{"product_id":"40-mm-guide-pin","title":"40 mm Guide Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e40 mm Guide Pin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a removable positioning and workholding component designed for the Broinwood CNC Spoilboard System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt installs directly into the same machined spoilboard pockets used by the Split Expansion Anchors and can be positioned anywhere within the grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 40 mm height provides a solid reference surface for positioning workpieces and allows the pin to be used as a stop, fence, or support point in different workholding setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outside surface of the Guide Pin is intentionally textured. The texture provides additional grip inside the MDF pocket and against the edge of the workpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the 40 mm Guide Pin into any available pocket in the spoilboard grid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition additional Guide Pins as needed to create stops, fences, or reference points for the workpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the workpiece against the Guide Pins and secure it using the appropriate workholding method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the setup changes, simply remove the Guide Pin and move it to another pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guide Pin should fit \u003cstrong\u003esnugly without excessive play\u003c\/strong\u003e, while still being possible to insert and remove by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy Removal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 40 mm Guide Pin has a \u003cstrong\u003eside through-hole\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to make removal easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the Guide Pin is seated tightly in the MDF pocket, insert an \u003cstrong\u003eAllen wrench, screwdriver, or another suitable tool\u003c\/strong\u003e through the side hole and use it to pull the Guide Pin upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis eliminates the need to grip the outside of the Guide Pin with pliers or other tools that could damage its textured surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Workholding Option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 40 mm Guide Pin can also accept a \u003cstrong\u003eThreaded Insert\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the Threaded Insert is installed, a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\"-20 bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e can be threaded into the Guide Pin and used as an adjustable pushing or holding point against the workpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the same Guide Pin to be used not only for positioning, but also to apply additional side pressure when required by the setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter diameter range:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 25.01–25.35 mm across the textured surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended starting pocket diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pocket depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreaded Insert compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"-20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable and reusable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/strong\u003e MDF CNC spoilboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured in:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its intentionally textured outer surface, the 40 mm Guide Pin does \u003cstrong\u003enot have one constant outside diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on where the measurement is taken across the textured profile, the outside diameter can range from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25.01 mm to 25.35 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, the correct pocket size should be determined by \u003cstrong\u003eactual fit rather than by measuring the outside diameter of the Guide Pin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore machining the complete spoilboard grid, I recommend starting with a \u003cstrong\u003e25.0 mm test pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e and checking the fit with the Guide Pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the pocket is too tight, increase the diameter gradually in \u003cstrong\u003e0.1 mm increments\u003c\/strong\u003e and test the fit again. 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