T30027 Pocket Hole Guide (Mfd. 2/19+)
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Drill Bit Depth
When attached to the step drill bit, the stop col-
lar is used to control pocket depth. This also
determines the length of screw that will join the
workpieces together.
To adjust stop collar:
1. Remove workpiece from jig, and ensure stop
collar set screw is flush with inside of stop col-
lar using 2.5mm hex wrench (see
Figure 8).
Figure 8. Set screw in stop collar.
Set Screw
Stop
Collar
Hex Wrench
4. Loosen set screw just enough to set step drill
bit tip
1
⁄
8
" from jig bed, as shown in
Figure 11.
Figure 11. Step drill bit
1
⁄
8
" from jig bed.
Preparing Drill Bit Bushings
Before using the jig on a workpiece, create mul-
tiple pocket holes on a scrap board. This sets the
bushings flush with the columns and smooths
uneven surfaces between the stop collar and
drill bit bushings. This results in a consistent and
accurate drilling depth for this jig (see
Figure 12).
After
Scrap
Board
Before
Receiving
Board
Figure 12. Before and after preparing bushings.
5. Tighten set screw.
Note: The stop collar is now set for the
included 1
1
⁄
4
" pocket hole screws. Adjusting
the collar up or down the step drill bit will
allow for deeper or shallower pockets and
determine fastener length.
Eye injury hazard! Always
wear safety glasses when
using this tool.
Step Drill Bit
Set
Screw
Jig
Bed
1
⁄
8
"
2. Slide stop collar onto step drill bit and lightly
tighten 2
3
⁄
8
" from end of shank (see
Figure 9).
Figure 9. Stop collar on step drill bit.
2
3
⁄
8
"
3. Insert step drill bit into drill bit bushing, allow-
ing stop collar to rest on top (see
Figure 10).
Figure 10. Stop collar resting on drill bit bushing.
Drill Bit
Bushing
Column
Tip
Stop
Collar
Shank
