Proulx - The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book

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read this important safety notice

To prevent accidents, keep safety in mind while you work. Use the safety guards installed on power equipment; they are for your protection. When working on power equipment, keep fingers away from saw blades, wear safety goggles to prevent injuries from flying wood chips and sawdust, wear headphones to protect your hearing, and consider installing a dust vacuum to reduce the amount of airborne sawdust in your woodshop. Don't wear loose clothing, such as neckties or shirts with loose sleeves, or jewelry, such as rings, necklaces or bracelets, when working on power equipment. Tie back long hair to prevent it from getting caught in your equipment. People who are sensitive to certain chemicals should check the chemical content of any product before using it. The authors and editors who compiled this book have tried to make the contents as accurate and correct as possible. Plans, illustrations, photographs and text have been carefully checked. All instructions, plans and projects should be carefully read, studied and understood before beginning construction. In some photos, power tool guards have been removed to more clearly show the operation being demonstrated. Always use all safety guards and attachments that come with your power tools. Due to the variability of local conditions, construction materials, skill levels, etc., neither the author nor Popular Woodworking Books assumes any responsibility for any accidents, injuries, damages or other losses incurred resulting from the material presented in this book. Prices listed for supplies and equipment were current at the time of publication and are subject to change. Glass shelving should have all edges polished and must be tempered. Untempered glass shelves may shatter and can cause serious bodily injury. Tempered shelves are very strong and if they break will just crumble, minimizing personal injury.

Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book. Copyright 2004 by Danny Proulx. Manufactured in China. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review. Published by Popular Woodworking Books, an imprint of F&W Publications, Inc., 4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236. 800-289-0963. First edition.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Proulx, Danny.

The pocket hole drilling jig project book / by Danny Proulx

p. cm.

ISBN 1-55870-687-9 (alk. paper)

1. WoodworkAmateurs' manuals. 2. Joinery-Amateurs' manuals. 3. Jigs and fixturesAmateurs' manuals. 4. Furniture makingAmateurs' manuals. I. Title.

TT185.P77 2004 2003044221
684'.08dc22

ACQUISITIONS EDITOR: Jim Stack
EDITED BY: Jennifer Ziegler
DESIGNED BY: Brian Roeth
LAYOUT ARTIST: Christine Long
PRODUCTION COORDINATED BY: Mark Griffin
STEP PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Danny Proulx
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER: Michael Bowie
COMPUTER ILLUSTRATIONS BY: Len Churchill
WORKSHOP SITE: Rideau Cabinets

about THE author

Danny Proulx is the owner of Rideau Cabinets and is a contributing editor for CabinetMaker magazine. He also contributes freelance articles for Canadian Woodworking, Canadian Home Workshop, Popular Woodworking and other magazines.

His earlier books include Build Your Own Kitchen Cabinets, The Kitchen Cabinetmaker's Building and Business Manual, How to Build Classic Garden Furniture, Smart Shelving & Storage Solutions, Fast & Easy Techniques for Building Modern Cabinetry, Building More Classic Garden Furniture, Building Cabinet Doors & Drawers, Build Your Own Home Office Furniture, Display Cases You Can Build, Building Frameless Kitchen Cabinets and Building Wood-shop Workstations.

You can reach Danny via his Web site, www.cabinetmaking.com, and he can be reached by e-mail at danny@cabinetmaking.com.

acknowledgements

Once again my team has been the major reason for any success this book will enjoy. My wife, Gale, is constantly helpful and supportive, as is my father-in-law and assistant, Jack Chaters. Special thanks to Cody, who built the clock in project eleven.

Michael Bowie of Lux Photography continues to show his amazing photographic talents and is responsible for the cover and chapter lead shots. He advises and guides me as I shoot the step-by-step photos for each project. His concern to produce the best results and his expert advice contribute greatly to the final product.

Len Churchill of Lenmark Communications is the talented illustrator who has been working with me and producing the amazing project drawings. He is one of the best illustrators in the business and has an impressive understanding of the woodworking projects he's asked to draw.

As always, the Popular Woodworking Books staff continues to be unbelievably supportive. It's a team with great depth and knowledge. Thanks to editor Jim Stack, Jenny Ziegler, Brian Roeth, Jennifer Johnson and so many others who are a part of every page in this book.

technical support

The following companies have been a tremendous help in creating this book.

Kreg Tool Company
Jimmy Jigs
Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd.
McFeely's Square Drive Screws