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I am building the last section of a 75" by 11' bookcase entertainment center for my daughter. I am primarily using pocket joinery. I have been using a simple jig I made a while ago to drill the pocket holes. Problem is I have amassed a number of Kreg jig options, including their mini jig for small projects, and an array of course and fine screws. Keeping them organized and stored is a nightmare.
I found the solution in ShopNotes Volume 23, Issue 137 on page 14 "Pocket Hole Jig Workstation". The biggest change I made to the plan was to build it with larger drawers. I made the drawers deeper and rearranged the dividers so it would accommodate a larger number of screws and fit all my accessories. Other changes are cosmetic based on what I had laying round the shop.
The results could not have been better. My pocket hole jig and all its options and screws are in one compact easy to store workstation that can be ready for use in seconds.
Note: I have been a long time subscriber to ShopNotes (until they merged with ShopSmith) and ShopSmith. I literally had hard copies of all issues in binders in my bookcase. Each time I wanted to use a plan I would scan and print it. A hassle to say the least. Then I discovered the ShopNotes and ShopSmith online Libraries which give me complete searchable access to all their magazines from the first issues. You can easily search and find the project you need: download it in PDF format: and print it. Outstanding resource.
If you are not a subscriber to their online libraries I strongly recommend you check them out:
WoodSmith Library: WoodSmith Library
ShopNotes Library: ShopNotes Library
Wayne
I found the solution in ShopNotes Volume 23, Issue 137 on page 14 "Pocket Hole Jig Workstation". The biggest change I made to the plan was to build it with larger drawers. I made the drawers deeper and rearranged the dividers so it would accommodate a larger number of screws and fit all my accessories. Other changes are cosmetic based on what I had laying round the shop.
The results could not have been better. My pocket hole jig and all its options and screws are in one compact easy to store workstation that can be ready for use in seconds.
Note: I have been a long time subscriber to ShopNotes (until they merged with ShopSmith) and ShopSmith. I literally had hard copies of all issues in binders in my bookcase. Each time I wanted to use a plan I would scan and print it. A hassle to say the least. Then I discovered the ShopNotes and ShopSmith online Libraries which give me complete searchable access to all their magazines from the first issues. You can easily search and find the project you need: download it in PDF format: and print it. Outstanding resource.
If you are not a subscriber to their online libraries I strongly recommend you check them out:
WoodSmith Library: WoodSmith Library
ShopNotes Library: ShopNotes Library
Wayne