Kreg Shelf Pin Jig For Precise Shelf Holes

Kreg Shelf Pin Jig is a dedicated jig for drilling 1/4 inch shelf pin holes using a brad-point bit and hardened-steel drill guides, so you get straight, accurately sized bores that keep adjustable shelves level and stable under load. The drill guides are centered on standard 1-1/4 inch, or 32 mm, spacing, which matches common cabinet layouts and helps you align new work with existing 32 mm system parts in a shop or on site. The jig is designed for adding perfectly spaced shelf pin holes to furniture or cabinets, so the rows stay consistent from panel to panel when you repeat your drilling setup. A fence on the jig aligns it with the edge of the workpiece, which keeps the shelf rows parallel to the cabinet side for clean, professional shelf installation.

Key Shelf Pin Jig Details That Save Time

• The hardened-steel drill guides resist wear from repeated drilling, so the 1/4 inch brad-point bit tracks true and maintains the same hole position across multiple cabinet sides.
• Standard 1-1/4 inch, or 32 mm, hole spacing matches 32 mm cabinet layouts, so you can build or modify cabinets while keeping shelf pin positions consistent with common system dimensions.
• The ability to drill six holes in one setup speeds layout on tall panels, so you advance the jig fewer times and maintain consistent spacing without separate measuring.
• The option to connect a second Shelf Pin Jig to drill longer rows allows uninterrupted hole runs, so tall pantry or wardrobe sides can be processed with the same spacing and alignment.
• Molded-in alignment marks and an indicator window reference hinge plate screw locations at standard backspacing, so you can locate holes for concealed cabinet hinges and drawer slides in frameless cabinets.

Fence-Guided Setup For Straight, Aligned Rows

The jig uses a fence to align with the edge of your workpiece, so each row of 1/4 inch shelf pin holes stays a fixed distance from the cabinet front and tracks perfectly from top to bottom. That edge referencing supports adding shelves to existing furniture, because you can register to the cabinet side and keep new holes aligned with the piece. When building from scratch, the same fence-based setup lets you move from panel to panel without layout changes, keeping left and right cabinet sides mirrored. The hardened-steel drill guides keep the brad-point bit running square to the face, which helps the pins seat fully and supports wobble-free shelves in typical cabinet use. With these features working together, drilling remains a straightforward, repeatable part of the workflow.

Using This Shelf Pin Jig In Cabinet Projects

Where This Kreg Shelf Pin Jig Excels

This jig is intended for woodworking jobs that need perfectly spaced holes for adjustable shelving, such as cabinets, bookcases, or built-in furniture built with a 1/4 inch pin standard. Because the drill guides are centered on 1-1/4 inch, or 32 mm, spacing, the jig works within a 32 mm cabinet system layout, which is common on frameless cabinetry in shops using system hardware. The design supports adding shelves to existing furniture by giving you a fence to register against the cabinet edge, so new rows match the line of the piece. The jig also provides useful features for installing concealed cabinet hinges and drawer slides in frameless cabinets by using molded-in alignment marks and an indicator window that reference hinge plate mounting screw positions at standard backspacing within a 32 mm system.

Details That Support Consistent, Repeatable Results

Hardened-steel drill guides in the Kreg Tool jig keep the 1/4 inch brad-point bit guided tightly as you drill, which supports clean, precise holes that help shelf pins fit snugly and reduce shelf wobble over the life of the cabinet. Being able to drill six holes in one setup creates a repeatable pattern along a panel, which reduces layout time and helps each row track straight without separate marking. When a second Shelf Pin Jig is connected, you can extend that same consistent spacing down taller cabinet sides, which benefits pantry and wardrobe construction where longer runs are common. The molded-in alignment marks and indicator window that reference hinge plate screws at standard backspacing within a 32 mm cabinet system provide stable locations when laying out concealed cabinet hinges, which also assists in locating the front hole position for drawer slide installation in frameless cabinets. A lifetime warranty on the drill guides underscores their role as durable reference points, supporting long-term repeat use in a professional or serious DIY environment.

Common Questions About The Kreg Shelf Pin Jig

Select This Jig For 1/4 Inch Shelf Work

The Shelf Pin Jig - 1/4 from Kreg Tool is built specifically for drilling 1/4 inch shelf pin holes on 1-1/4 inch, or 32 mm, spacing, so it matches a standard cabinet system approach. Hardened-steel drill guides, the 1/4 inch high-quality brad-point bit, and the fence-guided layout give you a straightforward way to produce straight, consistent rows when adding shelves or building new cabinets. For installers and woodworkers working within a 32 mm cabinet system who need precise shelf pin, concealed hinge, and drawer slide reference holes, ordering the KMA3225 jig through Wurth Baer Supply aligns the tool choice with that workflow.