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Whatever works for you. A couple of dowel centers is all the jig you would need to use dowels in this application. Rockler has a set of 8 for less than $7.00. But there is nothing wrong with the sliding dovetails if you are set up to cut them accu...
1 hour ago
I talked to a guy at work who's done something similar before and he thought I should give it a bigger base, so I went to a 3x3 that tapers up to the 1.5x1.5 quickly. I don't have a dowling jig, so will do either dovetail or mortise and tenon.
1 hour ago
I thought I had posted a reply to this but apparently I only typed it up and never actually added it. Anyway I would probably used dowels and only three legs. The dowels would be as strong as the small mortise and tenon that you have room for ther...
2 hours ago
Glad you found the answer, Brant! For future reference: www.kregtool.com/screws
3 hours ago
Thanks for reposting it! The progress looks great... the decorative pieces in the center really added a lot of eye-appeal.
3 hours ago
Beautiful set, Ron. Thanks for posting photos of the entire building process for us... it was great to follow along as you built it!
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13 hours ago
I did something similar when constructing my building, I just used the little mini jig and through trial and error moved it back and forth until I got it setup where it was supposed to be.
18 hours ago
So, do you think a pocket hole would have the strength in place of the dovetails here, or would I need to go to them to prevent the wood being pulled apart?
18 hours ago
Simon Wells added a discussion
From what I have read on the Kreg site the jigs centre the screw in wood up to 1 1/2 inches. I like to use pocket holes on timber larger than this. Is it possible to create affective pocket holes for larger timber for a stick frame shed? So a 2 in...
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Chris Lindell

Attaching legs to a podium 7 Replies

Started by Chris Lindell in Kreg Jig® Projects. Last reply by Larwyn 1 hour ago.

Brant Anderson

What screws for oak laminated ply 2 Replies

Started by Brant Anderson in Kreg Jig® Operation. Last reply by KregRep 3 hours ago.

Simon  Wells

Pocket hole of wooder larger than 1 1/2 inches 1 Reply

Started by Simon Wells in General Woodworking. Last reply by Chris Lindell 18 hours ago.

John Frankforther

Using the Kreg Jig on regular plans 7 Replies

Started by John Frankforther in Kreg Jig® Projects. Last reply by John Frankforther Nov 20.

KregRep

New Kreg Product: Precision Beaded Face-Frame System 2 Replies

Started by KregRep in Kreg Jig® Purchasing. Last reply by KregRep Nov 17.

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