.

Like Leo G said, don't over think it, just go out and do it!

Leo G

I make mine 2 1/4" for a 1 1/8 on center hole. I like the looks of that festool jig. Maybe I'll make one. If I am going to spend that much money on drilling holes I'll just by a line boring machine. I don't make enough cabinets to justify one, sure would be nice though. I really hate those days. Book cases are the worse, just keep drilling I tell myself, just keep drilling.

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