A drilling jig is an indispensable attribute in large-scale production, no matter what. Where there is a lot of drilling, it is really necessary, especially when production is batch or mass.

With the help of a conductor pretty much production is accelerated, the work of the worker is facilitated.

The drilling jig, as a rule, is a bar (plate) with holes and bushings (sleeves). By means of a jig, it is much easier, for example, to drill pipes.

As for the production of furniture, they are also used here, although recently.

With the help of such equipment, the manufacturer is relieved of the following problems:

• Markup.
• Center punching (point indentations in the material for a drill).
• Perpendicular drilling.

The latter is especially difficult to do, since it requires serious skills acquired only over the years.

Some operations, for example, drilling for dowels (short wooden rods designed for hidden joining of parts), require very accurate marking, and no less accurate drilling at an angle of 90 °.

With such a device as a conductor, these tasks can be solved easily and easily.

Types: choose the one you want

Overhead... They do not need to be fixed prior to their intended use. Structurally simple, mobile, but they need to be held with a hand free from a drill, since often the equipment is not fixed in a special device, which is not very convenient. Considering simplicity of design making it yourself is quite simple. It is used when drilling chipboard and MDF.

Jigs for drilling holes at an angle... The design is easy to imagine as the name speaks for itself. Such equipment can also be invoiced. In production quality furniture drilling at an angle is also present, which is not the easiest operation in the production process - this requires skill. Although in this case the desired angle is sometimes violated, the assembly as a result will no longer be of such high quality and suffers appearance furniture, especially if it is not made of chipboard, but made of wood - here you cannot fill in an ugly drill. The snap the desired design completely eliminates unnecessary problems.

Rotary conductors... They have folding brackets, and this allows you to drill on two adjacent planes.

Sliding gearboxes... With their help, several holes can be drilled without reinstallation. To work with such equipment, the necessary skills are still required.

Device for drilling holes for dowels and confirmations

Despite the fact that today a lot of new accessories have appeared in the furniture industry, the good old dowel is still used today. This is due to the fact that connections are not visible through this piece of fittings, and this is especially valuable in the production of furniture from natural wood.

As already mentioned, drilling for dowels creates many problems for furniture makers, especially those who are not qualified.

To furniture planes were perfectly docked, accurate marking is required, and this equipment allows you to speed up the work and bring the quality to the desired level.

Working with confirmations - special furniture screws - is less troublesome, but it also requires certain skills. And given how many holes you need to mark and drill, before you screw the confirmation in one piece of furniture, such a device will greatly speed up the work, and its quality too.

The simplest devices

1. The jig is two-slide. It allows you to drill holes in two adjacent (mating) parts. The fixture is constructed of two rulers that serve as guides and are connected to fastening bar... The holes made in it make it possible to install the bar on the parts. different widths... Housings moved along the rulers (replaceable) have a set of guide bushings, where the distances between them are different. The jig is fixed by means of a connecting strip, on the opposite side there is a travel stop, which is tightened by a wing screw.
2. The jig is multi-position. Fastened with clamps. The design allows vertical drilling. It is made of thick-walled aluminum corner... Since the device is of considerable length, it is equipped with an intermediate fixture in the center of the structure. The thick wall of the corner has been very successfully applied, which cannot be overestimated at the moment the fixture is applied to the surface of the part and when the jig is reinstalled by 90 °. The selection of the distance between the bushings is carried out according to the most common values ​​provided for the installation of dowels or confirmations.

How to work with a conductor:

• The device is fixed on the workpiece.
• The sleeve is inserted into the hole.
• Drilled through the sleeve.

DIY furniture conductor: dimensional drawings to help

The principle of this rig:

1. Corner body. It is superimposed on the plane of the parts, which will then be connected to each other.
2. Guide bushings. The drill will enter through them.
3. Clamping devices. They fix the jig and are made from the end part.

The design of your own jig should be based on the fact that with the help of this equipment it was possible to do most of the work performed related to fasteners of various types.

Important! If you need a universal assistant - this concerns professional furniture makers, it would be better to purchase industrial equipment, which is made more accurately and of high quality. It is such a device that will be preferable and will quickly pay for itself, especially if we also take into account the fact that many different templates, stops and other little things that are also necessary in the work are often attached to this device. They cost much less than retail.

And yet this device, if necessary, can be made by hand.

Such equipment, perhaps, is not needed very often in one production or another, let alone home master- especially. So for many users it will be much more profitable to do it yourself.

If the design remains relevant, then you need to prepare materials for the manufacture of a homemade conductor for drilling for confirmation:

• Corner... You should stop your choice on the unequal form of this rental - its possibilities are wider. The corner shelf must be selected with the greatest thickness, which can be up to 8 mm. This is quite reasonable, since then it is possible to insert the guide bushings, outside diameter which reaches 6 mm. Based on this, drills from 3.5 to 4 mm can be used. Even if that diameter is not enough, then the material is drilled with a large drill, without using any other devices.
• Guide bushings... Here, pipes from of stainless steel, which are selected primarily by the inner diameter. Example: A 6x1.5 pipe is suitable for a drill with a maximum diameter of 2.7. Explanation: its inner hole will be 3 mm, and a small gap along the entire inner diameter is taken into account due to the thermal expansion of the material. Sleeve length is the depth of the hole in the corner multiplied by two or more. Landing of the bushings is either transitional, or with an interference fit, or along the shaft system. The latter is the most appropriate.

Instead of pipes, of course, you can use ready-made bushings used in wire-pulling devices - such are available, for example, in mechanical engineering. Such parts (even used ones) will come in handy: they are made of alloy steels and have an almost unlimited service life.

Choosing a mounting method

The options are:

• Fixation with self-tapping screws... They are screwed into the part, which prevents the device from displacement due to frictional force. This is convenient because these marks will be needed for subsequent drilling of other holes.
• Spring stop... It will securely fix the jig to the part. For such a stop, a flat spring with an appropriate clamping force is suitable.
• External clamps... It is necessary to put rubber pads under them. Corrugated rubber is ideal as a material. This, of course, slightly increases the weight of the rig, and the elasticity of the pads can negatively affect the perpendicularity of the bushings. To prevent this from happening, the drill is inserted into the sleeve in order to mark the hole, and only then the clamps are clamped.

For drilling pipes and cylindrical parts

V modern furniture not only chipboard, fiberboard, MDF and wood are used. As additional elements can be applied steel tubes of various diameters. Plated with chrome or stainless steel, they perfectly complement the overall furniture ensemble.

It is very difficult to drill a spherical surface - the drill strives to slip to the side. And it's not so easy to mark when there are many holes and they are located in several rows.

So that the notorious colander does not come out of the pipe, but the correct part with precisely made holes, you will need a conductor - this is perfect solution in the current situation.

There are steel conductors made in the form of an adjustable clamp. This design feature allows pipes to be clamped in them. different diameters and drill holes in them with high precision.

Unable to make such a device, you can use junk materials by making an even simpler device using a block and a strip of plywood. So, a bar cut along a diagonal into circular saw, can be nailed or screwed with self-tapping screws at an angle of 90 ° to the plywood. The resulting device is superimposed on top of the pipe, and a strip of plywood, resting on a table or workbench, does not allow the given angle to be violated. Pre-drilled holes in the bar of the required diameter are placed taking into account the required distances between future holes, which will allow you to quickly and accurately drill the pipe exactly according to the drawings.

DIY furniture conductors and templates

How conductors are made is now clear, as well as their need for furniture production.

Not only conductors, but also templates are needed in furniture production. The simplest pattern, sometimes it will save a lot of time and make it possible to drill no less accurate than the conductor.

For example, the simplest metal prefabricated overhead template, consisting of two sheet blanks measuring 130 × 70 mm and a steel square with a cross section of 20 mm. They are connected to each other with screws at the top of the structure - so they are attached to the square. The square is drilled for the bushings, into which the latter are pressed. Such a device for drilling holes in the end face of a part made of chipboard will make it possible to drill without thinking about marking and perpendicular drilling at all. And the price of this rig is lower than any idea of ​​savings.

Instead of metal, you can and should use those materials that are inexpensive and easily processed.

Materials:

• Plywood.
• Textolite or fiberglass - preferably thick.
• Hardwood.
• Hardboard or its analogue.

It must be borne in mind that these materials are short-lived, and in order that the devices do not have to be made every day, it is quite reasonable to press metal tubes into them.

In conclusion, it is worth taking stock of what has been said. Making a conductor or a template yourself or buying it in a store is a matter for each individual. If a home craftsman needs to make some kind of furniture in a single copy and there is material for the conductor, as well as the possibility of making it, you can use this. It is possible that such equipment will never be useful to the master again.

But if even a small furniture workshop is engaged in the production of serial furniture, and enough people work in it, it is probably easier to purchase something ready-made, especially since these irreplaceable helpers they will need several copies of the masters.

In the latter case, it makes sense to purchase more expensive, accurate and durable conductors instead of making artisanal ones, which are less accurate and durable.

Good luck in your work!

Very often, when repairing furniture or assembling it, you need to accurately drill holes for a company, a dowel and other fasteners. If you drill a chipboard sheet, then it is almost impossible to do this with a simple drill, since the hole breaks and it is not always possible to make a right angle. Therefore, for such work, it is imperative to have a tool called a jig.

Classification of conductors

The main function of the jigs is to ensure straightness in drilling wood surfaces throughout the entire depth of the hole. Such devices in metal processing are used quite often and, as a rule, are supplied directly with the machine. Due to the need to create such holes in the manufacture of furniture in large quantities, such devices are in great demand among craftsmen.

There are such types of conductors:

If the jig has sufficient rigidity, then it can be used not only on flat surfaces, but also for curved pipes, etc. In this case, it is fixed with a clamp. But in no case can it be used for mounting on wooden surfaces, as you can spoil the furniture. You can buy it in the store, as well as do it yourself.

The jig is in fact a template for making holes, with which such work can be done with maximum accuracy. Due to the simplicity of the structure of the structure, they are often used not only in the fields of furniture production. In particular, they are actively used in the field of mechanical engineering for drilling holes in various workpieces, etc. Do not forget about the furniture industry, where such a device is used for various needs in the assembly of furniture fittings.

Features of self-production

When designing a conductor for a confirmation, it is necessary to correctly calculate what functions it will have to perform in the future. It needs to be done under the most commonly used fasteners in the house. If furniture makers need such a device for permanent work, then it is better to buy a factory sample, which is distinguished by high precision of work. In addition, manufacturers often include additional fasteners, stops and templates in the kit.

The price of such a device for professional use ranges from 400 to 1100 rubles. It depends on the direct capabilities of a particular unit, the number of holes to be made, their length, and so on. Many are interested in how to make a furniture conductor with their own hands. Dimensioned drawings are a must for novice craftsmen, since they allow you to make a high-quality design on the first try. Similar schemes can be found on the Internet.

Basically, the conductor has the following elements:

• The basis of the product. It is directly applied to the plane of the furniture, on which the holes will be drilled.
• Guide bushings. A drill goes through them.
• Surface clamping parts. As a rule, they are located at the end of the conductor.

To start designing your own conductor, you need to choose the right corner. It is better to make a non-equal-flange corner, since it will have much more possibilities, and choose the maximum thickness of the shelf.

Next, you need to take care of the correct direction of the sleeve. It can be made from stainless pipe... The length of the sleeve should be at least twice as long as the hole in which it will be located at the corner. The bushing in the hole should be tight. The simplest and most common option is a shaft fit. A corresponding hole is drilled in the corner under the already known diameter of the bushing, and then the fit is made. A low interference fit is recommended.

There are times when the jig needs to be made for drilling deep holes. Then the sleeve is made with a shoulder. The number of possible holes, their length and the distance between them are selected for the specific needs of each master.

Several options can be used to attach the device:

Design for confirmations and dowels

Furniture jig for drilling holes for dowel and confirmation - very necessary fixture for furniture makers. Especially if chipboard material is used.

For these purposes, two types of conductor are used:

• Dowel guide with clamp fastening with many functions. The basis of this design is a corner made of thick aluminum. Since the fixture is quite long, there is an additional mount in the middle. When turning the corner ninety degrees, the increased thickness of the fixture helps well. The bushings on the structure are located at a distance most often used for confirmations and dowels in the manufacture of furniture.
• Two-slide jig, which is used to make a hole in two parts fastened together. The structure consists of two strips that are connected with fasteners. It has several holes, so that fixtures can be installed at different widths.

Scope of use

Furniture conductors are devices that no furniture maker can do without during work. Such devices avoid the main problem in furniture manufacturing, namely, the entry of the drill at the wrong angle. If you make such a mistake, then it is very difficult or impossible to correct it later. Such a device not only makes it possible to correctly guide the drill during operation, but also allows the tool to constantly keep the desired path (even, perpendicular or at an angle).

Such devices are used both in the design and manufacture of furniture, and in assembly, when there is a need to make holes for fastening elements to each other. Often, for such actions, conductors are used for companies or dowels, without which even holes it is impossible to execute. Also, this device cannot be dispensed with if it is necessary to make holes at an angle or at the end of a thin plate (it is especially important to use the device when working with chipboard plates).

When drilling holes with this design, the process itself is quick and easy. The fasteners allow you to work at any distance from the edge of the slab, as well as regardless of its width.

In the furniture industry, dowels are very often used as fasteners. But at the same time, this option has already existed for a long time, and their use requires the mandatory presence of a drilling jig when working. The only condition and at the same time a problem is the factor that the parts to be joined together must have a right angle during operation. Therefore, such elements must be located exactly perpendicular to each other. When making holes for dowels and adding parts, it will be very difficult to do without a jig.

Furniture production is not the only area of ​​application for such devices. They can often be used to make holes in pipes and other round parts. Special devices make it possible to make high-quality holes even in the smallest tubes.

The principle of their operation and dimensions may be different. It is better to buy some narrow-profile models than to produce them yourself. But, on the other hand, the price of such devices is not small, so this is a disadvantage when compared with home-made models.

How to do it yourself

The most simple constructions are cheap, and professional furniture makers are not puzzled homemade, but prefer to buy factory models. But there are also such masters who want to make such a device with their own hands.

For self-creation the conductor must use the drawings, of which there are a lot on the Internet. With your own hands, you can make both simple designs for confirmations and more complex ones for dowels.

For production, you need to prepare a tool:

• drill;
• classic set of tools for the locksmith;
• welding;
• Bulgarian.

The simplest conductor can be made from improvised means, which are mainly found in any household, in a workshop in a country house or garage. For its creation, the simplest materials are suitable, such as fittings, metal sheets and wooden blocks etc. They can significantly save money in the production of such a device.

The manufacture of such a device should be carried out in several stages:

In order for there to be little dust during operation, it is required to mount half of the plastic bottle... It will also collect dust.

It is possible to make as much and accurately as possible holes in products based on natural wood, metal, MDF or chipboard using a special conductor. This is an indispensable thing for those who are engaged in the production of furniture, and such a device is also needed in other areas.

Such a jig can be purchased ready-made, or you can do it yourself.

Features of application in the furniture industry

Conductors and templates are needed when assembling furniture. By doing this, you will prevent a common problem that occurs during drilling - the drill hitting the part at the wrong angle. It will take an extremely long time to fix such an error, in some cases it will even be impossible.

And the jig for making holes will not only allow you to correctly orient the working tool, but still will not let it go astray.

In the furniture industry, conductors and templates are used in the following cases:

During the use of such a device, the assembly process will be much easier and faster, you can make the necessary holes no matter how far they should be located from the edge of the part and how wide it is.

At self-assembly furniture often has to be joined end-to-end by means of dowels. The holes for the dowels are best made using a special jig. The peculiarity of dowels is that, despite the fact that such fasteners, although outdated, are still relevant in the production of furniture.

The difficulty in using them lies in the fact that the axes of the holes that are made in the parts during connection must have a right angle with each other. Accordingly, they should be placed strictly perpendicular to each other. It is difficult to do this without a special device. Therefore, if you want to achieve high quality workmanship, it is recommended to buy a dowel jig.

Other uses

Hole jigs are used not only in furniture manufacturing. Quite often they are used when you need to make a hole in a pipe or other cylindrical part. Thanks to them, you can make a high-quality hole even in a pipe with a small diameter.

Such devices are versatile and easy to use, so they are also used in the following industries:

• mechanical engineering - drilling holes in different-sized workpieces based on different materials;
• construction - drilling holes in building structures;
• home communications - as already mentioned, pipe drilling and more.

Modern drilling jigs can be different sizes and have a different working principle. Some of them are complex and therefore easier to buy. And some modifications can be made independently, especially since some serial furniture models, especially those with a universal purpose, are expensive.

Benefits of using

In fact, such a jig acts as a template for making holes so that they are made as accurately as possible. They can be used for those holes whose axis is perpendicular to the surface of the workpiece, as well as for working at an angle.

This tool - great alternative sketches and hand measurements. You can place the drill exactly at the desired angle in relation to the workpiece and do not allow any deviation. The result will be especially noticeable when it comes to making deep holes.

If you use such a high quality fixture for working with chipboard, then it should have the following characteristics:

• facilitate the quick assembly of furniture without the need to use complex tools;
• make it possible to make several holes at the same time without manual marking;
• significantly improve the quality of work with the drill.

Conductors are made on the basis of different materials, there are models based on plastic or organic glass. However, the best option is considered to be made of steel., which has such advantages as:

• minimal likelihood of deformation;
• the drill is directed as clearly as possible;
• lack of heating during operation.

Very often, overhead models based on lightweight materials that are easy to manipulate are used in the role of furniture conductors. Many people use factory or homemade tools.

And the most qualified and experienced craftsmen they no longer use the conductor, since they can independently easily make a hole in the structures as accurately as possible. But not everyone can do it.

The key advantage of such a device is that the work can be performed as accurately and efficiently as possible even by a person who does not have the proper experience. You do not have to carry out markings and complex preliminary calculations. You will save a lot of time and make furniture much faster.

Classification of instruments

Before you buy a ready-made conductor or make it yourself, you need to decide what tasks you will solve with it and only then you need to select suitable option by design and function.

DIY jig for drilling holes

As already mentioned, depending on the scope of use and design, some options can be made by yourself, thanks to which you will save a significant amount.

Find the required drawing of the device before work. and make everything strictly according to it.

Necessary tools for work:

• welding machine;
• Bulgarian;
• drill;
• locksmith supplies.

To make the simplest version of the conductor with our own hands, we perform the following actions:

As you can see, such a device is very simple in terms of self-made, but it will greatly simplify the work if you are in the manufacture of furniture. If you are doing this purely as an amateur, then this option will be sufficient. If you can't do it yourself, buy ready-made version is possibly the simplest and most inexpensive.

And here professional equipment will cost much more, the feasibility of its acquisition is already available when it comes to at least a small batch production. But with its help, you can quickly and easily connect pieces of furniture or repair it.

So you've learned what a hole-making jig is and how it helps in furniture production. This device can be purchased ready-made or made by yourself.

Today in construction, devices are used that facilitate the processing of materials. For example, a jig for drilling holes is one of those devices that allow you to work without the use of any marking tools.

What is the product?

The presented device allows you to do the job as accurately as possible. It is a special box that provides the required hole parameters. That is, you can easily adjust the angle of entry of the drill into the workpiece material. Moreover, if there are several parts, then drilled holes will match.

I must say that such devices can be purchased at any hardware store. Their cost ranges from 1000-2500 rubles. However, you can make a jig for drilling holes yourself. This is especially necessary if the work requires special parameters.

Advantages of the device

A jig for drilling holes has the following advantages:

Reasonable cost and the possibility of hand-made production.

There is no need to use a ruler, pencil or other means to mark the surface to be treated.

Reducing the complexity of the procedure.

Very simple use of the product, intuitive even for an amateur.

As you can see, the drilling jig is very useful device for household or for a small business.

Areas of application of the product

In principle, such a device can be used almost everywhere. For example, most often it can be found in the process of making furniture. Such work requires precise parameters. The use of measuring instruments takes a large number of time. This entails additional spending that can be detrimental to small businesses.

The conductor is also a very important device in mechanical engineering. Here the equipment of the device plays a huge role. It should be as accurate as possible. As you can see, the presented device is quite common and useful. It allows you to significantly simplify your work.

Device design

A jig for drilling holes, the drawing of which you can see in the article, may have different design... It all depends on the purpose for which the device will be used. For example, if you purchased a device in the form of a small strip or corner with holes drilled in one line, then with its help you can make holes in one row at a right angle.

If you do not need such a design, but you need a more complex version with holes that are not on the same axis, then you will have to make the device yourself. You can find out how to do this below. However, first you need to understand the varieties of the presented products. As you can see, the conductor for perpendicular drilling holes has a not too complex structure, which even an inexperienced craftsman can figure out.

Classification of devices

So, we can distinguish the following types of devices:

Stationary. They differ in that they do not have rotary elements capable of moving the workpiece. That is, those products that are drilled are of the same type.

Overhead. Their feature is considered to be simplicity of design and low cost. To work, such a device just needs to be put on the part that will be processed. At the same time, it must be fastened with a washer and a nut.

Tilting. They are able to drill multiple holes in one piece. Moreover, they can have different angle in relation to each other.

Swivel. In this case, the location of the drill bushing is determined by the indexing disc.

Rocky. Such products are most often installed on professional drilling machines. They are in particular demand in the engineering industry.

How to choose the right device?

In order for the jig for drilling holes, the photo of which is presented in this article, to be able to successfully cope with the tasks assigned to it, you need to purchase correct device... When choosing and buying, try to be guided by the following recommendations:

1. The type and purpose of the device. This parameter is the most important. If you pick up the wrong device or its equipment, then it will be useless for you, and money will be wasted.

2. The cost of the apparatus. This parameter is also important. You should not give preference to the cheapest products that can go to pieces at the first use. Buy durable metal devices.

3. Manufacturer's warranty. Do not purchase an item in basement... There you are not insured against counterfeiting or defective goods. It is better to contact an official certified point of sale, where you can change the product under warranty if it does not suit you or turns out to be non-functional.

4. Additional features... Today, a jig for drilling holes in pockets can be equipped with special devices that help to eliminate dust during operation, or other devices.

5. Manufacturer. It all depends on your taste and reputation of the manufacturer. Now the most popular is the Wolfcraft drilling jig.

Features of self-production

This is not at all difficult to do. First you need to pick up required material... A channel or corner is best suited for this purpose. Naturally, before processing the workpiece, it is necessary to make a template, according to which the holes will be drilled. The diagram can be drawn on a regular sheet of paper.

Next, you need to make the markup on the workpiece itself. After that, it must be clamped in a vice or with the help of clamps, and only then start drilling. Please note that it is quite difficult to do this strictly perpendicularly. The fact is that manually you can make a hole with a certain deviation. Moreover, the thicker the workpiece you choose, the more difficult it will be to work with it.

Next, you just need to drill holes in the marked places. When doing this, take into account the drill diameter. It must exactly match the size of future holes in the material being processed. It is best to use a drilling machine for this purpose. It is he who will allow you to achieve the desired angle of 90 degrees. If drilling machine no, then the drill must be fixed so that it does not deviate. For this, you can use all kinds of coasters.

Features of the device

The KWB drilling jig, like any other device of the presented type, must be used correctly. Only in this case can you achieve a positive result. So, try to comply with these conditions:

During operation, all parts, as well as the device itself, must be as clean as possible from dust or other contaminants.

Try to choose exactly the drill that will suit you in diameter.

Please note that during the installation of the jig, it must lie flat against the plane of the table. Naturally, the drilling depth should also be set at this stage.

When choosing the rotational speed of the drill, it is imperative to check that the drill is set correctly for runout.

The work piece must be very firmly fixed on the jig.

Through the guide sleeve, the drill must be brought to the workpiece and drilling begins.

Please note that you should not press too hard on the tool during operation. Otherwise, the drill may simply break or lose its sharpness.

After completing the work, you must carefully remove the tool from the part and unscrew the jig.

During the implementation of all manipulations, try to follow the safety rules as much as possible. For example, wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles. If you feel that the tool has begun to junk, stop working immediately. Otherwise, you risk injury.

That's all the features of using a conductor. Good luck!

A furniture jig is a simple mechanical device used to speed up and simplify operations when drilling holes. The use of this device allows you to create technological holes without pre-marked marking and do it with perfect accuracy, as well as a verified slope. The device is indispensable during assembly furniture designs, during carpentry work. For use in everyday life and in the production of small volumes, it is very easy to make a furniture conductor with your own hands.

In fact, a furniture jig is a regular template with holes of the required diameter. The working part of the device is a rectangular block of solid material with holes located according to the required marking. For convenience, it can be equipped with an adjusting and locking mechanism. Based on the simplicity of the design, you can quickly make stencils for furniture with your own hands from available tools.

The jig ensures that the drill is guided at 90 degrees to the surface, eliminating the possibility of deflection. This is especially important when working with narrow pieces of furniture such as the ends of walls or doors. Without this device, it is quite difficult to maintain the desired angle, which can lead to rejection, because even a slight deviation in the direction of the mounting hole can make assembly impossible individual elements into a single design.

For perfect matching of furniture elements to each other also great importance has the exact location of the holes for fasteners. Those who make furniture with their own hands are often faced with the need to create a series of identical holes at a certain distance from each other. To make the work easier, to make it faster, it is easier not to make the markup every time, but to apply a template.

With the help of a conductor, you can work with different furniture materials: wood, chipboard, MDF.

Choosing a model for manufacturing

Conductors of industrial production are highly specialized and universal. Templates of the first type are used to perform certain operations on typical parts. Universal devices are suitable for working with different materials and objects of various configurations.

By design features and functionality conductors are divided into the following types:

• overhead - when used, they are applied to the surface in the desired area, fixing with clamps or holding by hand. They are used for drilling holes in flat parts;
• swivel - the working part moves in both vertical and horizontal planes. Used when working with elements of complex geometric shape and to create holes, the axis of which should be at an angle;
• tilting - used to create holes in perpendicular planes.

A marking jig is used to mark the places for drilling holes. It is much thinner and lighter.

The jig device can be specially created for a certain type of fastener: dowels, confirmations, screws, corners. There are devices to simplify the process of installing fittings.

By the type of fixation, furniture conductors can be sliding or fixed. The former are freely moved along the surface if necessary, the latter are rigidly fixed in the right place... The presence of an adjusting mechanism will help to combine the device with different types of workpieces.

For large furniture manufacturers, the availability of a variety of accessories plays a decisive role, as they significantly reduce time costs. In this case, the cost of the instruments does not really matter. A completely different approach to purchasing the right equipment from those who have small production for the manufacture of furniture or independent craftsmen making certain types of furniture. In this case, making furniture templates with your own hands turns out to be much cheaper and more practical. The choice of the necessary options, the complexity of the adaptation is determined not only production necessity but also the skill and experience of furniture manufacturers.

Overhead

Turning

Universal

Materials and tools

To manufacture a device, you must first of all decide on the tasks that it will perform. Accordingly, are selected required material, from which a furniture template will be made with your own hands. The most durable, reliable and "long-lasting" is a metal conductor. For creating furniture conductor for drilling with your own hands, it is permissible to use wood, plywood, textolite, plexiglass. This is due to the lower labor costs and the cheapness of the material. All of this is important, especially if you are going to make several different templates yourself.

For the manufacture of a conductor, a piece of reinforcement, a bar or a plate is suitable - something that you will surely find in any garage or in your home workshop. To make a simple marker, you can use a regular school ruler - wood, plastic, or metal.

Accurate calculation of the location of the holes on the workpiece is of decisive importance in the manufacture of the jig. You can take ready-made scheme or do it yourself. The last option preferable, since the dimensions in the drawings must correspond to the tasks to be solved.

Of the tools you will need:

• drill;
• grinder or jigsaw;
• a set of locksmith tools;
• clamps;
• vice.

In the manufacture of the jig, perfectly accurate drilling of the pilot holes and hardening of the finished fixture will be required.

A drawing of a homemade jig for drilling holes for confirms

Manufacturing steps

Consider the process of creating a metal conductor device for confirmations. This fastener is most often used when assembling furniture:

• a piece of the required length is cut from a metal bar of square cross-section (10x10 mm) with the help of a grinder. The ends of the resulting segment are leveled with a file and deburred. Corners and edges can be rounded for convenience and safety of use;
• holes are marked on the workpiece. Their centers should be located at a distance of 8 mm from the side edge (chipboard sheet thickness - 16 mm). From the end and between the holes should be 32 mm, in accordance with the generally accepted system of furniture fasteners. For marking, you can use a carpenter's corner or a vernier caliper. It is better to mark the parts with a sharp metal object- an awl or a large needle. You can use a core and a hammer to make holes for the initial installation of the drill. It is important when drilling holes to prevent the drill from moving and make them strictly perpendicular to the surface of the workpiece;
• use a drill with a diameter of 5 mm to make holes;
• to create a stop, you need to cut a piece of the required length from a metal plate (1x25 mm);
• process the edges with sandpaper;
• bend the workpiece at a right angle, holding it in a vice. Fold the parts, aligning them coaxially;
• fasten the parts in this position with a clamp;
• from the side of the plate along the length of the device and in the end face, drill holes corresponding to the size of the screw. Cut threads and fasten parts;
• cut off the surplus of the thrust plate, process the edges.

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