Lee Valley Drilling Jig & Extra-Long Bits

                                     Lee Valley Drilling Jig & Extra-Long Bits






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1.                 Application:

This centering jig has a large bearing surface with sighting marks that make visual alignment easy. It can be used when end-drilling round stock 5/16" to 1-1/2" in diameter. It also permits drilling of spheres and has a V-notch for drilling into the side of a cylinder or the edge of dimensioned stock. As a side benefit, the conical shape helps catch dust when drilling overhead. The jig stands 2" (50mm) tall, including the height of a bushing.

2.    History/ Updating models:

             Based on a suggestion from cabinetmaker Stephen Shepherd for a jig that could drill chair spindles,
             this centering jig  can be used when end-drilling round stock 5/16" to 1-1/2" in diameter.

3.    Special tools:
            Made from durable polycarbonate, it comes with hardened steel bushings in Imperial sizes (1/8", 3/16     and 1/4") or metric sizes (3mm, 5mm and 6mm). Bushings are also available separately should you wish            to  have both.
They offer extra-long HSS drill bits in sets of three, in diameters matched to the bushing sizes listed above. All have 6" shanks to clear the height of the jig and bushing, permitting up to 3-1/2" of drilling depth past the base of the jig.




4.    Ways to go / stand up to stress/role of Material

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