Pro + Tips for Doweling Jig. For Difficult Joints

In this video, I share several tips for drilling in difficult areas using a doweling jig. These woodworking tips are a great help when installing a kickplate and a reinforcement in our melamine shelf. Additionally, I connect all the parts with dowels to complete this shelf.

First, I prepare the reinforcement and drill the holes, ensuring that the holes are well aligned and that the drill doesn't go through the side of the shelf's vertical panel. Then, I mark and drill the holes in the kickplate, making sure it is set back about 8 mm from the front of the shelf for a professional finish.

While installing the kickplate, I show a Very Useful Trick for drilling into a narrow edge using the dowel jig.

Finally, we assemble all the parts, apply wood glue, and use strap clamps and clamps to ensure the joints are secure and at a 90-degree angle.

Sections of the video:

00:00 Introduction to the video.
00:17 The kickplate and the reinforcement.
00:39 Drilling the holes in the reinforcement and the kickplate.
01:45 Trick for drilling narrow edges with the dowel jig.
02:42 Explanation of where the kickplate is attached to the shelf's base.
03:15 Marking the lines where the kickplate will be attached.
03:46 Explanation of where the reinforcement will be attached and marking the lines.
04:29 Tricks for drilling the holes for the reinforcement.
07:56 Tricks for drilling the holes for the kickplate.
11:42 Assembling the shelf by gluing and connecting the parts with dowels.
13:43 Completing the assembly with tension straps and clamps.

👉 Don't miss the first video, where I cut the panels and show how I measure and mark to know where the joints need to be made:
https://youtu.be/u_Zy4QJEF7Y

👉 And in the second video, I drill the necessary holes to connect the shelves with the side panels:
https://youtu.be/rlDB79cn4-s

👉 Concealed cup hinges step by step. I use them to attach doors to this bookshelf:
https://youtu.be/gtyU1B3-UwU

📌 You can find a similar doweling jig and more information about how to make this bookcase in my website:
https://enredandonogaraxe.club/en/how-to-make-a-bookshelf-with-melamine-board/