And, since there are two rows of holes available on this jig, one offers an offset distance of standard 37mm while the other one offers 64mm offset distance. The jig is designed to be highly practical, and it even comes with a high-end 1/4 inches drill bit as well.

Add perfectly spaced shelf pin holes to your projects with the Kreg Shelf Pin Jig. Hardened-steel drill guides ensure precision for level, wobble-free shelves. It comes complete with a 1/4" (6mm) high-quality brad-point bit. Drill guides are centered on standard 1 1/4" (32mm) spacing and feature a lifetime warranty. You typically don't need shelf pin holes all the way down the side of your cabinet sides, unless you plan on storing paper or other flat items. In general, you'll want at least six inches to get your hand in there comfortably.Use the pegboard's pre-existing holes as a guide to drill the shelf pin holes. Remember to keep the bit as straight as possible, and stop as soon as the flag brushes against the pegboard. Repeat for the other side In case you are a professional woodworker and want a high-end shelf pin jig for your workspace, EZ Align offers one of the best high-end jigs in the market for professionals. But wait, you need a depth stop on your drill bit so you drill your holes deep enough but not too deep.

The first step is to cut a piece of pegboard that matches the height of your cabinet side. You can also make it the same depth as the cabinet so you can do all the holes on a side at the same time! Talking about its design and build quality, the template is transparent and comes with pretty clean markings mentioned as well. Moreover, the quality of the template is very satisfactory and feels very sturdy in hand. If you ask the professionals out there, they will definitely recommend you KREG as it has a brilliant reputation in the market and is well-known for offering high-end woodworking tools. Looking at this shelf pin jig, it’s almost 6mm long, which is quite compact, hence, easy to store and handle. However, it also comes with an attachment that allows you to join two similar templates for larger projects.The design of the template is pretty simple, and long enough, so it’ll be a viable choice to use in larger projects. There are two rows of 11 holes provided on this template with a spacing of 32mm while each hole has a diameter of 1/4 inches.

If your cabinet is already assembled, it's easy to know which end is up. But if your cabinet is in pieces, make sure to mark which is the top on each of the side pieces. You don't want to start at the bottom on one side and at the top on the other! I always mark the top with a piece of painter's tape. Set the depth stop Choose a drill bit that is the same diameter as the shelf pin: Make sure the drill bit is the same size as the pins. If your shelf pins are ¼", choose a ¼" drill bit. If it's metric, use a metric bit (not an imperial size bit that's "close enough.") The shelf pin measured below is just shy of ¼", so I'll use a ¼" bit for that hole. For casual household jobs, you can consider buying a new shelf pin jig from Wooddriver as it offers a wide range of tools that are both budget-friendly and user-friendly. I make my own with a scrap of wood. It like this method because it also becomes a handle to hold while you drill and helps you keep your drill straight.Clamp the jig in place to prevent it from moving. On an assembled cabinet, just butt it up to the inside of the top or bottom. If you're working with flat pieces, align the edge of the jig with the edge of the board on one end. Drill the first holes If you prefer a DIY approach, you can create your own jig using a piece of pegboard. Pegboards have pre-drilled holes evenly spaced in a grid pattern, which makes them a perfect guide for drilling evenly spaced shelf pin holes. Decide where the first hole in the jig should be. Keep the holes over to one side of the piece so you have enough room to set the distance between the edge of your work and the holes. Drill the hole with a 5mm bit, going all the way through. Or you can always use the old painters’ tape method to tell you when to stop drilling but it’s not very precise because the tape doesn’t stop the drill bit when you’ve achieved the depth you want. It just shows you when to stop drilling. With these tips, you can create a beautiful and functional floating shelf display that will showcase your style and personality. Remember to take your time, measure accurately, and use the right tools to ensure a clean and straight hole.