Steve Emmons
04-09-2012, 11:50 AM
There are many adjustable shelf pin jigs on the market today and it seems like every time I get a new catalog in the mail, someone else has come out with one. Most of them seem to use a drill bit of some kind to create the holes. While they probably work just fine, some are expensive and a drill bit can never create a hole a cleanly as a router bit.
The jig I have is based on the jig that Norm used on the New Yankee Workshop many years ago. His was originally made of aluminum (or some type of metal) but he did a jig episode and he created a duplicate from plywood. About 15 years ago, I made one, from nice quality birch plywood from a big box home improvement store - try doing that today! I never actually used it but I finally had a reason. I pulled it out of the attic and put it to work on set of built in bookcases that I'm doing for a good friend.
It's a really simple jig to create but it does take some time and good layout but once its created, it will make adjustable shelf pin holes super fast and accurately. All you need is the jig, a 1/2 outside diameter router bushing and a 1/4" plunge bit for your router. An up cut spiral bit would be best but I just have a Whiteside 2 flute bit and it works fine. Check out the video for some details on its design and see it in action.
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http://www.youtube.com/embed/_l6kBylupgc
The jig I have is based on the jig that Norm used on the New Yankee Workshop many years ago. His was originally made of aluminum (or some type of metal) but he did a jig episode and he created a duplicate from plywood. About 15 years ago, I made one, from nice quality birch plywood from a big box home improvement store - try doing that today! I never actually used it but I finally had a reason. I pulled it out of the attic and put it to work on set of built in bookcases that I'm doing for a good friend.
It's a really simple jig to create but it does take some time and good layout but once its created, it will make adjustable shelf pin holes super fast and accurately. All you need is the jig, a 1/2 outside diameter router bushing and a 1/4" plunge bit for your router. An up cut spiral bit would be best but I just have a Whiteside 2 flute bit and it works fine. Check out the video for some details on its design and see it in action.
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http://www.youtube.com/embed/_l6kBylupgc