Really well made review and product walk through. I especially liked that you showed an actual project and how you used the tool. Very nice added touch there. Thank you!
The last set of pins are too close to the edge In the back of the cabinet. If you decide to put staples in the back the pins may hit the staples. He should have turned the jig. He loses half an inch when he uses the edge portion of the kreg jig if you do not turn it.
Hello Stephanie, you are correct. Spacing is difference between the two sides of the jig. I chose to use the closer side. I have 7/8" between the back edge and the peg holes. My shelves have an open back so there are no staples or brad nails to get in the way. If I ever decide to put a back on the shelves I would just make sure that I use staples or brad nails that are 7/8" or 1" depending on the material I use. Thanks for commenting and great observation.
Good video. For those who may or may not know, the Kreg self pin jig comes with either a 5mm drill bit, or 1/4 inch drill bit. Either drill bit will work on the same shelf pin template. So for example if you purchased the jig with the 5mm bit, you can purchase the 1/4" bit separately, or visa versa, allowing you to do both sizes of shelf pins. The best part is that both drill bits, safely store on the back side of the jig along with the locating pin. This is a great tool, I have drilled thousands of shelf pin holes with mine, it makes this task a real no brainer.
Thanks for the demo. To ensure the holes from the top down on the front row and the back row start at the same position, I suspect you draw a line across the piece of wood, the width of it.
kreg is made cheep now days and sold high . thair leting thair name talk for them . people look around. this most have bin a good one that why thay do not make this one any more.
Is it necessary to drill the holes all the way through the wood? I don’t want my holes showing on the outside of the sides. How deep should the peg holes be drilled to avoid drilling them completely through the sides but still support the shelves? Thank you.
I mean, it looks great and everything but why would I buy one of these for £40 when I can get something that does the exact same job from Veritas for £180 or Festool for £350? Oh, wait... 😉 Great review.
Would have liked to see how you square the top of the jig to your workpiece. On any shelving project the first hole is the most important. How far down from top can be tricky to get exact on each verticle shelf board. Too bad you didnt show your ideas
I was watching videos to see if I wanted to buy the Kreg shelf pin jig or make my own. Stumbled on this one. On my TV, can't see the description, missed the beginning. Kept thinking, “that guy looks like Tim Westcott.” Did some research...it IS you. Very well done! Keep up the good work!
As long as you place the jig in the same place on birth sides it will come out equal. In this case I just butted the jig up to the top/bottom of the vertical supports.
@@westcottworkshop569 It appears that it is better to have one of the top or bottom support in first to reference from. I tried to just reference from the bottom of the side piece which seems to be problematic.
Good question. I didn't cover that. I started drilling each side with the jig sitting directly against the top of the bookshelf case. I did the same thing all the way around and all the holes were in line.
On Amazon, a user posted a review that says the distance from the end of the jig to the first hole is 1/16" different than the distance from the last hole to the other end of the jig. If you turn the jig around to drill opposing holes, the opposing holes won't line up. Did you find this to be the case with your unit? The person who posted on Amazon may just have gotten a poorly molded unit.
Hello Will. I just went and measured mine and they measure the same from each end. I've never had any issues after turning mine around so maybe they did just get a bad unit.
I saw that review. If you look closely at the photo, it seems his tape measure is not flush against the piece on one photo. Either his tape measure is bent or he is purposely trying to smear the Kreg tool.
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Really well made review and product walk through. I especially liked that you showed an actual project and how you used the tool. Very nice added touch there. Thank you!
The last set of pins are too close to the edge In the back of the cabinet. If you decide to put staples in the back the pins may hit the staples. He should have turned the jig. He loses half an inch when he uses the edge portion of the kreg jig if you do not turn it.
Hello Stephanie, you are correct. Spacing is difference between the two sides of the jig. I chose to use the closer side. I have 7/8" between the back edge and the peg holes. My shelves have an open back so there are no staples or brad nails to get in the way. If I ever decide to put a back on the shelves I would just make sure that I use staples or brad nails that are 7/8" or 1" depending on the material I use. Thanks for commenting and great observation.
Who else is blowing the sawdust away at 2:20? Good video, thank you!
Good video.
For those who may or may not know, the Kreg self pin jig comes with either a 5mm drill bit, or 1/4 inch drill bit. Either drill bit will work on the same shelf pin template. So for example if you purchased the jig with the 5mm bit, you can purchase the 1/4" bit separately, or visa versa, allowing you to do both sizes of shelf pins. The best part is that both drill bits, safely store on the back side of the jig along with the locating pin.
This is a great tool, I have drilled thousands of shelf pin holes with mine, it makes this task a real no brainer.
Thanks for the demo. To ensure the holes from the top down on the front row and the back row start at the same position, I suspect you draw a line across the piece of wood, the width of it.
kreg is made cheep now days and sold high . thair leting thair name talk for them . people look around. this most have bin a good one that why thay do not make this one any more.
Thank you ! now I know how to do it.
Good call on the 5mm pins. Thanks.
Great video, How much for the Honda 70s...
Thanks Mark. Never getting rid of those bikes, haahaa. Way too much fun!
Is it necessary to drill the holes all the way through the wood? I don’t want my holes showing on the outside of the sides. How deep should the peg holes be drilled to avoid drilling them completely through the sides but still support the shelves? Thank you.
Hello Kathy! I used 3/4” plywood and so only drilled about halfway through and it has worked well for several years.
Thanks!!!
I mean, it looks great and everything but why would I buy one of these for £40 when I can get something that does the exact same job from Veritas for £180 or Festool for £350?
Oh, wait...
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Great review.
Thanks, Great explanation
Would have liked to see how you square the top of the jig to your workpiece.
On any shelving project the first hole is the most important. How far down from top can be tricky to get exact on each verticle shelf board.
Too bad you didnt show your ideas
I was watching videos to see if I wanted to buy the Kreg shelf pin jig or make my own. Stumbled on this one. On my TV, can't see the description, missed the beginning. Kept thinking, “that guy looks like Tim Westcott.” Did some research...it IS you. Very well done! Keep up the good work!
haahaa, what are the odds? This whole thing is a bit of an experiment, but its been fun so far. What are you building?
Bookshelves! Plus redoing my closet to make better use of the space.
I'm in Kentucky-if you ever fly into LEX, call me!
Nice explanation. Thanks!
Great tutorial. I just bought one and never used one. Your tutorial was easier than the directions. Thanks!
Your using a Rigid?!
In nowhere in this video do you demonstrate how to line up the second set of holes to ensure they are perfectly horizontal. Kind of a huge thing.
As long as you place the jig in the same place on birth sides it will come out equal. In this case I just butted the jig up to the top/bottom of the vertical supports.
@@westcottworkshop569 It appears that it is better to have one of the top or bottom support in first to reference from. I tried to just reference from the bottom of the side piece which seems to be problematic.
Great review!
Good video. Clear, simple and concise explanation. Thank you.
How you align the opposite holes.?
Good question. I didn't cover that. I started drilling each side with the jig sitting directly against the top of the bookshelf case. I did the same thing all the way around and all the holes were in line.
You can use a spacer block to rest the jig on.
Great Video! If painting your project is it advisable to paint after the holes are drilled?
Used mine for the first time and was really easy to use. Highly recommended.
Kreg is awesome 😎. Easiest jigs ever.
Very good explanation.. thanks alot .. i was wondering what were the sizes of those bookshelf that you were using.
I'd have to go measure them but they're probably about 5 feet long, 3 feet tall and 11 inches deep.
Sorry-it's Brenda Weatherall. 😁
Great job 🙏🏼 thanks
On Amazon, a user posted a review that says the distance from the end of the jig to the first hole is 1/16" different than the distance from the last hole to the other end of the jig. If you turn the jig around to drill opposing holes, the opposing holes won't line up. Did you find this to be the case with your unit? The person who posted on Amazon may just have gotten a poorly molded unit.
Hello Will. I just went and measured mine and they measure the same from each end. I've never had any issues after turning mine around so maybe they did just get a bad unit.
@@westcottworkshop569 Thanks Tim.
I saw that review. If you look closely at the photo, it seems his tape measure is not flush against the piece on one photo. Either his tape measure is bent or he is purposely trying to smear the Kreg tool.
Great video thanks
Great tutorial!
Thanks
hey brothe4r, I'm a retired Major (Army) and this is well made. thank you
Get a REAL drill