USER GUIDE
Using Scribe-Mate® Jigs
The Scribe-Mate jigs are easy to use and, as previously stated, designed to perform one simple task; to clamp your filler panels firmly in the position you require, so you can draw a reliable cutting line on your filler panel.
The ‘datum’ we use is the inside face of your carcasses.
There are two ways to locate the jigs, (i) Using factory pre-drilled hinge plate holes, and (ii) where there are no pre-drilled holes, so using the inside corners of the carcass.
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Using pre-drilled holes
First, establish the size of the pre-drilled hinge plate holes in the cabinet. They are usually 5mm or 3mm. The scribe jigs have two location pins which are stepped from 5mm to 3mm. If the holes are 5mm diameter, use the jigs as they are. Locate the jigs into the holes and secure using the bugle head screws provided. Do not over tighten. Place the prepared fillet into the jigs ensuring the clean edge is tight to the jig and secure with the clamps. Scribe your line and cut to the line. You will discover your fillet will fit neatly first time and the need for caulking is minimal - if at all.
If the hinge plate holes are 3mm diameter, attach a shim over the location pins and proceed as above.
The ‘shoulders’ on the jigs are designed to locate to the inside corners of carcasses.
Ensure the jig’s location pins are facing inside the carcass.
Please refer to illustrations in Location, Location, Location (below) to position and fix the jigs for the appropriate filler panels.
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For long filler panels, pelmets and plinths
It may be necessary to use a third jig to overcome the ‘banana effect’ on long filler panels.
Attach a location plate to the top of a jig and opposite the location pins. Position the jig on the carcass with the location plate touching the front edge of the carcass, and midway between the other jigs. Secure the jig in the normal way.
Please be sure to remove the location plate from the jig before offering the filler panel, or the panel will not be positioned on the datum line.
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Overcoming the Step Problem
It is not uncommon for a small step to be between the sides and the top or bottom panels of cabinets. To overcome the problem:
- Establish the size of the step.
- Select shims of identical thickness.
- Place a shim between each jig and the fillet.
- Mark the scribe line and cut.
Please Note: In all cases the screw holes created when securing the scribe jigs to cabinets are perfectly positioned to secure your fillets for final fix. The screw heads will be concealed by hinge plates (where applicable) or, if in the open, you may choose to fit screw caps.
