Kreg KWS1000 Mobile Project Center in Australia - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T10:27:02Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/kreg-kws1000-mobile-project-center-in-australia?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A892537&feed=yes&xn_auth=noEdward,
The table top is no…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-05-02:2900167:Comment:9557192018-05-02T21:54:53.565ZKregCShttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KregCS
<p>Edward, </p>
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<p>The table top is not designed to be a completely flat surface. It is designed to be a working surface and not a flat surface to be measured against. While clamping your work pieces the material will be flat against the table and will not cause issues with your joint. With this being said, the table should not dip more than 1/4" from the center of the track to the edge of the table. If it is more than this please either contact us directly or the dealer you…</p>
<p>Edward, </p>
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<p>The table top is not designed to be a completely flat surface. It is designed to be a working surface and not a flat surface to be measured against. While clamping your work pieces the material will be flat against the table and will not cause issues with your joint. With this being said, the table should not dip more than 1/4" from the center of the track to the edge of the table. If it is more than this please either contact us directly or the dealer you purchased it from. </p> I am loving my work centre. T…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-05-01:2900167:Comment:9521602018-05-01T00:21:14.668ZLee Verrallhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/LeeVerrall
I am loving my work centre. True, the top isn’t flat but I wouldn’t expect it to be. It folds after all. The self adjusting clamp that comes with it is a real timesaver for me. I have since bought the Kreg accu cut and the rip cut jig. I find the method of attaching the saw to these to be truly awfull so I have the saws permanently with 5mm screws. I guess I don’t expect things to be 100% every time because they never are no matter who the manufacturer is.
I am loving my work centre. True, the top isn’t flat but I wouldn’t expect it to be. It folds after all. The self adjusting clamp that comes with it is a real timesaver for me. I have since bought the Kreg accu cut and the rip cut jig. I find the method of attaching the saw to these to be truly awfull so I have the saws permanently with 5mm screws. I guess I don’t expect things to be 100% every time because they never are no matter who the manufacturer is. I got it around October last…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-04-30:2900167:Comment:9523122018-04-30T22:36:53.076ZEdward Weitsmanhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/EdwardWeitsman
<p>I got it around October last year. Overall, a good buy, but I am really bummed about the fact it is VERY far from being flat, and not adjustable.</p>
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<p>Did someone succeed to adjust the wings to actually be a flat 180 degrees, and no more than that?</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I got it around October last year. Overall, a good buy, but I am really bummed about the fact it is VERY far from being flat, and not adjustable.</p>
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<p>Did someone succeed to adjust the wings to actually be a flat 180 degrees, and no more than that?</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p> Hi Brad,
It was a 135 d…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-01-06:2900167:Comment:9368782018-01-06T09:12:41.061ZRoger Lewishttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RogerLewis116
<p>Hi Brad,</p>
<p> It was a 135 degree plain twist drill. Not as good as a counter-bore but it allowed the rivnuts to be flush.</p>
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<p>Roger </p>
<p>Hi Brad,</p>
<p> It was a 135 degree plain twist drill. Not as good as a counter-bore but it allowed the rivnuts to be flush.</p>
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<p>Roger </p> Rodger did you use a brad poi…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-01-05:2900167:Comment:9364772018-01-05T13:42:36.336ZBrad Martinhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/BradMartin
<p>Rodger did you use a brad point drill or just a normal one for the countersink?</p>
<p>Rodger did you use a brad point drill or just a normal one for the countersink?</p> Hi Steve,
I drilled the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-01-03:2900167:Comment:9360342018-01-03T07:58:35.764ZRoger Lewishttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RogerLewis116
<p>Hi Steve,</p>
<p> I drilled the plain holes out by a small amount, just enough to take the M4 rivnuts. I then used a 1/2” drill bit to slightly countersink the holes in the top surface of the table, so that the flange of the rivnuts would sit flush with the surface. Setting the rivnuts was done from above with a Kincrome Rivnut tool, which expanded the rivnut into the hole for an interference fit. When I fit the K4 or K5 jig to the table, I tighten using an Allen key by hand only.…</p>
<p>Hi Steve,</p>
<p> I drilled the plain holes out by a small amount, just enough to take the M4 rivnuts. I then used a 1/2” drill bit to slightly countersink the holes in the top surface of the table, so that the flange of the rivnuts would sit flush with the surface. Setting the rivnuts was done from above with a Kincrome Rivnut tool, which expanded the rivnut into the hole for an interference fit. When I fit the K4 or K5 jig to the table, I tighten using an Allen key by hand only. The jigs only need to be retained, they don’t need a lot of clamp load so there is no need to over-tighten the bolts in the rivnuts.</p>
<p> I hope this helps. I can take more photos if you wish. Cheers. </p>
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<p>Roger</p> Hi Riger
I have the Project…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-01-03:2900167:Comment:9358542018-01-03T01:43:18.688Zsteven wilkinsonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/stecvenwilkinson
<p>Hi Riger</p>
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<p>I have the Project Centre also. How did you put in the Rivnuts. Did you put the wider part (ie flange) underneath the table. Did you use a tool or just fit a screw and do it up tight thus pulling the rivet up into the hole in the table.<br></br> Steve</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Roger Lewis said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/kreg-kws1000-mobile-project-center-in-australia#2900167Comment924501"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Hi Brad,…</div>
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<p>Hi Riger</p>
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<p>I have the Project Centre also. How did you put in the Rivnuts. Did you put the wider part (ie flange) underneath the table. Did you use a tool or just fit a screw and do it up tight thus pulling the rivet up into the hole in the table.<br/> Steve</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/kreg-kws1000-mobile-project-center-in-australia#2900167Comment924501"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Hi Brad, I bought one through Carbatec and it arrived late last week. It looks like I was lucky but I look at their website whenever I don’t want to talk to my family (most nights). Overall I like the table, except for the fiddly attachment method for K5 and K4 jigs. So tonight I fitted M4 nutserts (rivnuts) and I just drop M4 x 30 Allen head bolts in - works much better. I’ll post a photo.<br/> The table is quite heavy, about 20 kg, so don’t expect to carry it long distances under your arm. I bought two extra track clamps for it. One regret: over the last year or so whenever I’ve bought Kreg fasteners in the plastic tubs I’ve thrown the tubs away. If I had kept them I could hang them from the recess around the perimeter of the table top. Bugger.</div>
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</blockquote> Thanks Roger, I have my Forem…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-10-31:2900167:Comment:9245062017-10-31T12:23:55.259ZBrad Martinhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/BradMartin
<p>Thanks Roger, I have my Foreman held down with HD screws into some 38mm melamine but I like the nutsert idea as I have the tool and there is a Bosch saw I am looking at on promo that looks like the mounting hole pattern is similar.</p>
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<p>I think I have 5 Kreg screw boxes from 3/4 to HD and Decking, just need to work out some shelves or drawers under the clamp, foreman and router tables.</p>
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<p>I bet I won't be lucky enough to have the 2x4 slots match the ones on my saw…</p>
<p>Thanks Roger, I have my Foreman held down with HD screws into some 38mm melamine but I like the nutsert idea as I have the tool and there is a Bosch saw I am looking at on promo that looks like the mounting hole pattern is similar.</p>
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<p>I think I have 5 Kreg screw boxes from 3/4 to HD and Decking, just need to work out some shelves or drawers under the clamp, foreman and router tables.</p>
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<p>I bet I won't be lucky enough to have the 2x4 slots match the ones on my saw horses.</p> Hi Brad, I bought one through…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-10-31:2900167:Comment:9245012017-10-31T11:17:22.593ZRoger Lewishttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RogerLewis116
Hi Brad, I bought one through Carbatec and it arrived late last week. It looks like I was lucky but I look at their website whenever I don’t want to talk to my family (most nights). Overall I like the table, except for the fiddly attachment method for K5 and K4 jigs. So tonight I fitted M4 nutserts (rivnuts) and I just drop M4 x 30 Allen head bolts in - works much better. I’ll post a photo.<br />
The table is quite heavy, about 20 kg, so don’t expect to carry it long distances under your arm. I…
Hi Brad, I bought one through Carbatec and it arrived late last week. It looks like I was lucky but I look at their website whenever I don’t want to talk to my family (most nights). Overall I like the table, except for the fiddly attachment method for K5 and K4 jigs. So tonight I fitted M4 nutserts (rivnuts) and I just drop M4 x 30 Allen head bolts in - works much better. I’ll post a photo.<br />
The table is quite heavy, about 20 kg, so don’t expect to carry it long distances under your arm. I bought two extra track clamps for it. One regret: over the last year or so whenever I’ve bought Kreg fasteners in the plastic tubs I’ve thrown the tubs away. If I had kept them I could hang them from the recess around the perimeter of the table top. Bugger. Hi Brad, I didn't get one in…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-10-30:2900167:Comment:9245912017-10-30T19:20:05.249ZLee Verrallhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/LeeVerrall
<p>Hi Brad, I didn't get one in time and now they are out of stock until December. I had to go back to work to pay for my Kreg toys but now don't have the time to do woodwork. It's the old catch 22. Still hoping for Amazon to open in Australia and sort out the retailers with "exclusive" rights to certain brands. I definitely will be getting 1 or two in the new year when I retire yet again. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Brad Martin said:…</cite></p>
<p>Hi Brad, I didn't get one in time and now they are out of stock until December. I had to go back to work to pay for my Kreg toys but now don't have the time to do woodwork. It's the old catch 22. Still hoping for Amazon to open in Australia and sort out the retailers with "exclusive" rights to certain brands. I definitely will be getting 1 or two in the new year when I retire yet again. <br/> <br/> <cite>Brad Martin said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/kreg-kws1000-mobile-project-center-in-australia?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A924687&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment924687"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Lee did you get one if so what do you think of it? Carbatec had them briefly but expect more stock in December.</p>
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