TRUE POSITION TOOLS TP-PLJ

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Summary

Manufacturers Limited One Year Warranty

Bushing Limited Lifetime Warranty

Safety Guidelines and Operation

General Safety Precautions

Follow drill manufacturer recommendations, wear eye protection, avoid loose clothing, keep fingers clear of bits, and use clamps.

Test Drilling and Caution

Test drill for depth and parallelism before using on finished materials. Use caution with drill bits and work material.

Installation Steps

Marking and Jig Placement

Mark desired puck light location on cabinet and position the jig using pencil marks for alignment.

Securing the Jig

Clamp the jig securely to the cabinet to prevent movement during drilling operations.

Drilling and Final Installation

Setting Forstner Depth

Set the forstner stop depth and ensure the collar set screw is tight for drilling.

Drilling Puck Light and Wire Holes

Drill the main puck light hole and a 3/8" hole for wire chase, using caution and frequent bit retraction.

Final Assembly

Install the wire and puck light into the prepared holes.

The True Position Tools TP-PLJ Puck Light Jig is a specialized tool designed to assist in the precise installation of flush-mount puck lights in cabinets. It facilitates the creation of accurately sized and positioned holes for both the light fixture and its associated wiring.

Function Description:

The primary function of the TP-PLJ Puck Light Jig is to guide a drill motor and specific drill bits to create clean, precise holes for flush-mount puck lights. It ensures that the puck light holes are correctly sized (2 1/8" or 2 1/4") and positioned accurately both front-to-back and side-to-side within a cabinet. Additionally, it guides the drilling of a 3/8" wire chase hole, which connects the puck light opening to the back of the cabinet for wiring. The jig is designed to prevent movement during drilling, ensuring consistent and professional results.

Important Technical Specifications:

Supported Puck Light Sizes: The jig is compatible with 2 1/8" (55mm) and 2 1/4" (57mm) flush-mount puck lights. This is achieved through interchangeable Forstner guides or specific Forstner bits.
Wire Chase Hole Size: The jig guides the drilling of a 3/8" diameter hole for the wire chase.
Material: The jig appears to be constructed from durable materials, likely aluminum, given the images, to ensure stability and longevity.
Clamping Mechanism: It incorporates a lever lock for securing the Forstner guide and requires external clamps to secure the entire jig to the workpiece, preventing movement during drilling.
Measurement Scale: The jig's design, particularly the Forstner guide, allows for precise measurement of drilling depth, crucial for flush mounting.

Usage Features:

Precise Positioning: The jig allows users to mark the desired front-to-back and side-to-side locations of the puck light on the cabinet. The jig then aligns with these marks, ensuring accurate placement.
Adjustable Forstner Guide: The Forstner guide can be adjusted along the jig's rail to align with the marked puck light location. A lever lock secures this adjustment.
Depth Stop Collar: A depth stop collar on the Forstner bit ensures that the puck light hole is drilled to the exact required depth, preventing over-drilling and ensuring a flush fit. Users are instructed to check the set screw for tightness.
Wire Chase Guidance: After the main puck light hole is bored, the jig facilitates drilling the 3/8" wire chase hole from the puck light opening to the back of the cabinet.
Clamping for Stability: The jig is designed to be clamped securely to the cabinet, either to a nailer (cabinet cleat) or from top to bottom, to prevent any movement during drilling operations. This is a critical step for accuracy and safety.
Step-by-Step Process: The manual outlines a clear, sequential process for using the jig, starting from marking the cabinet, positioning the jig, drilling the main hole, and then the wire chase, culminating in the installation of the light.
Test Drilling Recommendation: It is recommended to test drill for both Forstner depth and wire hole parallel in a test material before working on finished materials. This helps users familiarize themselves with the jig and ensure correct settings.
Safety Guidelines: The manual emphasizes several safety precautions, including wearing eye protection, avoiding loose clothing, keeping fingers clear of drill bits, using clamps, and pulling back drill bits frequently to remove wood shavings and prevent blow-out.

Maintenance Features:

Bushing Limited Lifetime Warranty: The bushings within the jig are warrantied for the life of the product for the original purchaser. Precision Casewerk offers standard replacement bushings, which can be obtained through an RMA process. This indicates that the bushings are a wear item that can be replaced, extending the life of the jig.
One-Year Warranty: The overall product is covered by a one-year warranty against defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase. This warranty covers repairs or replacements if a defect is verified.
Care and Handling: While not explicitly detailed as maintenance, the emphasis on proper drilling techniques (e.g., pulling back drill bits frequently, not forcing the drill) implies a level of care that helps preserve the jig and drill bits, preventing premature wear or damage. The instruction to check the depth stop collar set screw for tightness before drilling also falls under routine pre-operation checks that contribute to the jig's effective maintenance.