Customer Reviews and Photos for:
JIG IT® Shelving Jig
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Average Rating:
4.1
(183 customer reviews)
$36.99
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1) Submitted by
Charlie, from Monroe, OR
on 1/30/2013
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Used this item for the first time today. Worked very well. I am building a 5-unit bookcase assembly for a home library that will have 25 adjustable shelves. I pushed 500 holes in about 2 1/2 hours. The matching drill bit worked flawlessly. Nice piece of equipment.
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2) Submitted by
John, from Elsmere, KY
on 9/16/2012
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I purchased this jig through mail order and received it within 5 days included a weekend. I read the instructions fully and immediately put it to work. I was making 2 walls of book cases in the basement, and it worked great. Previously, I had made my own jig by using pegboard, which worked fine... to an extent. I have had no experience of cracking with my jig even after drilling 600+ holes. The only thing I will do next time, is either purchase a second jig to attach to it so that I can drill more holes before moving the jig, or else decide to drill a series of "sets" of holes along the board, which would require more measuring for begin placement of each set. Overall, this is a very good purchase, as well as the purchase I had made previously of other Rockler Jigs. Keep up the good work and as was stated before: thanks for keeping the price in my budget.
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3) Submitted by
Bill , from Rexford, NY
on 6/19/2012
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I do quite a bit of cabinetry work and was pleased with the JIG IT template. One thing that I was concerned about was whether to finish first and then drill the shelf support holes or the opposite. I ended up doing the finishing first, concerned about how stain would interact with the holes. My project involved some red oak shelves made of good quality vaneer plywood that were finished with satin polyurethane. Fortunately, I had some scrap pieces of the verticals that I finished expecting that I would need to experiment. At first, I was disappointed with how much splintering occured when I used the bit on the test piece, and of course, if I sanded this, I'd need to do more finishing. A trick I developed was to place a piece of 1/4" plywood under the template and over the finished vertical sections. Drilling through the 1/4" plywood and then into the finished shelf supports totally eliminated the splintering.
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4) Submitted by
Bob, from Rapid City, SD
on 6/5/2012
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Ordered on monday recieved on wednesday. Worked great, easy instructions made shelf installation slick and easy. I would recommend this tool to anyone novice or pro. I will definitely be ordering more products from Rockler.
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5) Submitted by
Shari , from Disputanta, VA
on 3/24/2012
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Novice woodworker. First project is a bookcase. Decided to use shelf pins but needed a way to align the pins correctly. The jig worked great, easy to use even for a novice. And the shelves look great.
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6) Submitted by
Brett, from Woodinville, WA
on 2/15/2012
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Took 25 minutes to drill 3 cabinets. Easy set up. Self centering bit makes all the difference.
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7) Submitted by
Bill Rapp, from Wimette , IL
on 11/13/2011
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For years I made my own templates... finally bought one. Works well beyond my expectations.
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8) Submitted by
Kris W., from Denver, CO
on 8/29/2011
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This jig was very easy to use. I built 2 bookcases so far and the shelves were level and did not rock. I would buy this again. Great value, especially when on sale. I would not even attempt drilling shelf pins without this jig.
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9) Submitted by
Chick Richards, from Cape Coral, FL
on 5/27/2011
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This is an excellent product for the price. It was very easy to use, performed sell and is just the ticket for a home shop where production work is not done. I am very happy with this purchase and quick delivery.
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10) Submitted by
Robert Madison, from Northwood, NH
on 5/25/2011
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Some caution when using pine because it is a soft wood the holes may not keep their shape. Shelf pins can sag if there is too much weight. Regardless, the Jig-It works great and is easy to use!
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11) Submitted by
A.M. Smith, from Elk Grove, CA
on 7/25/2011
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Product works well, but shipping dept packed it into a box too small for its' wrapping and broke the jig in a spot that didn't hinder performance, just annoyed me, but I needed it that day, so no chance of returning it for another. Definitely use at higher speeds-much cleaner holes. Bit requires cleaning regularly, but I expected that...this is obviously not a production type jig. Plastic is somewhat thin and brittle as I found out, so store flat and avoid things knocking into it. I've read some reviews with people having spacing issues...I've checked all measurements and mine is spot-on. Using with care should keep it around for a good while.
Editor's note: Our customer service team at 800-376-7856 will still be able to assist with arranging a replacement for the damaged jig for you.
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12) Submitted by
Greg Harness, from Peoria, IL
on 12/20/2011
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I have used this jig on three bookcases so far, and it works great. In the beginning I had some problems with tear out and slight spliting around the holes when using the jig with fairly soft wood e.g. poplar. It took some experimenting, but I finally realized that the problem was with the cordless drill I was using! i.e. it was not turning or rotating fast enough to do a clean job. I switched to my standard drill that plugs into a wall outlet and discovered that it runs at a higher speed. Drilling the holes at the higher speed resulted in very sharp, clean holes. This jig is a very good value and I highly recommend it.
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13) Submitted by
Lee, from New park, PA
on 9/24/2012
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After some misaligned shelves, I did some checking......measuring from opposite ends of the jig, the holes are NOT spaced evenly...on a four foot run of holes, the top two holes {front and back} are off by more than 1/8 inch. This results from flipping the jig over to do the front and back holes. After questioning about the misallignment, they said to take the edge guide off and mark one end of the jig as the bottom and always use that edge for the bottom....well if the holes are not aligned in the first place, it's not really a jig, is it? Save your money and make your own jig.
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14) Submitted by
Andrew, from New York City, NY
on 5/14/2012
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HELPFUL HINTS-> I can usually find a way to mess up anything, no matter how simple. This product works well, as most other reviewers have already commented on. I was drilling holes in two bookcases, so on the 4th side 2nd side of 2nd case I managed to start drilling the holes using the wrong row. I could have either plugged them and re-drilled them, or continue, and have one set of rows closer to the edge. I decided to continue. Next time, however, I will put a strip of masking tape over the unused holes to prevent Murphy's Law from striking again.
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15) Submitted by
Larose, LA
on 4/6/2011
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Awesome product!!!
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16) Submitted by
Roger Ransom, from South Haven, MI
on 3/15/2011
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This is an excellent product for it's intended purpose. People have suggested many additions and improvements that, while certainly improving it, would also make it more expensive.
There are already quite a few professional level shelf drilling systems available. I can't justify them for my limited use, therefore I am glad they don't improve this system until it's out of my range. It's not uncommon for companies to keep improving and adding to a product until the price and function are beyond the original target audience. Rockler has not done that to my great delight.
This jig works great for a home shop to drill a few hundred shelf pin holes. If I were going to go into production, or drill thousands of holes, I would spend the money for a more robust and more expensive setup.
Thanks Rockler for keeping it simple for the rest of us.
A good product indeed.
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17) Submitted by
Rick, from Fort Collins, COLORADO
on 3/11/2011
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Worked as advertised. I used it to add shelves to the cabinet section of a computer desk I just bought. Easy to use, and the shelves were perfectly level and solid.
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18) Submitted by
John, from Troy, NY
on 2/18/2011
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The "Jig It" shelving jig was a snap to use and kept my shelving holes on target. Shelves were true and didn't rock. The plunge bit filled up quickly but if I used a high rpm and did a double plunge, it cleared the shavings.
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19) Submitted by
Chris Wagener, from Evansville, IN
on 9/24/2012
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I bought this jig to make adjustable shelves in my closets and pantry. I started drilling the holes for the shelf pins after measuring the distances out on the board. Ended up being off a 1/4" on one run. Thought I had just rushed and mis-measured. Repeated the steps and had the same result. Called Rockler and they gave some recommendations. Always us the same side down, take the handle off and put it on the other side so the same side is down always, and index more. Well I indexed ever time but still 1/4" off. Don't waste your money. Also if your going to put in Grommets and need 9/32" bit, their is no way to index that size hole. So no matter what you do, the holes won't work.
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20) Submitted by
Troy, from Mansfield, OHIO
on 2/9/2011
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Awesome tool and extremely accurate especially when you have to flip it end for end inside a cabinet. The storage compartments are really handy for storing the allen wrench and bit. I also store a 1/4" shelf pin in the same pocket for continuous drilling. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Money well worth spent!
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21) Submitted by
John M Bowman Sr, from Wheeling, WV
on 1/31/2011
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Very well made and made in the U.S.A. Found it very easy to use. Finished my sides for bathroom cabinets shelfs very quickly. Liked the storage for drill and allen wrench in the unit itself.
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22) Submitted by
Rafael, from Deerfield Beach, FL
on 1/29/2011
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I bought this tool, and I couldn't be any happier with it. I am a novice in this field but I would recommend it to anyone. Great product!!!
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23) Submitted by
Shawn Petersen, from St. Paul, MN
on 1/19/2011
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I just recently purchased this jig after using a homemade jig for several projects. I just got done with completing three book shelves about 7' tall. The jig worked smoothly and made the project go very quickly. I was very pleased with the quality of the jig. It was very easy to index and keep everything in line. I was pleased that this jig came with the drill built unlike the pro model. The only thing that I would suggest is that the kit include an index pin.
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24) Submitted by
Nick Miltner, from Littleton, CO
on 12/17/2010
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I watched the YouTube video for this jig and found that it was every bit as simple and accurate to use as the video demonstrated. It saved me a ton of time and the shelves look great, Thanks, Rockler.
Nick
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25) Submitted by
Wayne, from Sebring, FL
on 1/1/2011
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Fast delivery from Rockler. Saves a ton of time over dadoing for KV standard or similar type systems. In my humble opinion the inside of the cabinet looks cleaner too. Just wish I had waited a week and got it for the sale price.
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26) Submitted by
Chuck Anstrom, from Springfield, VA
on 12/5/2010
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Does just what was advertised. Added accuracy and a real time saver.
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27) Submitted by
Shane, from Kamiah, ID
on 10/14/2010
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Makes work go quickly and smoothly. Price may be a little much.
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28) Submitted by
Jim, from Cannon Beach, OR
on 9/13/2010
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This jig works as advertised. I drilled 100 holes in just a few minutes. I did the drilling after applying the finish as someone here suggested. I had no problems with tear out even using my Big Box cheap oak plywood. I found that if I backed the bit out while it was still up to speed it tended to stay clear of chips quite well. I did have to clear the bit a few times but it was not a problem. My homemade shelf jig is history.
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29) Submitted by
Dave, from San Jose, CA
on 4/10/2013
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I've used this jig for about five years and have been having trouble with inserting shelf pins. A few measurements shows that my drill bit is slightly under 0.25" and the pins are slightly over. What should be a great jig is marginally useful.
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30) Submitted by
Neill, from Parker, CO
on 8/6/2010
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I purchased this on sale but it would have easily been worth paying full price. Works great as is but I would recommend securing it to your workpiece with a piece of masking or painters tape.
I made a bookcase for my Grandson using the shelf pins with sleeves. He commented to me that the holes were so precise that they looked machine made.
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31) Submitted by
Terry, from Austin, TX
on 2/12/2012
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I purchased this jig for a new tv stand I was building for holes to hold pins for shelves. As the project was still on the bench, went to use jig...because of the door handles I cannot use this on 3/4" stock. The handles are in the way and make the jig rise above and not stay on your work, also, there is no stop on the drill bit to set depth of drill...would not recommend buying one.
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32) Submitted by
Phil, from Scottsboro, AL
on 8/3/2010
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A joy to use. Excellent quality.
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33) Submitted by
Decher, from Lexington, IL
on 7/25/2010
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This is a great jig and works well. While not impacting the function yet, it is showing some wear after just a few projects. I would like to see this product made with some metal sleeves or grommets in the holes so the bit guide wouldn't eat away at the plastic.
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34) Submitted by
Ken, from Grangeville, ID
on 6/29/2010
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I drilled 408 holes using this jig. It worked flawlessly. Use of masking tape to hold an aligning pin when working vertically helps greatly. This is one of those tools every woodworker should own.
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35) Submitted by
Steve, from Mission Viejo, CA
on 4/26/2010
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Fantastic jig. Well worth the price.
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36) Submitted by
Leon, from Houston, TX
on 6/12/2010
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For those having difficulty with keeping the jig aligned or keeping it from slipping...Place a shelf pin in the bottom/top hole after drilling the first hole. This will lock the jig in place so that spacing will be consistent.
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37) Submitted by
Jeff Shafer, from Auburn, CA
on 12/5/2010
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Excellent product. Using to custom build several closet systems from scratch. Awesome system, my only problem is I bought it a week before it went on sale for alot less!! But it is still worth the price!!! I LOVE IT.
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38) Submitted by
Rich, from Clarks Summit, PA
on 4/23/2010
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Bought this jig some time ago anticipating a future project...and the project arose: an entertainment center for my daughter. Just loved this jig. Where I had previously used inset brackets for shelving heretofore for fear of mis-aligning pin holes, the shelving jig made the alignment of correctly-spaced pin holes a breeze. Moreover, the self-centering bit is just a joy to use. I made provision for four shelves in minutes and with less hassle than any previous process. In short, I heartily recommend this jig...and centering bits... for any furniture builder.
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39) Submitted by
Donalie, from Wichita, KS
on 3/27/2011
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This product is absolutely great. The only thing I would say isn't perfect is the template is too tall for most of my projects. I almost want to cut it down to size, about 4 inches shorter.....almost....
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40) Submitted by
Seth Marx, from Seffner, FL
on 3/28/2010
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Bought my first one about 15 years ago. Now after 4-5000 holes the bit is tearing out and sticking a little. So it's time to order a new one. I'll keep the old one for back-up tho.
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41) Submitted by
Rita , from EL Dorado Hills, CA
on 3/8/2010
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We could not have made holes in our closet without this jig. I highly recommend this product.
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42) Submitted by
Bill White, from Freeville, NY
on 2/10/2010
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I'm happy with mine - does what its suppose to do and does it well. Still works fine after 3 shelf systems.
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43) Submitted by
Phil Grimmett, from Collierville, TN
on 5/2/2010
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I have had one of these jigs for 6 years,Just now the unit is starting to show it' age after around 4,000 holes. The bits don't stand up well to MDF though. Sometimes I need to go back with a standard bit to get the desired depth using the standard Rockler shelf pin.
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44) Submitted by
Doug P, from Jackson, MO
on 1/29/2010
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Nice product from Rockler as usual. Simple to use. I love the fact that all the accessories are stored in the jig, so I don't have to search for them. Well worth the cost.
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45) Submitted by
Michael Kelly, from Gypsum, CO
on 12/28/2009
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The shelving jig from Rockler is excellent! Simple directions. Just had to screw on the butting edge for the application needed. It allows for faced or un-faced cabinet installs. I would suggest clamping the jig in place; I noticed the bit grabs the wood and tends to move the jig down the work piece. Great product. I will be using it a lot.
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46) Submitted by
Jonathon, from Blue Mountain, MS
on 4/1/2010
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Excellent product. I read most all the reviews before purchasing and have to disagree with several. Regarding the bit fitting into the compartment on the handle, it does fit just fine with no binding but it has to go in only one way. No problem. The bit clogs if you try to go fast. No big deal, as with any other woodworking project, patience makes anything look better. The jig has mounting screws that stick out away from the bottom of the plexiglass, This is not a huge issue as stated. excellent product. No regrets.
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47) Submitted by
Scott, from Needham, MA
on 2/3/2011
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I like the jig a lot, but I find the bit to be slow to boor into the piece. I used it last night on some painted MDF and I was surprised how long it took to get the whole created. Know I was using my Dewalt 14.4v drill, maybe you need more power, but if you do that is a shame, 14.4v should be enough.
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48) Submitted by
Agedwirehead, from Houston, TX
on 3/27/2011
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This product works well for one-at-a-time projects, although it isn't perfect. I do get consistently excellent results using it.
If the plexiglass on your tool starts to crack, let thin cyanoacrylate glue wick into the crack and let the glue set up overnight. The fix isn't pretty, but it is permanent, and keeps the tool working fine.
Design issues I wish Rockler would fix in a new model:
1. Use plastic that is hard to crack. The current model plastic can crack while it is storage something hits or bends it.
2. Screws should be flat or recessed to the surface of the plastic. The current model screws were probably chosen to prevent the plastic from cracking at the screw holes. See issue #1.
3. The unit will slip very easily and get out of alignment. Disaster even using spring clamps a must is not a guarantee. I have taken to placing the unit, drilling one hole, using a pin to index into the hole, drilling the remainder, then moving the jig and index pin and drilling the missing hole. This method has worked flawlessly.
4. At slower drilling speeds is is easier to ensure correct placement of a hand-held drill. Unfortunately the bit will clog and require frequent cleaning. The bit works very well at higher speeds, but the jig can wear faster. As others, I use a corded drill with this unit gets up to a higher speed more quickly than a battery-powered unit and I get consistent results. A bit of paraffin rubbed on the tip of the sleeve of the bit before use improves performance.
5. The "fence" or "handle" size is a problem. If it were sized for 3/4 inch sheet goods one could not use the "built-in" storage pockets for the drill. But 3/4 inch sheet goods are what one uses.
Item 5 is easy to fix-just use some hardwood to make a perfectly sized fence I used maple. Getting the screws to work with the new fence requires a bit of ingenuity.
I also made a small block "case" to hold the drills, wrench, extra pins, etc. This works better than the storage pockets, anyway. It may not be clear in the ad, but my unit will drill for both 1/4 and metric pins and also sleeved pins different drills. After my plastic cracked in storage, I re-made the case to enclose the entire plastic guide in the case.
I do recommend this product for furniture projects. I have used it for kitchen cabinets, and it worked, but I would not use it for any "production" work. It is just too slow and in production use it might be too easy for a slip to ruin a part.
After you own and use this jig for a while, it will probably be obvious how to quickly build your own jig that will work great for you. There are a lot of choices that work. Lexan TM works well if you want see-through characteristics. Sheet aluminum works if you learn how to reliably place the first hole. However, this jig has worked for me in every situation I have used it other than production so it is often used. I have special-purpose jigs that I have made to speed up production work.
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49) Submitted by
Brian Spencer, from Peachland, BRITISH COLUMBIA
on 2/28/2011
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I have tried free handing shelf pin holes without much sucsess,Peg boared works but you have to keep making new one's. With the Rockler "jig it" system, it makes it so easy. The 9/32" bit works great for the shelf pin sleeves. I found that just using the 1/4"bit for the shelf pins, can be a little sloppy, would recomend using the sleeves. Looking forward to trying the metric version out on my next cabinet. Thanks again Rockler.
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50) Submitted by
Bennett, from Hampstead , NC
on 11/1/2009
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Easy to assemble, simple design, just make sure it is clamped tight and try to minimize the play when you install the shelf pin for the "next" set of holes.
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51) Submitted by
Brian Singer, from Miami, FL
on 10/21/2009
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The Jig It is fast to setup and use and creates accurate hole patterns. I wish it had a carbide tipped bit that would stay sharp longer and reduce tearout. Also the chip clearance between the bit and guide needs some work to keep it from clogging up.
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52) Submitted by
Al ostedgaard , from Iowa City, IA
on 12/5/2010
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This is perfect for a weekend woodworker. I used it to make a bookcase with it was fast and efficient, well worth the price.
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53) Submitted by
Kent Wilson, from Albany, MO
on 1/1/2011
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The jig I have works great until you need to index more than two sets of holes. After drilling holes in some tall book shelves the shelfs were all wobbly. I discovered that the index hole is not the same distance from the first peg hole at both ends of the jig so when I flip the jig end to end to drill the other side of holes the peg holes get out of alignment. They ended up being almost 3/4 of a hole off. The index holes were almost a full millimeter off, which transfers to almost 5 millimeters after I had drilled 5 sets of holes. Other than that issue, it is simple and quick to use, I just can't use it on long runs of holes.
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54) Submitted by
Wes Garcia, from Sioux Falls, SD
on 9/26/2009
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Just finished using it for the first time. Made the job of drilling a number of holes for shelf pins a fast and easy job. I look forward to using the jig again on my next project - built in bookselves. It is worth every penny.
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55) Submitted by
Timothy Clark, from Ringwood, NJ
on 9/24/2009
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Fast and easy solution to drilling even rows of holes; worked perfectly. Simple to set up and use. The only problem I had was once I got started I didn't want to stop.
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56) Submitted by
Stuart from TN
on 9/11/2009
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Not a bad product. If you are drilling into plywood you will need to keep the jig tight against the wood to avoid tear out or splintering. That is not the fault of the jig however, just a characteristic of plywood.
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57) Submitted by
Bill Cylkowski, from Mascoutah, IL
on 11/22/2009
Customer Rating: 
Tried to use it, but the wood guide was not mounted square. After the third hole, the guide pin would not line up to extend the guide for the next set of holes. I should have asked for a refund or exchange. It sounds like I got a bad one.
Editor's note: Our customer service team will be available to assist you with this at 800-376-7856.
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58) Submitted by
Mark Buck, from Old Town, ME
on 9/10/2009
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Worked great. I didnt experiance any of the clogging or tear out mentioned in earlier reviews. Perhaps species of wood has something to do with it? Anyway, fo the price this is a great tool that I will use alot. It is also handy that it has storage for the bit and allen wrench so everythingn is in one place for next time!
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59) Submitted by
Kurt Cramer, from San Gabriel, CA
on 1/25/2010
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I like this product very well except for the bits that go with it. The bits are not marked. The bits should be marked instead of checking them on the jig it self. Their should also be a space to store the allen wrench in the black bar like the drill bits.
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60) Submitted by
Kyle S., from Cincinnati, OH
on 8/25/2009
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This is just one more of Rockler's products that I don't know how I've lived without. Picked one up for a quick shelving project for the shop and it has proven to be worth its weight in gold. It is by no means an exceptionally professional tool but for a skilled carpenter/handyman this is just the ticket. It got 4 stars because the self centering bit likes to clog and has to be cleared almost after each hole but it cleans itself out once you get the hang of it. Works like a champ!
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61) Submitted by
Walter Creed, from Kailua, HI
on 8/5/2009
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This is the second jig I've bought for drilling holes for adjustable shelves, and it's much better suited to the jobs I have to do. The first required a router and worked reasonably well on case sides before they became part of a cabinet, but it was awkward if not impossible to use on cabinets that have already been installed. The Rockler jig make these jobs possible. Both jigs create holes that are a little too large for the shelf pins I have (also from Rockler), but I can live with the Rockler jig's holes.
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62) Submitted by
John Usinger, from Caledonia, WI
on 6/28/2009
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This was a great time saving product for doing a wall of bookcases. It was fast and accurate, however I thought there was a bit of wood tear-out around many of the holes which I don't think is very attractive. If it made cleaner holes, I would rate this item excellent.
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63) Submitted by
Bob W, from Fenton, MI
on 6/18/2009
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I used this product to add shelves in a built-in pantry area, this made my job get done faster
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64) Submitted by
Larry, from Fremont, CALIFORNIA
on 6/4/2009
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I was able to put out two entertainment center shelving units in a matter of hours. The ease and accuracy of this product is great.
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65) Submitted by
Mick McCarty, from Roscoe, IL
on 1/7/2010
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Received the Jig It and it performed as advertised. I agree with others who suggest that clamping it to the workpiece stabilizes the tool and ensures that it will not slip. Most importantly, though, the Jig It arrived from Rockler with a crack in the template. I called Rockler and they replaced the Jig It immediately. Good service wins my business every time.
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66) Submitted by
Anthony Kane, from Lindenhurst, IL
on 5/13/2009
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Simply amazing. Incredibly accurate and easy to use. I was able to knock out a set of cabinets in no time at all. This is a tool that every craftsman should own. The time you save is worth the $ time and time again!
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67) Submitted by
Michael Palumbo, from Brick, NJ
on 6/30/2009
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Great product and an extreme time saver. With the 5mm there is a bit of tear out and the shavings tend to get clogged in the sleeve. I suggest the 1/4" bit (I have both) as it gives you a cleaner end product. I am only using the 5mm because the project requires it. If you NEED to use 5mm pins I suggest getting the 5mm pin support sleeves which require the 7/32 centering bit. The catch is the sleeves are a little more expensive and you will need a sleeve per hole.
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68) Submitted by
Hugh, from Grand Rapids, MI
on 12/7/2009
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I have owned this jig for several years and have used it several times with minimal success. The plexiglass allows the jig to slide around regardless of the amount of clamping. I have tried double sided tape which improves the process somewhat but it introduces other challenges. Also there is far too much play in using a pin and the inset is locked in to two settings which limits applications. Plain old peg board is far superior to this jig.
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69) Submitted by
Adam, from Caliente, NV
on 4/27/2009
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This jig is worth 100 times its weight in gold! One of the best purchases I have ever made. Thank you Rockler.
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70) Submitted by
Marc Hall, from Buffalo, NY
on 4/7/2009
Customer Rating:
Some of the best money I have ever spent on a jig. Bought this a couple of years ago and have made numerous cabinets using this Product and have NEVER had a problem! (that I didn't cause :-) ) I have both the 1/4" and the 5mm bits, it gives you a wide range of options in standard sizes at a really good price.
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71) Submitted by
Matt Kramer, from Hilliard, OH
on 4/6/2009
Customer Rating:
Awesome product!
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72) Submitted by
Ron, from Holland, MICHIGAN
on 4/6/2009
Customer Rating:
This jig makes adjustable shelves a breeze. Works well, just take your time.
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73) Submitted by
Wally from MA
on 2/3/2010
Customer Rating:
I purchased a 5mm shelving jig with the bit and holder. I used it with the walls of the shelves in place. It worked well except that the holes were a bit large for the 5mm shelf supports and the bit didn't make a clean hole. I replaced the 5mm bit with an ordinary 3/16 bit for metal. The finished holes were tight and cleaner. Clean holes may be a product of the material and technique. It seems to work better if the bit is kept at speed until it is completely withdrawn from the wood. Overall, a great product.
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74) Submitted by
Edward Ridgik, from Wilmington, DE
on 3/31/2009
Customer Rating:
Just what I needed to complete my bookcase. Made life easier.
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75) Submitted by
Richard D. DeLong, from North Lewisburg, OH
on 1/23/2010
Customer Rating:
I used this jig for approx. 72 holes and it already has a crack between a couple of holes. I was hoping the jig would of been made of lexan rather than plexiglass.
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76) Submitted by
Nils Aunes, from Pittsburgh, PA
on 3/26/2009
Customer Rating:
I was pleased with the ease of use and the sturdiness of the tool. I am using this to put shelves in a large bookcase and it is very flexible and accurate.
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77) Submitted by
John Rumsey, from Imperail Beach, CA
on 3/25/2009
Customer Rating:
For the price, its a great value. If you only make an occaisional cabinet or bookcase then this is the jig for you, but if you need to make 100's or even 1000's of holes, you are in for a tedious job! The bit must be unclogged every few holes. It would be nice if they made a much longer jig as well. But when it can afforded, a spindle boring machine would make life much easier in the shop!
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78) Submitted by
Rick, from Vincennes, IN
on 3/22/2009
Customer Rating:
Worked great. Made the job very easy for this first time cabinet maker.
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79) Submitted by
John Cumerford, from Omaha, NE
on 12/28/2008
Customer Rating:
Perfect, just what I needed to complete my kitchen cabinets I built.
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80) Submitted by
Jeff, from Ocean Pines, MD
on 2/8/2009
Customer Rating:
I bought this as a replacement for my old jig (same type). I've done maybe 40 cabinets with the old one. The only problem I've had is that over time the plastic wears a bit and allows the bit holder to bottom out and cut into the wood you're drilling. But I've always priced my shelf pins a little higher to cover a replacement jig.
Hint: Use spring clamps to hold the jig in position. The bit depth is adjustable with a set screw on the holder. I find it works better with a plug-in drill rather than battery operated. The higher speed drills cleaner.
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81) Submitted by
Ric Roker , from Front Royal, VA
on 3/17/2009
Customer Rating:
Great Jig, my second one. Product improved from the previous version. Love the new handle and pin included.
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82) Submitted by
Pat, from Fort Morgan, CO
on 3/15/2009
Customer Rating:
Easy to set up and use. Holes were accurately placed and clean without hours of frustration.
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83) Submitted by
Eric Allred, from Helper, UT
on 2/27/2009
Customer Rating:
Great jig, makes life so much eaiser, it quick and very accurate. I would say it is the very best jig I have used.
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84) Submitted by
Bob, from Nevada City, CA
on 2/26/2009
Customer Rating:
Very pleased with this jig. It works well and appears to be durable. Saved a lot of time.
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85) Submitted by
David Wray, from Wilmington, NC
on 2/25/2009
Customer Rating:
Great Product!!! This is my second experience using this product for a large, repetitive drilling task. If your project involves turning flat lumber or "coated shelving material" into vertical shelving, this tool is a "must" for accurately and effortlessly locating 5mm or 1/4" dia. shelf pin holes. Recently used the 5mm drill guide ass'y from the shelving kit to re-drill holes for conceiled cabinet hinges on existing cabinets, using a modified single-hinge JIG IT plexi-template. Shelving plexi-template and drill ass'y provide holes are uniformly spaced, uniform depth and uniform diameter for shelf support pins.
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86) Submitted by
Mike Jorgensen, from Walla Walla, WA
on 11/18/2009
Customer Rating:
It worked great for a few jobs, however the bit dulled pretty quickly and I started to get a bit of tear-out. I switched to a 1/4" spiral bit and a plunge router and had perfect results.
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87) Submitted by
Mike, from Billings, MT
on 2/2/2009
Customer Rating:
I used this jig (1/4 inch kit) to make custom closet cabinets shelving holes, with the self centering it could not have been easier. I liked this so much I also ordered the 5mm self centering bit for smaller shelvng projects. Money very well spent.
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88) Submitted by
Paul Hvidston, from Upland, CA
on 1/14/2009
Customer Rating:
Works great for shelving. Prior to this I would always make a custom jig for each project. Absolutely no tearout on maple veneer plywood. 5mm drill bit never got clogged. Had one problem with the first run of holes if I wasn't paying close enough attention. The jig would wander up from the bottom of the case and screw up the hole alignment. Here's a tip: start at the bottom, drill one hole, move the jig up and place an indexing pin in the hole. Now your holes stay locked. The storage compartment thumb latches did get in the way for one run of holes so I temporarily removed the covers. If you are doing adjustable shelving, get this jig!
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89) Submitted by
Gary from NC
on 1/5/2009
Customer Rating:
The plexiglass jig is very handy and easy to use however since there are two sets of hole you can easily forget which set you are using and make a mistake. Use some blue tape to cover up the unused holes. Also, the bit depth is not adjustable so unless you are using 3/4 inch thick material you are out of luck. The plywood I drilled would build up in the bit occasionally. Still, this is a nice time saver if you can afford it.
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90) Submitted by
Terry Hawn, from Farmington, MO
on 12/28/2008
Customer Rating:
I bought this for a project I am currently working on that requires a lot of shelves in multiple cabinets. This jig has saved me countless hours measuring and marking. I like the accuracy and convenience of the jig. The only problem I am having with it is that I am working with 1/2" MDF and the self centering bit provided in the jig tends to show through the other side of the panel making an unsightly mess and ruining the board. The self centering bit is a brad point and it's the brad point that pokes through. On thicker material it works great!
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91) Submitted by
J Bunn, from Boise, ID
on 12/23/2008
Customer Rating:
Great little jig and 1/4" drill bit that made drilling the shelf support holes a breeze.
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92) Submitted by
Robert Wolfe, from Ft. Washakie, WY
on 12/22/2008
Customer Rating:
I bought the jig and the 1/4" a few months back for a special dail, I'm building some kitchen cabinet now and I'm going to use the 5mm for them.
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93) Submitted by
Dan, from Park City, UT
on 12/14/2008
Customer Rating:
This is one of my favorite tools for quickly getting a shelving project under control!
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94) Submitted by
David Knapke, from Highlands Ranch, CO
on 8/22/2009
Customer Rating:
As many others have commented, this jig and the recommended bit make quick work of making adjustable shelving.
One complaint I have is that if you use it with shelf that is already assembled, the fastener that holds the handle to the jig stands about 1/8" proud of the jig. So you have one side raised 1/8" and the other side flat on the work piece. This made it a little more difficult to get a hole perpendicular to the surface. When I'm a little less busy, I will look for different fasteners or a second set of fasters for the other side so the jig is level with the surface.
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95) Submitted by
Clay Robinson, from Carrollton, GA
on 12/1/2008
Customer Rating:
This is a great jig! It has certainly made my kitchen cabinet project easier.
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96) Submitted by
Brian Barton, from Colby, KS
on 11/30/2008
Customer Rating:
I have a larger project coming up that I plan to use the jig on a lot. Better than any homemade jig that ive made in the past. Good product-good price.
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97) Submitted by
Byron Bingham, from Honeyville, UT
on 11/30/2008
Customer Rating:
I used these products to drill holes for shelf supports. They made it more accurate to make and drill without having to measure each support and made the job go much faster.
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98) Submitted by
Danger Dan from CT
on 11/26/2008
Customer Rating:
I had used this product before and made drilling shelf pin holes easy...even for Mr. All-thumbs. I returned the product to its owner only to have a need for it again. Didn't find it at big-box improvement stores, so ordered it online, came in a couple days and again, drilling the holes was a snap. Thanks Rockler!
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99) Submitted by
Mike Reed from MD
on 11/20/2008
Customer Rating:
Bought this jig for my first attempt at building bookcases. It's easy, fast and accurate. Well worth the price!
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100) Submitted by
George, from Shasta Lake, CA
on 11/20/2008
Customer Rating:
Very good jig.
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101) Submitted by
Todd Revill, from Dexter, MI
on 11/8/2008
Customer Rating:
This jig works great! I use to put shelf tracks & clips- not any more this is much faster & looks alot better.
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102) Submitted by
Jon, from Jones, OK
on 11/6/2008
Customer Rating:
I have used other ways to drill shelf supports. This method is more accurate, easier and faster.
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103) Submitted by
Eric Adams, from Otsego, MN
on 10/31/2008
Customer Rating:
I am using this for kithchen cabinets and it has worked wonderful. The holes are dead accurated and it is so easy and fast to use. This is a wonderful tool and is definetly worth the price.
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104) Submitted by
Don Busack, from Chamberlain, SD
on 10/28/2008
Customer Rating:
There are a lot of ideas out there for ways to make adjustable shelf holes and keep them even. Don't waste your time! This is so simple to use and dead on accurate. Well worth the price!
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105) Submitted by
Marden Tegtmann, from Omaha, NE
on 10/7/2008
Customer Rating:
Easy to Use, very simple and straight forward. Definitely a time saver and produces great results.
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106) Submitted by
Byron Trantham, from Fredericksburg, VA
on 10/5/2008
Customer Rating:
I bought this after using serveral other methods and this tool is hands down the way to go. Great solution!
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107) Submitted by
Scott Dittman, from Martinez, CA
on 9/15/2008
Customer Rating:
I have used it on 7 bookcases so far and it worked great. Very consistent spacing and no rocking shelves afterward. I used it both with and without face frames.
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108) Submitted by
Vic Winandy, from Grayslake, IL
on 9/10/2008
Customer Rating:
I used this jig to put the shelves in a corner cabinet and it work well without any effort.
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109) Submitted by
GCoyne, from South Pasadena, CA
on 3/12/2009
Customer Rating:
Be advised that the jig is supposed to have each hole 1-1/4" apart, but if you measure the first hole to the last hole (across all 11 holes), the final hole is off 3/32". The significance of this means that you can't use the jig down one side of a board and up the other side. I did this and was off by 1/2" by the time I got to the end/beginning. The only way to get the holes to line up was to (1) use a story stick and identify regions of holes on both sides of the board, and (2) you will have to flip the location of the side stop from one side of the jig to the other side so that any misalignment is equally placed on both sides of the board. Other than that,the jig works fine.
Editor's note: when using this jig one always uses either the top of the cabinet or the bottom as the starting reference point for all runs of holes. Alternating start from top to bottom is not advisable.
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110) Submitted by
Jeff, from Sheets, FL
on 9/8/2008
Customer Rating:
A very easy to operate and quality product, I put more spaces in cabinets than I needed, it was so easy.
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111) Submitted by
Patricia, from Kozak, KENTUCKY
on 8/29/2008
Customer Rating:
Great Jig, takes all the guess work out of aligning shelves. Couldn't be easier.
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112) Submitted by
Raymond Arnold, from Minden, IA
on 3/1/2009
Customer Rating:
Building toy box and planned to use false bottom with pins to prevent granddaughter from falling into. When opened shipping package jig had been out and upon looking over one lid on storage compartment was gone. Unsure if will be able to use since bottom holes may be up from bottom of jig to far. Have always used peg board, hope this will be much more accurate, will find out in future.
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113) Submitted by
Rick, from Thunder Bay, ONTARIO
on 9/5/2008
Customer Rating:
I had made up my own jigs which work well but after purchasing this jig what a difference it makes drilling the shelf holes so easy and fast. I just can't say enough other than GET ONE.
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114) Submitted by
Jason Abshire, from Sterling, VA
on 9/1/2008
Customer Rating:
Honestly I don't know what I would do with out this jig. Did an entire kitchen 15+ cabinets, I should have counted the holes just for the heck of it. Over 1000 I would imagine, held up great!
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115) Submitted by
Ron , from Houston, TX
on 8/25/2008
Customer Rating:
Great tool-- accurate clean shelf peg holes always the right depth.
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116) Submitted by
Michael Scott, from Monticello, IL
on 1/16/2009
Customer Rating:
Awesome jig and a great time saver. Have experienced the self-centering bit as a problem on 1/2" thick material. I was able somehow to lower the drill bit in the shaft and it has not drilled through since. Hopefully they will address the issue with a simple depth adjustment.
Editor's note: adjusting the depth of the bit in the housing with the set screw as you have done is the correct method to use.
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117) Submitted by
Duane Marks, from Saint Germain, WI
on 8/24/2008
Customer Rating:
Very easy to use. Accurate. Very glad I have it.
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118) Submitted by
Jerry Jones, from Sandy, UT
on 8/11/2008
Customer Rating:
Did the job that I required with no hassels and no massive set up. I will use it for all of the similiar jobs that I have.
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119) Submitted by
Michael Fowell, from Jacksonville, OR
on 8/11/2008
Customer Rating:
The jig makes drilling easy.
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120) Submitted by
Steve, from Littleton, CO
on 8/6/2008
Customer Rating:
This jig works well and is a huge improvement over my handmade jig. The only problem I had was in trying to move a little to fast with the drilling and the bit tends to collect shavings that have to be removed. Slowing down the process took care of this.
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121) Submitted by
Josh, from Davis, TX
on 8/4/2008
Customer Rating:
Very simple to use, self centering bit is great but did have some tear out not sure it is the fault of the bit. Highly recommend.
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122) Submitted by
Joey Kline, from Charlotte, NC
on 7/2/2008
Customer Rating:
SOOOOOO easy to use! Line up on edge and go to work. Bit does have tendency to come loose in chuck if you press down to hard. Used on MDF and holes came out clean. Could see possibly if used on plywood some tearout so tape would be a good idea. Overall good product.
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123) Submitted by
Jeff Churchill, from College Station, TX
on 5/27/2008
Customer Rating:
First time user of the jig it, used to build 3 each 8" X 4" bookcases. The jig it made positioning and drilling the holes accurate and easy. I also used the 9/32" centering bit and the 1/4" centering sleeves with the 1/4" pin supports.
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124) Submitted by
Mitch, from Massapequa, NY
on 6/2/2008
Customer Rating:
Probably the best pre-fab shelf hole jig available but beware of its shortcomings. Jig handle screw heads not flush with jig and handle depth of 3/4". Must clear bit of material after each hole to get clean holes. Bit does not fit easily into storage compartment. Must use tape on material to prevent tear out. Must clamp jig to material to prevent movement and resulting holes too big causing loose fitting shelf pins. And don't press too hard or the plastic will crack!
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125) Submitted by
Pam Butler, from Cedarville, AR
on 4/29/2008
Customer Rating:
I have used a lot of home made jigs in the past including peg board which if you have ever used it, the holes wear out if used repeticiously. The Jig-It and bit works very well. I am building kitchen cabinets for my mom and the jig made it a breeze to do the shelf pin holes. The only thing is like everyone else says, you have to make the jig stationary to use it. I clamped the jig once it was in place and was able to use it very succesfully. Made my job soooo much easier. If you haven't used one, GET ONE!!!!
Thank you Rockler for this product.
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126) Submitted by
Richard Setili, from Akeley, PA
on 5/20/2008
Customer Rating:
I would have rated this product higher except for one problem I have been having. On both the projects I have used this jig the holes have been slightly larger than the pins themselves. This has resulted in the pins being quite loose and sloppy.
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127) Submitted by
Scott Thomson, from Sonoma, CA
on 4/23/2008
Customer Rating:
I have typically made my own shelf jigs from wood like a lot of cabinet guys but decided to give this jig a try on a large built in job I recently did. It worked WONDERFULLY. With my jigs I often have a little bit of play with the shelf rocking. I did not have that problem with one shelf with this jig. I also used heavy duty double sided stick tape to hold the jig in perfect place so that it wouldn't move as I moved up the holes, this way I didn't have to hold it in place and in a awkward position while I drilled with the other hand (I drilled after the unit was installed). I can't say enough about the jig. It works great and the price was great. I almost sold it to another guy on the job after I was done but I need it again soon. Can't say enough about it. Gotta get one of your own.
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128) Submitted by
Rich Howard, from Glendora, NJ
on 4/14/2008
Customer Rating:
Very easy to use, but had to hold or clamp the jig very tight so its tendancy to creep was eliminated. Electronics cabinet was very easy to build with this jig.
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129) Submitted by
John Ross, from Toledo, WA
on 4/9/2008
Customer Rating:
I just completed both a base cabinet and a wall cabinet, and although I had made my own jigs for this in the past, the work went much quicker with the JIG IT unit. The only caution I would have is to remember that when you have a center divide in a cabinet, remember to offset the jig on opposite sides of the divide so you don't have through holes!
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130) Submitted by
Liz Holtz, from Catonsville, MD
on 4/3/2008
Customer Rating:
I used the jig for a tea cabinet I am building. It was easy to use and saved a lot of time. I did have some problems with a little tearout, but then added a piece of painters tape directly onto the wood before clamping the jig in place and found that greatly improved the results.
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131) Submitted by
Brad McLagan, from Renville, MN
on 4/3/2008
Customer Rating:
Using this jig and bit for kitchen cabinets we are building for my son's house. Excellent quality and very easy to use. Another winner from Rockler.
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132) Submitted by
Dennis, from Milwaukee, WI
on 3/26/2008
Customer Rating:
I used the jig for a dining room cabinet I'm building. The jig was very easy to use, accurate, and solidly built. The self-centering bit made the job a breeze. Excellent combination from Rockler.
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133) Submitted by
Kevin Pliska, from Genoa, OH
on 3/24/2008
Customer Rating:
As always the highest quality from Rockler. I used this jig with excellent results and I even made another smaller jig with it.
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134) Submitted by
Bob Barge, from San Antonio, TX
on 3/1/2008
Customer Rating:
Improves accuracy and speeds assembly. Great quality. Absolutely love the self-centering drill bit.
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135) Submitted by
Jerry Erb, from Port Angeles, WA
on 2/29/2008
Customer Rating:
I am a General Building Contractor specializing in remodeling. My recent customer desired a large library/office room to be lined floor to ceiling, all four walls with bookshelves. He was very specific about the placement and various spacing of the shelves. The JIG IT Shelving Kit enabled me to place all of the various shelves precisely at the locations required, with accuracy and unbelievable savings of time. It is very simple to use and the low cost justifies its purchase if you are installing more than one shelf.
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136) Submitted by
John Burnell, from Woodstock, VA
on 1/19/2008
Customer Rating:
I used this jig for cabinets for my wife to use in the laundry room. I was impressed with the precision this jig allows. I used a shelf pin to register one end and a clamp on the other end; it worked out great.
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137) Submitted by
Fred Blair, from Cadyville, NY
on 1/7/2008
Customer Rating:
I used this jig for a cd-dvd cabinet I built and was very pleased with the results. It was the first time using anything like it, I always bought the shelf standards before. This looks much better.
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138) Submitted by
Woody Greene, from Brighton, MI
on 1/3/2008
Customer Rating:
An excellent product for making quick work of drilling shelf bracket holes. After removing the clips for the two storage compartments, it can be used to fit flush over a 3/4" sheet. This saves time and unecessary jockying of the workpiece. With the clips in place, the jig can be a bit cumbersome to use. All in all, a very nice little tool.
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139) Submitted by
Joe Kirrane, from Stafford, VA
on 12/8/2007
Customer Rating:
Worked great! I would highly recommend this product!
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140) Submitted by
Denise Johnson, from Washington, DC
on 12/6/2007
Customer Rating:
I used this to outfit an armoire as a tv cabinet. It was really easy. I am not a professional woodworker and I don't have the greatest woodworking skills. But this was simple to use and made perfect holes. Plus it was fun! I can't wait to use it again. It has given me the confidence to try bookshelves next!
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141) Submitted by
Paul Dumas, from Oakdale, CA
on 12/3/2007
Customer Rating:
Flawless product, excellent results! I just wish I had it a few thousand holes ago...
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142) Submitted by
Art Chitty, from Flint, TX
on 11/16/2007
Customer Rating:
The only thing easier than this jig is one drills holes for you. Anyone who has drilled an off center, loose, or tilted hole for a shelf support pin needs this jig.
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143) Submitted by
Steve Clark, from Livermore, CA
on 11/14/2007
Customer Rating:
This is an excellent product. I used it to drill additional shelf support holes in existing cabinets. I used the jig without the handle attached and I was able to line up the jig perfectly with the use of shelf support pins and the 5mm and 1/4" indexing holes. I was able to do all the holes without removing the cabinet doors even though some of the spaces were awkward. My kitchen contractor told me about Rockler products so that I could get the shelves set up where we wanted them. The new cabinets only had holes at the 2 1/2" spacing and I was able to fill in the 1 1/4" holes with no difficulty. I used a cordless drill and even though I was using a rapid drill speed, the holes were perfectly drilled and the support pins and brackets fitted the holes without any looseness.
Thanks for a great product.
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144) Submitted by
Bob Shultz, from Los Gatos, CA
on 8/4/2008
Customer Rating:
I found the jig very easy to use but I did get tearout on my plywood panels. Tape should prevent this. Be careful to order the right bit assembly. I did it wrong the first time and had to return the 1/4" bit and buy the 5 mm bit.
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145) Submitted by
Phil Mitchell, from Eden Prairie, MN
on 10/9/2007
Customer Rating:
A great product. The holes were aligned dead straight. There was minimal tearout by using a slow feed rate. This is a great tool.
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146) Submitted by
Earl Knight, from Cavendish, VT
on 9/23/2007
Customer Rating:
I had thought of making my own jig with some plexiglass or some plywood and bushings and using a drill stop. Was I ever thrilled when I saw this already made. The bit alone was the greatest. Since I had to use it on several already installed cabinets and didn't want to remove the hinges, I had to use it without the handle, but it still worked great!
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147) Submitted by
JJ, from San Rafael , CA
on 6/22/2007
Customer Rating:
I have used this jig on my current project and I have to admit this is too easy. This is a great tool. Thanks again Rockler.
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148) Submitted by
D.A, from Atlanta, GA
on 10/3/2010
Customer Rating:
This jig is a good idea but is poorly executed. First the indexing fence is 13/16" thick so if you want to use this on 3/4" sheet goods while lying flat on a bench you are going to have the jig riding proud of the material face. As if that weren't bad enough, the new storage bins which are a good idea - but poorly designed now add to that thickness of the fence - the total is about an inch. Forget using it in the field on Euro cabinets that have profile fillers. Again the fence and tabs will prohibit you from seating the jig flat on the side panels.
Another problem - though slight - are the fence mounting screws. They also protrude from the bottom of the plexi plate and cause the same issue as above- they don't allow the jig to lie flat inside a cabinet. They could easily be countersunk like they are on the top of the fence into the plexi - if it were thick enough !
All and all you are better off just buying the drill bits from this kit and just making your own jig it will be less frustrating for you.
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149) Submitted by
Robert, from Lubbock, TX
on 1/9/2007
A great jig . I've made some and used others. This is the simpliest option out their. The bit is great. And pins fit snug. A MUST HAVE!
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150) Submitted by
Jeff Evilsizer, from Mascoutah, IL
on 9/11/2006
Works great. Easy to use. I don't know how I ever did without it. Makes great straight lines with evenly spaced holes for shelf pins. Along with the specialized drill bit made all the holes the same depth. Recommend highly
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151) Submitted by
John Lowell, from Ijamsville, MD
on 12/19/2007
Customer Rating:
Purchased a second and third bit size for the jig. Use for a custom medicine cabinet (1/2" walls) and wanted to use smaller pin sizes. Once the drill depth was adjusted, it worked well and fast, but still struggling a bit getting all four holes on the exact same plane.
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152) Submitted by
Jeremy, from Stephenville, TX
on 11/10/2007
Customer Rating:
I loved this product! It made quick work of an otherwise tedious task. I would have like the fasteners to be flush fit on the back side of the tool but it was still a great jig.
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153) Submitted by
Ben Jones, from Burns, TN
on 10/25/2007
Customer Rating:
This is a very good jig at an economical price. Previously I had been using a homegrown jig I made using a strip of pegboard as the template. The jig here is a much more durable and easy to use solution, and combined with the bit it makes short work of a less than satisfying task.
While the bit compartments are a very nice touch, the knobs to those compartments can get in the way if you're using the jig on a cabinet that's already installed against a wall. This is because the thickness of the jig handle + the compartment knobs is greater than the thickness of a sheet of plywood . . . hence, the knobs prevent the jig from resting flat against the case side. The knobs can be removed and replaced, but it seems to me that doing this very many times will cause the knob connecter to break. So . . . drill your pin holes before you install!
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154) Submitted by
Matt, from Newark, DE
on 10/25/2007
Customer Rating:
This Jig is nice, but if you are going to use the "pin sleeves" for the shelf pins you need to remember the alignment holes are 1/4" or 5mm. This also makes it problematic when you want to put in a long string of holes as the sleeve holes make the alignment less than ideal. Also, remember the self centering bits are to be used on stock greater than 1/2". Otherwise you get small poke through holes in 1/2" stock. Guess I should have looked at the back of my test piece before using it on my production piece.
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155) Submitted by
Terry Willis, from Newton, AL
on 9/27/2007
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Don't know how I got by without it. I am finally catching up on a couple of "Honey do" projects without the usual discussion of their lineage.
Worth the price and more.
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156) Submitted by
Tom Griesmer, from Charlotte, NC
on 4/14/2008
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I use the Shelving Jig once so far. I had to assemble the parts in the package. This was easy and the instructions were very good. I did notice that the screw heads were not set in a counterbore so the plastic plate would sit flush on the work surface. Sure enough I pressed a little too hard and the plastic around one hole cracked. Very disappointing. I expected a better design and a durable material. I don't see how I can fix the crack.
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157) Submitted by
Eric, from Columbus, GA
on 3/14/2008
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Does a great job of punching equally distanced holes. Bit leaves rough holes. Don't use on fine furniture, it will leave you with a lot of sanding to do.
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158) Submitted by
Randy, from Winchester, KY
on 2/17/2008
Customer Rating:
Easy to use and made the bracket drilling very easy.
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159) Submitted by
LeRoy Leland, from Newport, WA
on 1/25/2008
Customer Rating:
I found it very intuitive to use. It would even be better if they included and registration pin along with it.
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160) Submitted by
D Terry Price, from Columbia, MO
on 12/24/2007
Customer Rating:
The jig worked well on the built-in bookcase I made, but the drill bit caused quite a bit of splintering. I'm not sure if something was wrong with the bit that came with the jig or if I was not using it properly. Howeveer, all the holes were tight and accurately spaced. I was able to dress up the holes with some sanding effort. Sure would have been a challenge without the Jig!
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161) Submitted by
Marcus from CA
on 5/29/2006
Works great! Easy to use and versatile in a variety of different situations. I was able to maintain a straight line of evenly spaced holes for over 4 feet! I can't believe I did without this jig for so long!
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162) Submitted by
Kevin, from Bay City, MI
on 3/14/2010
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I like this jig and I’ve used it a lot. It has one major flaw. There is some slop between the hole in the jig and the mating nipple of the bit. I have measured this at 0.45mm. This doesn’t seem like much but if that error can be doubled each time you move the jig, and it adds up in a hurry. I recently built some tall cabinets that required moving the jig 6 times. The upper holes on the opposite side panels were off 4 to 5 mm or about 3/16”. If you are using Euro hinges and using these holes for hinge mounting, which I do, that’s beyond the range of adjustment. Also the shelves are tippy. If the first and last hole in the jig were tapered to give a perfect center fit it would be better.
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163) Submitted by
Tom Veatch, from Wichita, KS
on 4/9/2008
Customer Rating:
With normal attention given to preventing movement, this jig works very well.
My only complaint is with the self centering bit. I just finished drilling almost 1200 shelf pin holes is a set of bookcases and roughly 8 of 10 required that the bit be cleared of jammed chips before drilling the next hole. Clearing the bit was simple, but very frustrating to have to do it after almost every hole. Speed and feed variations didn't seem to make much difference. If the bit could be redesigned to be self clearing, I'd rate this unit as a 5+.
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164) Submitted by
Mike Isley, from Mebane, NC
on 2/17/2008
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I was quite disappointed. The jig actually cracked before I was even finished with the job. The self-centering bit worked great, but all-in-all I would not recommend this product.
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165) Submitted by
Bill G, from Chevy Chase, MARYLAND
on 5/29/2007
Customer Rating:
This a great jig and the storage compartments in the handle are nice. Because of the aggressive (but high quality) drill bit I experienced tearout in plywood, but it can be eliminated by running the bit in reverse for a few seconds and then drilling forward. It slows things down a bit but produces nice clean holes.
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166) Submitted by
Scot McKibbin, from San Diego, CA
on 3/6/2007
This jig rocks! One small suggestion; A stepped pin would be helpful when needing to extend the length for continuous drilling as the jig tends to slip using just a shelf pin.
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167) Submitted by
Darrin, from Altus, OK
on 2/7/2007
Awsome product. I will be using it alot.
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168) Submitted by
Patrick Tavares, from Plano, TX
on 4/7/2008
Customer Rating:
Great time saver. My only complaint was that I noticed a difference of about 1/16" between the top hole-to-jig top distance and the bottom hole-to jig bottom distance (if that makes any sense). Make sure to pay attention to your jig orientation (flipping, rotating, mirroring, etc) when drilling to ensure properly aligned holes.
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169) Submitted by
Scott Marchetti from FL
on 3/4/2008
Customer Rating:
I works better than the homemade one I've been using, which I had to clamp down as I went. They could improve the storage compartment doors by making them latch better. For ~$20 investment it is well worth the time savings when drilling shelf peg holes.
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170) Submitted by
Loren Haas, from Napa, CA
on 7/11/2009
Customer Rating:
Overall a good product that needs some refinement/redesign. It does what it is intended for, easy to use and hard to make a mistake.
Two problems I see:
- There is too much tear-out around the holes. The bit should have more pronounced spurs at the outside.
- The side piece that is the stop should be thinner, less than 3/4" thick so that you do not have to lay your panel over the edge of the bench to drill it.
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171) Submitted by
Bob Main, from Gilbert, SC
on 3/27/2010
Customer Rating:
I had it clamped down to the wood and workbench and somehow either the jig or wood shifted so that about half the holes were no longer spaced evenly with all the rest of them. Screwed up two pieces of red oak plywood using this thing. Also I had to apply more pressure than I would have suspected trying to get the holes drilled.
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172) Submitted by
Jeff Peters, from Manchester, NH
on 3/7/2010
Customer Rating:
The drill bit assembly was not centered... it wobbled, producing a hole that was larger than the 1/4 inch bit... and therefore too large for the shelf pin. I went back to my good brad point bit and a piece of peg board, and got perfect results. Not worth the $.
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173) Submitted by
Larry, from Aurora, IL
on 9/24/2009
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I'm surprised this had such a high rating. My experience was not as good. The tested holes (drilled in pine)were very clean however the bit still wiggled around more than I liked. Also, the pins were too loose in the wood and just about fell out. The pins were the correct size for the drill bit.
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174) Submitted by
L, from Chicago, IL
on 12/19/2009
Customer Rating:
It does work very well and the bit stays sharp a long time. But I think if it were made out of polycarbanate instead of acrylic, I'd give it 5 stars. A fair price overall.
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175) Submitted by
John Mills, from San Antonio, TX
on 3/4/2008
Customer Rating:
Worked well while it worked. The bit fell apart from the inside, and I was quite discouraged to hear that there were no replacement parts available. Tried to buy a new one and it was backordered. Oh well.
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176) Submitted by
James, from Dallas, TX
on 5/17/2010
Customer Rating:
Overall, its an ok jig. I had to make modifications to make it useful. 1. There is nowhere to clamp it for small stock like a 2" post. 2. The 1-1/4 spacing is not 32mm; it's 31.75mm. This jig is all metric. All the inch dimensions are off - almost 1/8 from end to the other. 3. There are too few offsets. If you offset the fence holes from the shelf holes and add more holes, you can have multitple offsets. 4. Alignment marks would be a nice thing to add for centering and for locating the jig. 5. Door Latches on the fense do not work very well. 6. Keeping the bit square could be easier with bushings or a bigger foot on the bit side. As for my mods, I needed holes with a 1/2" offset. So I added my own longer fence that could then be clamped.
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177) Submitted by
Sean Donovan, from Boston, MA
on 3/28/2010
Customer Rating:
Jig is a great idea for simple shelf pin projects. However, the design is lacking. There are three bolts that protrude from the bottom of the handle which results in the jig resting on the three screws, instead of the length of the handle. This creates a poor clamping situation and a gap between the plexi jig and the workpiece. This results in the jig flexing everytime you drill a hole. It also leads to wood chips and dust getting between the jig and workpiece. Bottom line is that the attachment bolts should be flush with the bottom of the handle.
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178) Submitted by
Robert Taylor, from Beaverdam, VA
on 11/22/2010
Customer Rating:
The jig is well made however the drill bit assembly developed a problem after about 12 holes. The bit catches when trying to drill and will not fully extend to hole depth. Quality of this part is poor.
Editor's note: Our customer service team at 800-376-7856 will be able to assist with replacement of defective bit.
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179) Submitted by
Mrs. C, from Ann Arbor, MI
on 9/23/2011
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I am brand new to woodworking and am very pleased with this jig. It was easy to use, and I figured it out on my own, although more detailed directions on how to assemble it would have saved me some time. The peg holes in my bookcase turned out perfectly, and I feel confident in my abilities to take on more projects!
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180) Submitted by
RG, from Potosi, MO
on 11/16/2011
Customer Rating:
I purchased this a while back and finally used it yesterday. Works great, however, I would like to see the holes start the same distance from the top and bottom. If I remember correctly, they start 3" from the bottom but 3.5" from the top. Since I drill the holes before assembly the would make it easier to flip the template between front and back. As it was, I had to dissemble it to put the guide on the other side to have the holes line up front to back. Still highly recommend this template.
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181) Submitted by
David Moore, from Grants Pass, OR
on 12/12/2011
Customer Rating:
Using it was bitter/sweet. It spaced the holes much better than I could dream of doing without it, But if you are using pin supports, I couldn't accurately lock the tool in place to drill the next series of holes because of the play between the pin and support. Best I could do was to push the tool up and keep drilling. This produced acceptable results but my shelves rock a bit.
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182) Submitted by
Darrell Terronez, from Silvis, IL
on 2/20/2012
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Excellent product. Finished my first cabinet with adjustable shelves. Everything came out perfect. Can't wait to start my next cabinet. Only problem I had is that I cracked the plastic during assembly. Any suggestions for a quick repair?
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183) Submitted by
Calvin J. Broussard, from Westlake, LA
on 9/25/2010
Customer Rating:
I feel that this is a great product that I ordered.
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