Q: What size stock can this drilling jig handle?
It handles round stock from 5/16" to 1 1/2" in diameter for end-drilling, plus spheres, and a V-notch lets you drill into the side of a cylinder or the edge of dimensioned stock.
73477 - Lee Valley Drilling Jig with Bushings
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Based on a suggestion from cabinetmaker Stephen Shepherd for a jig that could drill chair spindles, 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 11/2” 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. 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.
It handles round stock from 5/16" to 1 1/2" in diameter for end-drilling, plus spheres, and a V-notch lets you drill into the side of a cylinder or the edge of dimensioned stock.
The Lee Valley drilling jig with bushings includes hardened steel bushings in either imperial sizes (1/8", 3/16" and 1/4") or metric sizes (3mm, 5mm and 6mm), and additional bushings are available separately if you need both sets.
Sighting marks on the large bearing surface let you align the bit visually before drilling, keeping the hole centered on the end of round stock.
It's made from durable polycarbonate, shaped conically so it also helps catch dust when you're drilling overhead.
| Materials | Polycarbonate; hardened steel bushings |
| Dimensions | 2" (50mm) tall, including bushing |
| Compatibility | Accepts imperial or metric bushings |
| Compatibility Dimensions | Fits round stock 5/16" to 1 1/2" dia. |
| Includes | Drilling jig; imperial bushings (1/8", 3/16", 1/4") or metric bushings (3mm, 5mm, 6mm) |
| Package Quantity | 1 kit |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Lee Valley Drilling Jig with Bushings
Based on a suggestion from cabinetmaker Stephen Shepherd for a jig that could drill chair spindles, 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 11/2” 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. 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.