True Precision Cabinet Jig

[nclemmons]

I have the TP set and like it a lot.  Have used it for several years across many projects and it works great.

Just  be sure you measure twice!  And I put painters tape over the holes I do not need - center or spread depending on the hardware.  I did make a mistake early on with the jig.  Got in a hurry and plunged in the center hole instead of the spread holes

I do use a backer board for clean holes.  The TP set came with a brad point Festool bit, but even it can blow out the inside of a hole.  I clamp with one of the long-reach Armor clamps - https://armor-tool.com/product/10-c-clamp-pads/

BTW, they also offer 32mm drill guides which also work with the set.  I have them as well and are great for drilling holes on already assembled cabinets.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

The thing about "adjustable" things is that they can get out-of-adjustment without you noticing.
Something like this would be ok if you needed to change a lot, but in a production shop....no way.
We have "sets" of shop made jigs. (one for base and upper doors, one for drawer fronts, one for tall doors) These are for the most common sizes 96mm, 4", 128mm, 192mm. I use the metal inserts from Lee Valley, like the ones cheese pictured above. I drill most of the way through, all down the line, then come back and drill the rest of the way with a backing board.

Taping over extra holes is a good technique to get in the habit of doing. This is especially important with shelf pin jigs. It is very easy to drill them wrong too.

 

[Birdhunter]

After screwing up, I tape over the holes on my Kreg pocket hole jig that I don’t want to use.

I’d guess that blue painter’s tape is my most used tool. My projects, especially large ones, are covered with blue tape.

 

[ChuckM]

I buy blue tape in packs. Blue tape and this (I have 4 in various sizes) go hand in hand in my shop:

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[rst]

The Tadpole tape cutters are great, I've bought at least four sets as the individual ones are almost as expensive.  I also use a gaffers tape belt hook that means I don't have to lay down and pickup repeatly

 

[Birdhunter]

What is gaffers tape?

 

[rvieceli]

[member=15289]Birdhunter[/member] in tv and film a gaffer is the the head electrician or lighting person. Gaffer tape is used to fix, secure and jury rig lighting and cords and just about anything on the set.

It is similar to duct tape but it is usually easier to remove and leaves less glue residue. It is a cloth based carrier but not as water resistant as duct tape. Tears easier across the width as well as the length.

Ron

 

[Michael Kellough]

It’s heavy duty too. A 50 yard rolls weight about 2 pounds.
This is just a 25 yard roll.

 

[Birdhunter]

Thanks for the gaffer info. Does Home Depot carry it?

 

[Birdhunter]

I received the True Position jig. I am impressed. It is beautifully made and engineered. I did a test using a poplar board the same size as my drawer fronts. Perfect hole placement the first time. The case is solidly made. The jig is expensive but still a very good value.

 

[Sparktrician]

Thanks for the gaffer info. Does Home Depot carry it?

[member=15289]Birdhunter[/member] Check with a local photography equipment supplier.  You'll not find gaffer tape at HD.

 

[rvieceli]

Thanks for the gaffer info. Does Home Depot carry it?

That would be NO.

But Amazon does.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gaffer+tape&crid=2MIY8FPXNLVIH&sprefix=gaffer+tape%2Caps%2C196&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_11

Ron

 

[squall_line]

Thanks for the gaffer info. Does Home Depot carry it?

[member=15289]Birdhunter[/member] Check with a local photography equipment supplier.  You'll not find gaffer tape at HD.

Or if you have a Guitar Center in town (or a similar pro audio shop), they should have plenty of it.

 

[pixelated]

or Film Tools, or B&H, and various other photo suppliershttps://www.filmtools.com/expendables/tapesandadhesives/cloth-tape.html

 

[pettyconstruction]

I also have the T.P jig, and love it.
A very accurate jig.
The price tag has long been forgotten .
Charlie

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[Bob D.]

I bought this jig from Woodhaven at least 12 years ago and it has worked well.

I don't see it in their current lineup so they may have stopped selling it.

This is a page from their 2011 catalog.