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"I would set the Kreg jig and bit collar normally and switch to #6 screws.  They are…"

Ed Rarick replied Mar 20, 2014 to Tips to Avoid Wood-Splitting

37 Mar 20, 2014
Reply by Ken Darga

"I solved my splitting by using #6 fine thread screws. I had tried everything else wi…"

Ed Rarick replied Feb 25, 2014 to Split Wood on Face Frames

121 Jul 30, 2014
Reply by don carmen

"Wow, that is interesting.  If you are making a top can you just edge glue the planks…"

Ed Rarick replied Apr 13, 2013 to Tips to Avoid Wood-Splitting

37 Mar 20, 2014
Reply by Ken Darga

"I assume you are using the standard #8 screws from Kreg.  I would try #6 screw.  Whe…"

Ed Rarick replied Apr 13, 2013 to Tips to Avoid Wood-Splitting

37 Mar 20, 2014
Reply by Ken Darga

"A major issue I have with the Kreg 4 is not being able to work on large panels (like…"

Ed Rarick replied Apr 9, 2013 to Kreg Jig K3

18 Apr 14, 2013
Reply by Rick

"I appreciate Wayne's problem. I had the splitting on extremely dry cherry even when…"

Ed Rarick replied Oct 22, 2012 to Split Wood on Face Frames

121 Jul 30, 2014
Reply by don carmen

"Are you using two Kreg holes in the face frame or just 1?  If 2, I would try just 1…"

Ed Rarick replied Oct 21, 2012 to Split Wood on Face Frames

121 Jul 30, 2014
Reply by don carmen

"I square up the pieces and then lock them down with C-clamps, Bar-clamps or Irwin cl…"

Ed Rarick replied Oct 21, 2012 to Split Wood on Face Frames

121 Jul 30, 2014
Reply by don carmen

"I did this and drilled 6 pocket holes close enough together to use a ROS to sand dow…"

Ed Rarick replied Oct 21, 2012 to Wood plug instructions

14 Oct 13, 2014
Reply by DaveZsurfer

"I did my entire set of cherry kitchen cabinets with Kreg and once I switched to #6 s…"

Ed Rarick replied Oct 21, 2012 to Split Wood on Face Frames

121 Jul 30, 2014
Reply by don carmen

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Jig settings for 2 ¾ x 1 ½ boards with 30 degree miters?

I making a hex ring out of 2x4s ripped to 2 ¾ inches wide with 30 degree miters.  What setting on the Jig should I used? 1 ½ is too much.  Thanks.Continue

Started by Patrick Halinski in Kreg Jig® Operation Dec 30, 2023.

40mm Cup Hinge Jig Question

Hi All.....I have the 35mm Kreg Jig hinge drill guide. The guide is great for 35mm Hinge Cups, but I have a speciality 40MM hinge cup to drill.Has anyone adapted the Kreg guide to work with 40mm Forsner drill bits? Or have a guide that works…Continue

Started by Ed Anderson in Beginners' Zone Oct 3, 2023.

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New Kreg 720Pro

I saw the video Kreg put out for this new jig and had high hopes for it.

I purchased one today and am very disappointed with it.

First the docking station is extremely cheap. The plastic is pathetic. A Lego has more…

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Posted by Duke Leon on February 15, 2021 at 9:00pm

Not Pleased With Pocket Hole Construction

Several months ago, I purchased the Kreg K4MS so that I could build the Lego Table as outlined on the companion "buildsomething" web site which exclusively uses pocket hole construction.  I have considerable experience with conventional…

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Posted by Robert Ringel on September 17, 2020 at 1:48pm — 9 Comments

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