Rafix fittings

[festoller]

Hi all,

I have now completed 4 Sysports and 21 foot of clostets with the Hettich VB connectors and I must say it is very efficient and easy, even if you own a Domino, since there's no gluing and clamping involved. The best and easiest way to drill those holes (except for CNC) is this Hettich DrillJig VB and your Festool hand drill:

http://web2.hettich.com/hbh/Start.do?localeId=EN&itemId=20166

I tried two different jigs, but in the end I would really recommend the Hettich and the 150 EUR are well invested, especially if you have to drill 12 holes per closet body. I have not once made an error on the above projects.

The connector I would recommend is the nickel plated VB 36MD/19 for 19 mm thickness (or the 16 for 16mm). The M version is the one with mounting aid that puts the screw in dowel in the centre:

http://web2.hettich.com/hbh/Start.do?localeId=EN&itemId=20166

 

[Rocky]

Could you post some pictures of completed projects.  I ordered the jig and it should be tomorrow.  thanks

 

[Alan m]

Hi all,

I have now completed 4 Sysports and 21 foot of clostets with the Hettich VB connectors and I must say it is very efficient and easy, even if you own a Domino, since there's no gluing and clamping involved. The best and easiest way to drill those holes (except for CNC) is this Hettich DrillJig VB and your Festool hand drill:

http://web2.hettich.com/hbh/Start.do?localeId=EN&itemId=20166

I tried two different jigs, but in the end I would really recommend the Hettich and the 150 EUR are well invested, especially if you have to drill 12 holes per closet body. I have not once made an error on the above projects.

The connector I would recommend is the nickel plated VB 36MD/19 for 19 mm thickness (or the 16 for 16mm). The M version is the one with mounting aid that puts the screw in dowel in the centre:

http://web2.hettich.com/hbh/Start.do?localeId=EN&itemId=20166

is there a easy to follow guide to usin g these type of conectors.
does that jig also drill the hole in the side piece or do you need anouther jig.
i have a job coming up that would suite this jig anda few syports to try it out on first

 

[waynelang2001]

Matt, could you please upload the pics of your jig made with MDF.

so I can't get to the jig right now but this is basic design.. sorry for the crappy picture, drew it quickly in Microsoft word

That is the exact jig I would have built. I have jig like that for drilling holes for euro hinges, works like a charm.

 

[festoller]

Alan:

it will take you five minutes to setup and the instructions are really just one page:

http://web2.hettich.com/hbh/addon/montage/20444_Drill_Jig_VB.pdf;jsessionid=BCC87FBCD09C1DFF7AACFE3511302DBC

The only thing you have to adjust is the drill depth (depending on the 16 or 19 mm connector) and the drill distance from the edge. The jig has a red bolt on both sides that can be lifted for reference from the edge, which is the easiest way to use it.

You get two parts if you order the jig, the black plastic jig on the left is for drilling the screw in dowel or if you have the LR 32 it can be set to fit the connector. I usually adjust the hole drilling to the connectors.

 

[Rocky]

Do you have pictures of the closet and sysports you can post for reference?

 

[Alan m]

thanks festooler.
looks like a great jig to have . i like the homemade jigs but they take a lot of setting up of routers and swaping machines in your hands and a lot slower to just drill a fogoten hole
i am not a fan of the furniture you usually see made with these type of knock down systems. what is you opinion on the strength of the joint.
i think i would domino the joint as well to support everything.
looking at the black plastic part i presum you cant use it in the middle of a panel for a shelf etc

 

[festoller]

thanks festooler.
looks like a great jig to have . i like the homemade jigs but they take a lot of setting up of routers and swaping machines in your hands and a lot slower to just drill a fogoten hole
i am not a fan of the furniture you usually see made with these type of knock down systems. what is you opinion on the strength of the joint.
i think i would domino the joint as well to support everything.
looking at the black plastic part i presum you cant use it in the middle of a panel for a shelf etc

I hesitated when building the Sysports (a little over 3 feet high) with 19 mm particle board and thought about Dominos too, but even with just the top and bottom jointed with the VB 36 it is a very strong joint! And as much as I love the Domino, these joints are just so fast and easy to use.

The biggest advantage is of course design and build in the shop and than quickly assemble at site, as well as for narrow build ins.

Yes you can't use it for the middle panel, but since the Drilljig is set to 37 mm (from the edge) it will fit the 32 mm hole drilling system.

Here's the Sketchup model of the Sysport, I'll post some photos later:

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