MILESCRAFT 1316 CabinetMate Shelf Pin Drilling Jig Instruction Manual

MILESCRAFT 1316 CabinetMate Shelf Pin Drilling Jig

Specifications:

• Model: CabinetMateTM
• Available Models: CabinetMateMC, CabinetMateMR
• Shelf Pin Bit Size: 5mm
• Storage Container Includes: Shelf pin bit, 1/4 and 5mm indexing pins

Product Information

The CabinetMateTM is a versatile tool designed to assist in creating accurate shelf pin holes for cabinet assembly. It features symmetrical, pre-marked hole locations, a self-centering and
spring-loaded shelf pin bit, alignment notches for parallel hole alignment, and a storage container that also acts as a fence.

Usage Instructions

Understanding the CabinetMateTM:

1. The CabinetMateTM has two parallel rows of 11 symmetrical, pre-marked hole locations at either 1-7/16 or 2-1/2 inches from the edge.
2. The storage container houses the shelf pin bit, indexing pins, and acts as a fence.
3. The shelf pin bit is self-centering, spring-loaded, and has a pre-set tension and depth stop for accurate hole drilling.
4. Alignment notches along the edge allow for easy alignment of parallel shelf pin holes.

Using on Unassembled Work Pieces:

1. Insert the 5mm shelf pin bit into the drill chuck.
2. Position the CabinetMateTM with the fence flush against the workpiece.
3. Use a support board for complete accuracy on all four corners of your workpiece.
4. Clamp or secure the CabinetMateTM in place before drilling the first hole.

FAQ :

Q: Where can I find a replacement 5mm shelf pin bit?
A: Replacement 5mm shelf pin bits are available on the Milescraft website under product #2312.

Overview CabinetMate™

• 1 – CabinetMate™
• 2 – Shelf Pin Bit
• 3 – 1/4˝ Indexing Pin
• 4 – 5mm Indexing Pin

If a 5mm shelf pin bit is needed, they’re available on the Milescraft website—product #2312.

www.milescraft.com

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Unpack all items and check with Figure 1 and “Replacement Parts table” (see page 12–13). Make sure all items are accounted for before discarding any of the packing material. For any missing parts, contact Customer Service at info@milescraft.com or
• 1-224-227-6930 in U.S. and Canada.
• Outside of the U.S. and Canada dial
• 001-224-227-6930.

SAFETY WARNING

Read, understand, and follow your power tool manufacturer’s instructions for safety. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before commencing power tool operation. Always keep hands, face, hair, loose clothing, and body at a safe distance from spindles and cutting tools. Always keep a firm grip on tool handles when in operation. Always disconnect from power source before adjusting power tools.

UNDERSTANDING THE CABINETMATE™

• End Grain–the side that shows the growth rings cross-cut (see img. 1).
• Edge Grain–the side that shows the growth rings running lengthwise across the wood and that’s measured for wood thickness (see img. 1).
• Face Grain–the side that shows the growth rings running lengthwise across the wood and that’s seen in the finished product (see img. 1).

1. There are two parallel rows of 11 symmetrical, pre-marked hole locations on the body—either at 1-7/16˝ or 2-1/2˝ from the edge (see img. 2).
2. The storage container that houses the shelf pin bit and 1/4˝ and 5mm indexing pins also acts as a fence (see img. 3).
3. The shelf pin bit is self-centering, spring-loaded, and has a pre-set tension and depth stop to provide accurate holes without drilling too deep (see img. 4).
4. Alignment notches, along the edge of the CabinetMate™, allow for easy alignment of parallel shelf pin holes (see img. 5).

USING ON UNASSEMBLED WORK PIECES

1. Insert the shelf pin bit into the drill chuck (see img. 1).
2. Position the CabinetMate™ so that the fence is resting flush to your work piece. The back of the CabinetMate™ should be facing you. Determine which holes you will use (see img. 2).
3. For complete accuracy on all four corners of your work piece, you can use a support board to ensure that the CabinetMate™ is positioned correctly for accurate vertical spacing on all four corners of each shelf. Rest the CabinetMate™ on the support board, flush to the edge of your work piece (see img. 3).
4. With your CabinetMate™ in position, to drill your first hole, clamp the CabinetMate™ to your work piece. You can also hold the CabinetMate™ securely in place, if you choose (see img. 4).
5. You can now drill your first hole. After your first hole has been drilled, place the index pin through the hole you just drilled. This limits the jig’s movement when drilling your next holes (see img. 5).
6. You can now drill your additional holes. The holes are spaced at 1-1/4˝ (32mm) apart. You can space your shelf pin holes out as you desire. If you are drilling more holes than what is available in your current set-up, move the CabinetMate™ down so that the first hole in the CabinetMate™ is lined up with the last hole drilled, then insert your index pin and re-secure the jig to your work piece (see img. 6).
7. To drill holes on the opposite edge of the same face of the board, that are parallel to the hole already drilled, you will want to use the same reference edge that you did on the first set of holes. This will either be the top edge of the work piece, or your support board. Be sure that the jig is even with, or flush, to whichever reference edge you choose to use. You can now drill the same holes, with the same spacing, on the other side of your work piece (see img. 7).
8. Repeat steps 2–6 to drill your parallel holes.

USING ON ASSEMBLED WORK PIECES

1. Insert the shelf pin bit into the drill chuck (see img. 1).
2. Position the jig so that the outside and top edge is flush into the corner of your already assembled face-frame (see img. 2).
3. Holding the CabinetMate™ firmly in place, you can now drill your first hole (see img. 3a). After your first hole has been drilled, place the index pin through the hole you just drilled. This limits the jig’s movement when drilling your next holes (see img. 3b).
4. You can now drill your additional holes. The holes are spaced at 1-1/4˝ (32mm) apart. You can space your shelf pin holes out as you desire. If you are drilling more holes than what is available in your current set-up, move the CabinetMate™ down so that the first hole in the CabinetMate™ is lined up with the last hole drilled, then insert your index pin and re-secure the jig to your work piece (see img. 4).
5. To drill holes on the opposite edge of the same face of the board, that are parallel to the hole already drilled, you will need to ensure the top of the jig is flush to the top of the cabinet and follow steps 2–6 under “Using for Unassembled Work Pieces” (see pp. 5–6). For this application, you will need to remove any hinge hardware, if applicable.

CONCEALED HINGES

1. For this application, you will need to ensure that the fence on the CabinetMate™ is flush to the edge of your work piece and that the bottom of the jig is flush to the bottom surface of your cabinet. The back side of the CabinetMate™ should be facing you (see img. 1)
2. With your CabinetMate™ in position, you can now mark the location for the screws on your concealed hinge. To do this, you will take your included shelf pin bit and dimple your work piece through two back-to-back holes on the CabinetMate™.
3. A-For 26mm hinges, you will need to dimple the first and second holes (see img. 2a).
4. B-For 35mm hinges, you will need to dimple the second and third holes (see img. 2b).
5. The CabinetMate™ has 16.4mm and 22.5mm hole locations for the hinge cup location (see img. 3).
6. Align the CabinetMate™ fence to the inside face of the cabinet door, on the side closest to where you just made your screw hole locations (see img. 4).
7. Use the 16.5mm pre-marked hole when using 26mm concealed hinges. This marks the center for the hinge cup placement (see img. 5).
8. Use the 22.5mm pre-marked hole when using 35mm concealed hinges  to locate the hinge cup placement (see  img. 6).
9. Mark the proper location for your concealed hinges and drill to the required depth (see img. 7).
10. Follow steps 1–7 — with the CabinetMate™ aligned to the top, inside of your cabinet and cabinet door — to install top hinges.
11. Install concealed hinges using the manufacturer’s  recommendations (see img. 8).

RAFIX CONNECTORS

1. The CabinetMate™ has 9.5mm and 32mm pre-marked holes depending on the type of rafix connector housing being used (see img. 1)

2. Position the CabinetMate™ so the fence rests along the edge of the work piece. Mark the locations for the rafix connectors (see img. 2).

3. A-Mark the 9.5mm and 32mm pre-marked holes for the rafix 20 hc (see img. 3a).
   B-Mark the 9.5mm pre-marked hole for the rafix 20 (see img. 3b).

4. Drill to the required depth (see img. 4).

5. Install rafix connectors using the manufacturer’s recommendations (see img. 5).

Replacement Parts

English-1316

| Part #| Description| Qty
---|---|---|---
1| 30121| Base| 1
2| 30123| Cover| 1
3| 30125| 1/4ý Indexing Pin| 1
4| 34010| 5mm Indexing Pin| 1
5| 70218| 1/4ý Shelf Bit| 1

English-1366

| Part #| Description| Qty
---|---|---|---
1| 30121| Base| 1
2| 30123| Cover| 1
3| 30125| 1/4ý Indexing Pin| 1
4| 34010| 5mm Indexing Pin| 1
5| 70224| 5mm Shelf Bit| 1

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