Be aware that getting those holes drilled perfectly is a much bigger problem than you can imagine. The MEG is done by a CNC machine(not a drill press) and if you make the jig, it requires a great deal of precision to get those holes the EXACT distance apart.
If they are not exact, when the piece of stock is turned around and the jig is positioned at the center point, the holes will not be exactly opposite of one another.
Don't ask how I know this......(proud owner of a MEG jig)
Drew wrote:
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It's very straight forward if you do it right.
You need a drill jig that insures center to center spacing of adjacent holes.
See Fred Bingham's book, "Practical Yacht Joinery" for details.
Oh, well. It was worth a shot.
It does. Thanks.
Geez, I tried to pick a name that wouldn't be easy to forget. Sorry it didn't take.
LRod
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I know that it is not exactly what you want but I have used the Woodhaven jig that is made out of phenolic. It is not wood so it will not absorb water and it is much cheaper than the megaproducts unit (which is very nice). I have drilled thousands of holes with mine. Check out:
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