KREG KMA3220 5mm Shelf Pin Jig
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If you don't do the inset, the distance between the left side of the jig and the center of the holes appears to be 37mm. To get the 37mm, you could block the frameless cabinet's front and push it against it. I was just checking to see if any 37mm jigs were available -
Use the jig (or a drill press) to drill the required number of holes in a scrap piece of wood that is longer than the set of holes. Drill away while clamped to your piece. For each row of holes bored, always index from the same end, of course.
Hello,br>Yes, the Shelf Pin Jig was designed to be versatile with both the 5mm and 1/4" bits so that people wouldn't have to buy two separate Jigs! Thank you, Josh,br>br>
The Kreg KMA3220 comes with a 5mm drill bit.
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The holes aren't spaced evenly. Bummer. The distance between the holes isn't exactly the same. I made a mistake by failing to test it on a scrap piece of wood. It was used on cabinets that were already finished. That was a huge blunder. None of the holes were in the same place at the same time. I used a micrometer to measure the distance between the holes. I figured out what was causing the issue. The distance between the first and last holes on the jig is not exactly the same as the distance between the holes next to them. I had to completely rebuild one cabinet due to the perfect center four holes. I was fortunate in that I double-checked the holes before tackling the rest of the cabinets. I was very dissatisfied with Kreg's quality control.
It's a very good deal for the money. In melamine, the drill bit does not produce chip-free holes, but they are satisfactory. Some are perfect, while others aren't, though it won't be noticeable once everything is said and done. They have a 1/4" version and say you can use a 1/4" bit in this one, but be aware that the spacing between the two jigs is different - This one is 33mm or 66mm in diameter, while the other is 1" or 2" in diameter. I chose this one because not only is it less expensive, but if I decide to use 1/4" shelf pins, I can always use a standard 1/4" bit because the drill guides are that size, whereas if I got the 1/4" jig, I'd have to buy the special reducing bit to make 5mm system holes. br>br>When I was about to use it, I noticed that it didn't quite sit flat, which was due to the injection molding points on the back not being flush, so I had to trim them with a razor blade, but it wasn't a big deal. br>br>It takes a little longer because you can only drill five holes at a time, and while you can connect multiple jigs, it's less cost effective, which I didn't mind because I'm only making a few cabinets for myself as a hobby.
I'm a hobbyist who builds cabinets for myself and friends on occasion. I've used this jig on a couple of projects now and am generally pleased with it. br>br>=== The Good Stuff ===br>br>br>* First and foremost, drilling a professional-looking hole is relatively simple. looking for shelf supports in a series of holes I had attempted it previously with a drill press and a large table, but there was always one hole that was slightly off. I've drilled long stretches of holes with this jig. The tool fits well against the edge of a piece of wood, and with the indexing pin, it stays in place pretty well. br>br>* The tool fits well against the edge of a piece of wood, and it looks perfect. br>br>* I don't use clamps; all I need is an index pin and a good grip with my hand. br>br>* I've always used 5mm holes and pins and have been satisfied with the fit. The pins are snug, and there aren't many tears. The holes are being removed. However, I do the majority of my work on an 8 or 10-inch screen. I prefer ply plywood over particle board or MDF because it is easier to work with. I can see having to be a little more cautious with the drill when using either of those materials. br>br>============================== Good Stuff ===br>br>* The jig should really be one hole bigger. I usually drill on a daily basis. I only get two more holes per placement of the jig because the index pin takes up one of the holes. Taking a little extra time isn't a big deal because this is a hobby, but if I did this every day, I can see the benefit of having a second jig clamped to the first. br>br>* Again, probably not a problem for me, but I could see the bushing wearing down and becoming sloppy after a while. br>br>=== Summary ===br>br>=================================================================================.
So, having a few family members who have built cabinets and other things, I was used to the usual large clear acrylic jigs and I was looking at those, but aside from that, many of those jigs do allow you to drill different size holes and are much larger, but at 2-inches tall, I was looking at those. I bought this Kreg jig because I have a few other Kreg jigs and I am not disappointed. The thing I like best is that you can attach two or more of these together, but the 5mm pin included to anchor the jig as you drill more holes up and down is great, it keeps the jig from shifting and works great. I recently finished a small cubby to store my batteries and small measuring tools with a mitersaw station, and the Kreg jig made making repeatable shelf pin holes a breeze. If you only want pin holes in a portion of your cabinet, I wish there was an attachment or something that came with the jig so you could offset the jig up or down off the bottom or top of the cabinet, but I guess that's why I have scrap plywood.
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