I need a Shelf Drilling Jig

[Woodman2k]

Does anybody in the Mooresville area have a shelf drilling jig that I can borrow for a day or so.Got a job that needs to get done so I don't have the time to spend making one or ordering one.I will order one this coming week but need to get this done today.PM me if you can help. Need the 1/4" but I can buy the bit at the Borg
Thanx,Greg

 

[Glennbear]

Just a suggestion here, I have used a piece of pegboard to layout shelf pin holes, just be sure to label your bottom/top reference edges. :wsmile:

 

[Woodman2k]

Glenn,
Thanx for the tip,got one of those setups and was never really happy with it.I want one that uses the vix type drills with a preset depth.Thanx,
Greg

 

[Skymaster]

Greg; just checked map :nah::no::swoon: 3 hr run to me

 

[gator]

I'm like Glenn. I use pegboard. As long as I am careful with 'top-bottom' and 'front-back' registration and clamp it in place, I have no problems. I use a standard brad-point bit and wrap masking tape around it for depth indicator. I could use drill stop collars but I can do it faster with a quick piece of tape. I really don't think I could do it any faster with a jig that I would have to adjust stops on and still register it and clamp it and then have to futch with adjusting a vix bit, etc, etc.
Just my belief in the KISS system.

George

 

[Woodman2k]

Well the job is done. Ending up using Robb Parker's Blum Line Boring machine and if that does not spoil me nothing will. 7 holes at a time plus the indexing pin to sync the next set. I ordered a jig with the vix style forstner bit because I have used the peg board,masking tape,use the right set of holes method and well,I guess I'll just pass on that process.Thanx for the offers ,
Greg

 

[Bigdog72]

Only takes about 30 minutes to make one with a fortsner bit and a drill press. Then use a plunge router with a bushing on to make the holes. Plans for this type are available all over the internet.

 

[LeftyTom]

Search NCWW for the post about Bas's tip, ie shelf hole drilling gizmo, which recently appeared in a national WW'ing magazine.