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I needed a 1/4 and 9/32 inch shelf pin drilling template but the available commercial jigs didn't have the specs I require for the shelf building job at hand. So I decided to make my own custom template.

This one is made with the usual favorite 3/8 thick Lexan I always keep on hand and it has 4 rows spaced at
3/8 -1/2 -1 and 1-1/4 inch from edge and 4 additional spacing if I flip it around. Hole spacing is 1 -1/4 on center.

Bushings accommodate 1/4 drill for 1/4 inch shelf pins and when removed I can use 9/32 drill for sleeves.
This jig can be used on jobs that have tight spacing from corner.

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Looks good. I just used peg board for years but this is much better.
 

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THX A1. Peg Board works ok. But I needed the 3/8 spacing for a project I'm working on and this gave me an excuse to make one of these. been meaning to for years. also 3/8 thickness is somewhat more suitable for guiding the drill bit.
 

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What did you use for the bushing???
 

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9/32 sleeves that get used for shelf supports.inside is 1/4 same as self supports pins.
 
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