Line boring shelf pin holes with the Maggi System 21 Prestige

[@mjfister]

Hi Steve, VERY slick and you have an amazing collection of machinery...

[@extremewoodworker]

Thanks Mike. This one gets the least use of them all as I only use it for cabinet construction.

[@mjfister]

@@extremewoodworker a nice 'luxury' because you have to drill a LOT of shelf pin holes to rationalize... wish we all had a 'collective' of guys to share stuff like this

[@extremewoodworker]

@@mjfister That would be nice but next to impossible for those of us who live in mostly rural areas. In my previous domicile, I had friends who signed up for woodworking classes at a local community college just to get access to specialized shop equipment. Steve

[@mjfister]

@@extremewoodworker for sure... we'll all just be happy to see it in-action thru guys like you who go to the trouble to produce the video - THANKS much!

[@yusetsanchez5223]

Hi Steve, your videos are very helpful to all of us, thank you. I would like to ask a question, have you used this machine to make the hinge holes? Thank you, Happy Thanksgiving.

[@extremewoodworker]

Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. I have not used this to drill hinge holes as I have a manual Gannomat Red Baron machine to accomplish that task. Steve

[@yusetsanchez5223]

Thank you, I learned a lot from your videos.

[@MrPatdeeee]

Awesome. Thank you Steve.

[@extremewoodworker]

Thanks Pat.

[@felipepeleritti]

HI! nice video!! thanks for uploading! Would you recommend to buy that machine? Are accesories easy to get?

[@extremewoodworker]

Hi Felipe. I would recommend this machine if you build a lot of cabinets and do not have a CNC machine. In the US, accessories are easy to get from J&G Machinery. Steve

[@felipepeleritti]

@@extremewoodworker Hi Steve! Thanks for your reply. I actually build cabinets in a daily basis. Now I have a really big job to do, making wardrobes and I dont have a CNC Machine...I think it would be a good implement to my shop. Thankyou!

[@Firsachi]

Hi Steve! One more question to you , if you have time please respond back. I was bought this machine. Drilled all my pin holes. and never have chance to use again, but recently. when start using again I think I find some problem, can you help me please? My machine when drilling holes does not retract automatically, until I release pedal, so because of this it creates slightly bigger holes let say 5.05 mm so pins slightly wobbling inside, because its drilling for longer time, instead of retracting back, Are your machine retract automatically back when rich desired depth? Thank you in advance.

[@extremewoodworker]

My machine will only retract when the foot pedal is released. There should be very little runout so that is a bit surprising. I think the first check would be to ensure the quick change chucks are fully seated. Hope this helps. Steve

[@Firsachi]

@@extremewoodworker Steve. Thank you for replay, I was trying today and did find that my shelf pins about 4.8 mm that why they fill loose inside. You have beautiful tools!! Stay health !

[@extremewoodworker]

@@Firsachi Happy you figured out the problem and glad it wasn't with the machine. About 25 years ago I had a drill press that had so much runout it seemed to bore oval holes. Ditched that one on the cheap. Steve

[@Firsachi]

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[@Firsachi]

Thank You for video! Can you please advise me. Im going to buy this machine primarily for line boring. Even it is made for construction boring. Are back fence like you have come with machine? Also I see you have tree holding clamp. Thank you in advance

[@extremewoodworker]

Hi Sergey. The long (back) fences come with the machine. They will also attach perpendicular to the boring line axis. I did purchase a 3rd air clamp and two extra flip stops with the machine. Steve

[@Firsachi]

@@extremewoodworker What can I say! Only thank you very much for answer, appreciate! Do you use 5mm or 1/4 tooling. I find some on Amazon 5 ps for $15, they probably no good, what you think? Thanks again

[@extremewoodworker]

@@Firsachi I mostly use 5mm and 8mm CMT bits on this machine. CMT 5mm bits are about $10 from J&G Machinery. I get excellent clean cuts from these bits and the through hole bits cut clean on both sides (including melamine). The though hole bits are a lot more expensive though. Five for $15 sounds too good to be true but at that price I might be tempted to try a few just to see how they perform.

[@Firsachi]

@@extremewoodworker Again, thank you so much for advice! I saw some freud bits, they about $12 per piece. Also will take look on CMT bits. Al best to you!

[@glenchristensen3689]

I have the same machine but it is Felder brand. haven't used it yetso is Maggi a Felder machine or is Felder a Maggi machine?

[@extremewoodworker]

Hi Glen, Maggi makes the Felder machine and they are essentially identical except for the price. Steve