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More shopping to do and this time I'm looking at a template for drilling shelf pin holes. This one seems like it might be decent:

http://www.woodcraft.com/product/151136 ... plate.aspx

I haven't price it else where so that is not an issue, more of if anyone has this one or if you have another one that you like tell me about it.

Yes I know I can make one but I don't feel like it, too many other things happening and I'd rather spend the money for this then take the time to make one.

Ed

I got mine from Rockler 5 or 6 years ago. They don't seem to sell it any more, but here it is on Amazon. I used it for all my upper cabinets and it worked like a charm.

http://www.amazon.com/JIG-Shelving-Jig- ... B001DSXUKK

I have the same Rockler one that Tom has. I have had it for about 15 years and I have all four bits that they make or made for it. I think it was a special sale price if purchased as a set at the time. The bits sizes are 5 mm, 1/4, 7/32 and 9/32. I think the black edge guide is plastic and the spacing guide is acrylic. I find the edge guide can get in the way as it is 3/4 inches thick with two raised plastic latches to hold the two storage areas closed. The clips prevent the jig from laying a standard 3/4 inch thick board flat on a bench for drilling. I do not use it that often but always either have to place a spacer under the board I am drilling on my bench or have it hanging over the side of the bench.

I bought the Kreg shelf pin jig a couple years ago. I've only used it on one project so far, but it did a great job.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FK ... detailpage

The Woodcraft one is Woodpecker and Woodpecker loves their products ( prices are outrageous). Of the ones listed I like the Kreg. Notice they lined their holes so they should last longer.

I use a home made jig but if I'm not careful the holes can get hogged out and I have to make a new one.

Ed do you have a plunge router ? There is a much better and easier way to do shelf pins using a plunge router. I am not home at the moment but will be later and post a picture. Very simple to make and makes very fast and accurate shelf pin holes.
Paul

I guess I should have added that I was looking for ones that let you use drill bits and router guide bushings. They typically have a 3/8" holes. I would like to have the option of using a router for most times, especially new projects, but I like the option of using a drill if I decide to modify some existing project that a router would not work well on.

Anyway continue, I'll look at all of them before I decide.

Ed

I have the Kreg version. For my few shelf projects its been great.

Here are the pics of my shelf pin template. This one happens to be for a tall upper cabinet but I have them for all cabinet configuration. They are simple and quick with high accuracy. Just drill the holes on center for your template bushing and then run it through the saw to open up the holes. The router will give very crisp holes and it is repeatable from one side of a cabinet to the other with absolute accuracy.
Paul

The router method is neat and tidy. I use it often. However, using a piece of peg board and drill is quicker and cheap, too.