pocket hole jig
P
ocket hole joints offer a fast
and strong method of forming
carcass and frame joints
between timber battens or wide
boards. The joint is formed by drilling
a screw hole and counterbore, at an
angle into one of the two pieces to
be joined. To do this accurately
requires the use of a precision jig into
which the timber can be aligned and
clamped for drilling.
The Trend Pocket Hole Jig is fully
adjustable for use with solid timber
from 16 to 38mm thick, centring each
pair of screw holes between 29 to
63mm apart. Two angled drill guides,
with 28mm long hardened inserts,
accurately position a stepped drill to
produce the screw shank hole and
counterbore. The two guides are
mounted on a rigid 13mm aluminium
base with an quick action system for
setting the centres between the guides.
A substantial in-line toggle clamp, fitted
with a rubber pad to protect the face
of the timber, secures the timber while
drilling. The base is also drilled and
countersunk for bench mounting. The
jig is supplied with a stepped 9.5mm
diameter x 152mm HSS drill, fitted with
an adjustable depth collar. An
alternative Snappy shank drill of the
same size and length is available. Hex
keys are provided for setting the depth
collar and guide centres.
PH/JIG____________________£49.95
SNAP/PHD/95 ______________£9.95
Screws (Qty 500)
PH7X30/500 ________________£9.95
High torque, square socket pan
head screws are recommended for
pocket hole jointing applications
due to the high tightening force
which can be applied. Also, the flat
underside of the head prevents the
grain from splitting within the
pocket. A pack of 100 No 7 x
30mm pan head self-tapping
screws are supplied with the jig
along with one 75mm long and
one 152mm long Snappy shank
square drive screwdriver bit.
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Anglefix
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sed when mitring picture
frames, skirtings, architraves
and other internal or
external mitre joints, the Anglefix
mitre guide automatically divides the
angle in half. Simply set the plastic
arms to the overall angle before
positioning the guide against the saw
table backfence. The sawblade can
then be aligned flat against the
rotating metal guide to set the angle
for cutting both mitre faces. For use
with hand and power mitre saws.
ANGLEFIX ______________£14.95
The Anglefix can also be used for
handwork, by transferring and
marking off the mitre angle using
a bevel gauge.
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