Bench notes
RUITOOL bench notes
Short guides on cabinet jigs, pull saws, shelf pin holes and model nippers, with the tools named.
i. 1 October 2026
Face Frame or Frameless: Which Cabinet Door Jig Fits
Look at the front edge of the cabinet box. What you see there decides which door jig will clamp to it.
ii. 1 October 2026
How to Read TPI on a Pull Saw
Teeth per inch tells you how fast and how smooth a saw cuts. A ryoba gives you two answers on one blade.
iii. 1 October 2026
Shelf Pin Holes: 1/4 Inch or 5 mm, and Where to Drill
Two pin sizes look alike and do not swap. Pick the size, then the edge distance, then drill.
iv. 1 October 2026
Choosing Single-Blade Model Nippers: RM1.0, RM3.0, RM5.0
A single blade leaves a cleaner gate than two. The grade tells you how thin the blade is and how gently to use it.
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