Hi,
I start to build my first project and I just bought the Kreg K5 jig :)
The project planning applies to use 15mm thickness (plywood) but I couldn't find so I used 17mm thickness (which actually was 16.5mm).
When I tried drilling pocket holes using the K5, I encounter with some spacing issues.
In the K5 guide was suggested to adjust the drill to 3/4 inches and use 25mm screws.
What I'm asking is, if someone familiar with a simple formula for using the pocket holes kit?
If I want to joint 17mm with 14mm or 15mm with 23 mm - how to adjust the K5 for drilling the accurate pocket holes.
Thank you!!
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Hanny,
The general rule of thumb when working with two different thicknesses is that you will want to set everything up for your thinner thickness. For example, if you are joining 3/4" and 1 1/2" material, you would set up for 3/4" and use a 1 1/4" screw.
In your case, when working with 14 and 15mm material, you will want to set everything up for 1/2". If you have any other questions, please let us know.
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