I bought this shelf pin drilling jig and the 1/4 inch shelf pins do not fit; they're too big. Anyone else have this problem?
1935027
The 1/4" drill is truly a quarter inch and quarter inch pins are also. You now know that.What you can do is take a small piece of wood that will rest against the pin as would a shelf. Then use a light hammer to tap it in place. It won't take much force so there is no need to act as if you are trying to drive a nail. After the pin is in place, grip the pin and the block (for leverage) and rotate the pin back and forth a few times. That will loosen it to finger tight.In reality, the tighter the pin hole, the better the support.
1935028
I have not experienced this issue. I have made several cabinets and the pins are tight as expected.
1935029
There are 2 different sized shelf pins 1/4" and 5 mm. They are not interchangeable. Do you have the right pins?
1935030
I have 2 of them hooked together and have no problems. Are using 5mm shelf pins they are a little smaller.
1935031
I haven't had the problem and I assume you are using the proper drill bit and leaving a clean hole. Shelf pins come in various sizes like: 3,4,5,7mm and 1/4". The quarter inch pin size in in between the 5 & 7mm size pins. Is it possible you have 7mm pins?
2101515
I had to get a long 2X4, had to replace the top polls. I cut a few pieces in different lengths and then I drilled holes and put screws with bolts. Be sure to get the right size screws so that it doesn't punch threw to long. Some places I was able to just use long nails. I hope I was able to help. I pretty much had to put new polls in for extra support. Although I did have to elimanite one shelf. I wish there was a way that I can send you a picture of mine. If you were to replace the polls you can get rope and wrap it around the 2X4.
1055512
bring it to only hardware store, if you have the screws you can match the proper ones, if you don't just see which ones screw into the threaded holes. anyone at any hardware store had been more than helpful to help me find what I'm looking for. so don't be afraid to ask for some help. Daniel Daire-Smith
46547
You should prbably contact the vendor, since the hardware includes metric "barrel nuts" that I have not seen at any hardware store. I lost one of the barrel nuts during assembly, and I was able to "make do" by buying a metric regular nut by inserting the nut into the hole with a needle-nose pliers. But that was for only one of the bolts, and you are missing all the hardware. So I would definitely contact the supplier for the missing hardware set.
1427541
They do not make longer pins. I had a customer with the same problem. Its either the wrong hose, or the spring under the screw is defective and not pushing the pin down. I think if you purchase a new wall plate it will solve your problem. Thanks
102255
If you haven't stripped them all try threading them completely then removing and putting on table. They aren't drilled well. If it's stripped completely maybe try a larger screw?
456686
I've found two that work. I'm pretty stoked! I'm getting out a Sharpie to mark those bad boys! You have to either remove the plastic thingie on the plunge base or get one longer screw to make it work. I haven't broken anything, but one of the holes is not backed by metal - be careful not to over tighten it because you will break the jig. The other hole is backed by a metal shelf - you can be a bit more aggressive with it. It also seems to work with the smaller Jasper 400 jig.
829065
First of all, this jig drills 1/4 holes and it requires 1/4 shelf pins not 5 mm shelf pins. Secondly this jigs comes with a pin that allows you to move the jig up or down so you can continue the shelf pins holes at the same spacing and position. What you are trying to do sounds a little risky since you are starting with someone else's spacing and work. I love my jig, but I use it for my own work and I do not try to use it as an addition to somebody else's work.
2101471
Sorry for the late reply. But, no, not really. Each pin however may be of a slightly different size so you may try test fitting them in different holes for best fit. You may have to ream out or add some type of filler to make the pins work but if you test fit them it may help.Best reguardsJoseph
1744782
I could only find squarehead and drywall screws locally at HD and could only buy the special long bits from the local makita service center, (30mins away) they have an extra long peice on the hex end past the ball indent ,so standard bits dont fit in the gun. I ended up returning mine as it just wasnt well enough supported locally to make all the hassles worth it.
1674954
I have the same problem albeit - using the drill the one time I tested it out, the bit didn't come out. I don't think your doing anything wrong - I'm guessing its something in the design. I will admit though - being able to just pull the bit out, does make me a little uncomfortable.
459925
I know that if you try and get a new one from Amazon, they will make you return the whole product and it's usually extra time and trouble. I would just take your one good screw to the hardware store and try and find a similar sized one.
865871
I had a similar problem. The pegs fit some of the holes but not all. So I have a hole problem. I plan to use a sanding drum slightly smaller than the hole to enlarge the small holes. This shows poor quality control on Black and Decker's part.
869970
Take those screws with you to a hardware store and get them a little longer. You might want to measure from the bottom of the metal where screw goes in to the top of the board. that way you don't get them to long. I had the same problem. You have to do it yourself. Hope that helps. Orlando
517193
The minimum depth will be determined by what kind of shelf pin you will use. I think around a quarter to three eighths is what will be required for most shelf pins. Also remember that there are a couple of different diameters for the pin as well, when you purchase them. I just did some in 1/2 inch so you should not have any trouble. Just dont over drill.
1186176
Hello, I tested by inserting an actual drill bit: the 3/16"-1/4"=perfect, the 5/16" would be max size, however, clip will not sit flat as in the photo.9/32"?
737790
Just drill new holes or expand the existing ones. I had a similar problem. It takes about two minutes with a drill and proper bit. Save yourself the money. Good luck. This was a good quality product if you decide to buy it. Mine is mounted in a way I cannot measure, sorry.