How deep should shelf pin holes be?
Start and stop holes 6-8″ from top and bottom of any fixed shelf and cabinet top and bottom. Shelf pin holes should be 1 1/2″ – 2″ from the outside edge of the cabinet sides.
How much weight will 5mm shelf pins hold?
25 lb.
The Prime-Line Products 5 mm Brass-Plated Steel Shelf Pins (8-Pack) individually support a maximum safe load of 25 lb. and can be used to support cabinet shelves.
What is the standard size for shelf pins?
Spool shelf support size: 5 mm/0.20 inch in diameter; Cylindrical shaped shelf pins size: 5 mm in diameter, overall length is 16 mm/ 0.59 inch; Dowel pins sizes: 5 mm in diameter; 25 mm in Length.
What size are shelf pin holes?
1/4″
Standard Hole Size and Spacing The jig comes complete with a 1/4″ (6mm) or 5mm drill bit (as selected above) that fits commonly available shelf-pins.
How much weight can a 5mm shelf pin hole?
The Prime-Line Products 5 mm Brass-Plated Steel Shelf Pins (8-Pack) individually support a maximum safe load of 25 lb. and can be used to support cabinet shelves.
Which drill bit is 5mm?
| Drill Bit Hole Diameters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Metric Size | Fractional Size | |
| 4 mm | .1575 | 13/64 |
| 5 mm | .1968 | 7/32 |
| 6 mm | .2362 | 15/64 |
Which shelf pins are strongest?
Best shelf pins overall The Rok Hardware Heavy Duty Shelf Pins are made from metal nickel of the highest quality, to ensure durability and strength. These spoon-shaped support pegs come in a pack of 50, to hold up the heaviest of loads with ease and reliability.
What size bolt fits a 5mm hole?
Screw Gauge, Metric, Size, Clearance Holes, Pilot Holes & Wall Plugs
| Gauge | Metric equiv. | Masonry plug size |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3.0mm | Yellow (5mm hole) |
| 6 | 3.5mm | Red (6mm hole) |
| 8 | 4.0mm | Red (6mm hole) or Brown (7mm hole) |
| 10 | 5.0mm | Brown (7mm hole) |