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   Woodman41 | Feb 24, 2008 05:10am | #1

   the one for a router? I use something like that all the time, it's a breeze to make and very reliable, plus the router with a 1/4" bit makes a cleaner hole than a drill bit.

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   JJV | Feb 25, 2008 12:01am | #5

   Yeah, that one. Any chance you could attach a picture? Is the fence fixed? What was the indexing (2"? 1 1/2?) I know it's kind of elementary, but I liked the way that one worked and wanted to duplicate it. Thanks. 

   Most nights are crystal clear, but tonight it's like he's stuck between stations.

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   Woodman41 | Feb 25, 2008 05:40am | #8

   That metal one from Meg is pretty slick.The one I made really is not worthy of a picture, it's just a strip of plywood about 8" wide with holes drilled 1 1/2" on center for a 1/2" guide bushing. I use a 1/4" spiral upcut bit but because it's a 1/2" shank I use a guide bushing that will allow it to pass. I attach a block on the top to serve as a stop to align the template to my work piece.The key to making this work is precision layout when you make the template, and use a centering pin when you setup the guide bushing but you can also just ensure that you keep the router in the same position front-to-back when you plunge each hole. The whole thing takes about 1/2 hour to make and will work until you need a special layout and then you can make another.

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   JJV | Feb 25, 2008 05:51am | #9

   I like that MEG one, but not enough to spend $269.  And I am a Festool fan, but no way am I dropping $400 for their index system-I'll be using this thing very lightly, so I just want something accurate, moderately durable, and cheap.  Norm's MDF version of the MEG one was pretty slick, too, for something that was whacked together in half and hour. 

   Thanks for the input.   

   Most nights are crystal clear, but tonight it's like he's stuck between stations.

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   Dave45 | Feb 24, 2008 05:17am | #2

   Unless you're just into making your own jig, why not get one from Rockler.  Even Norm has sold out and uses one now. - lol

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   Woodman41 | Feb 24, 2008 09:10pm | #4

   I've looked at that Veritas jig lustfully over the years, but I have yet to finish a project that required shelf pins and said "this would have gone a lot better or faster with that veritas jig".

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   Dave45 | Feb 25, 2008 01:35am | #6

   I got mine in January when I booked a large (for me) order with lots of adjustable shelves.  After years of hassling with home made jigs, I just wasn't up for any more aggravation.

   By the time I finished drilling the first row of holes, I was asking how long this thing had been legal and why nobody had told me sooner. - lol

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   dovetail59 | Feb 26, 2008 06:36am | #15

   Hello , I purchased the Rockler shelf pin jig , works like a charm . its on sale for 29.00 and very versatile . Even comes with self adjusting depth bit . I have used it quite a bit , no adverse wear . Just my .02 cents worth .

                 Gary

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   Dave45 | Feb 25, 2008 04:58pm | #14

   I didn't get the Veritas, I got the Jig-It.  I also got the Kreg dohickey for installing drawer glides.  I've used them on three cabinets so far, and feel that it's the best $60 I've ever spent.

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   andyfew322 | Feb 24, 2008 09:02am | #3

   http://woodmagazine.com/wood/file.jsp?item=video/player&temp=yes

   hope this works, really cheap but works

    

   Ductape can fix EVERYTHING!!!

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   PeterDurand | Feb 25, 2008 05:05am | #7

   I got mine from this company. Finally went to the aluminum one and it has been used countless times. Easy to set up and very accurate.

   http://megproducts.com/

    

   Better life through Zoodles and poutine...

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   [email protected] | Feb 25, 2008 06:49am | #10

   I recommend looking at the MEG jig, and making something similar.  They have it pretty well worked out.  And, it was the first one I saw Norm using. 

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   [email protected] | Feb 25, 2008 07:34am | #11

   I made one very similar to the MEG one, but used 3/8 Lexan instead of aluminum.  It is easier to work, and the fact it is see through is a plus in my mind. 

   You can pick up suitably sized pieces of Lexan or one of the other polycarbonates of eBay for not too much.  If you are in a larger town, it can be had for free if you call around to the sign shops.  They end up with quite a bit of it as scrap. 

   If you have a drill press it makes things much easier.  You just, make up stepping blocks the width you want your spacing, and set a fence to control the offset from the edge. 

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   cowtown | Feb 25, 2008 07:55am | #12

   Now I ain't familiar with all the types of jigs etc, but I do like the Eurodrill bits, and started out using their jig. Their drills are carbide tipped, so they stay reasonably sharp with particle boardI expedited their guidance jig though, with my own...I think I has attached pix. Over the years it has served me very well. Eric

   
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   cowtown | Feb 25, 2008 08:06am | #13

   oh you silly fella, yer pix came out great, but I don't think yer intent is crystal clear. >>don't worry, if folks can't figure it out, they can always ask...Eric