Screws not tightening - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T14:13:52Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/screws-not-tightening?feed=yes&xn_auth=noYou might want to take a file…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-09-06:2900167:Comment:3479662011-09-06T20:55:04.969Zeugene knoblochhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/eugeneknobloch
<p>You might want to take a file and tone down the bite on the self tapping flange at the end -side of the screw, if the cutting flange is too wide it makes too large a hole for the threads of the screw to grip forcefully</p>
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<p>Gene Knobloch</p>
<p>You might want to take a file and tone down the bite on the self tapping flange at the end -side of the screw, if the cutting flange is too wide it makes too large a hole for the threads of the screw to grip forcefully</p>
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<p>Gene Knobloch</p> Use a drill with a clutch and…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-30:2900167:Comment:3404702011-08-30T13:52:37.933Zjim devincentishttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/jimdevincentis
Use a drill with a clutch and torque adjustments. Set the torque on low and clutch about 7-8 and test on scrap wood. You may have to adjust the clutch setting up or down.
Use a drill with a clutch and torque adjustments. Set the torque on low and clutch about 7-8 and test on scrap wood. You may have to adjust the clutch setting up or down. I had a similiar issue. I fo…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-30:2900167:Comment:3399352011-08-30T11:30:24.196ZAngela Peasehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/AngelaPease
I had a similiar issue. I found that I did not set up the drill bit correctly. On the jig I measured the depth from the drill bit tip vs where the drill bit began. I was not getting the proper depth in the pocket hole. It caused the screws to not enter the pieces of wood fully causing them to be a weak joint and also freely spin. Especially, when using pine.
I had a similiar issue. I found that I did not set up the drill bit correctly. On the jig I measured the depth from the drill bit tip vs where the drill bit began. I was not getting the proper depth in the pocket hole. It caused the screws to not enter the pieces of wood fully causing them to be a weak joint and also freely spin. Especially, when using pine. soft wet woodtag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-29:2900167:Comment:3396892011-08-29T22:09:30.160ZMartin Gutzmerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MartinGutzmer
soft wet wood
soft wet wood An Old Timers solution for st…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-28:2900167:Comment:3376302011-08-28T10:36:17.326ZD Shttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DS683
<p>An Old Timers solution for stripped holes in wood:</p>
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<p>Back the screw out and stick a <strong>wooden match stick, toothpick,</strong> or <strong>sliver of scrap wood</strong> into the hole, if you think it neccessary - add glue into the hole and then re-insert and re-tighten down the screw slowly and carefully as the others have suggested. Trim the matchstick/toothpick that extends beyond the screwhead.</p>
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<p>(I learned that from 'Howdy' Olson, a friend, who passed…</p>
<p>An Old Timers solution for stripped holes in wood:</p>
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<p>Back the screw out and stick a <strong>wooden match stick, toothpick,</strong> or <strong>sliver of scrap wood</strong> into the hole, if you think it neccessary - add glue into the hole and then re-insert and re-tighten down the screw slowly and carefully as the others have suggested. Trim the matchstick/toothpick that extends beyond the screwhead.</p>
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<p>(I learned that from 'Howdy' Olson, a friend, who passed more than a decade ago. Took a bullet above the knee while running up a beach in the Pacific "oh that's me" - but it only slowed him down. I recollect him each time I use his wooden match stick fix.)</p>
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<p>Another tip for driving screws where I am concerened about splitting - I coat the screw with wax/parafin beforehand.</p> I have experienced this as we…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-24:2900167:Comment:3332652011-08-24T07:39:20.836ZGlen Taylorhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/GlenTaylor
I have experienced this as well. I agree that using a drill/driver gives less "feel" for the torque and I would use a very low torque to drive the screw to begin with to avoid a lot of manual turning and then finish by hand. It depends a lot on the wood used. I find that even in some hardwood there are soft spots that give the same problem.
I have experienced this as well. I agree that using a drill/driver gives less "feel" for the torque and I would use a very low torque to drive the screw to begin with to avoid a lot of manual turning and then finish by hand. It depends a lot on the wood used. I find that even in some hardwood there are soft spots that give the same problem. Robert is right on!!!!!!Rober…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-23:2900167:Comment:3320732011-08-23T12:34:30.163ZVoyne Boggshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/VoyneBoggs833
Robert is right on!!!!!!<br></br><br></br><cite>Robert J Guidry Sr said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>I use a lot of pine. It has been my experience that as soft as some pine is, I eliminate the problem of stripping scerws by<br></br><br></br>1. Make sure all cuts are square.<br></br><br></br>2. Make sure joints are pulled tight and flush when clamped for screwing. Excess gap will cause the entrance of the screw to change and the exit of the screw will cause a dimple that affects a tight joint, which you compensate by…</div>
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Robert is right on!!!!!!<br/><br/><cite>Robert J Guidry Sr said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>I use a lot of pine. It has been my experience that as soft as some pine is, I eliminate the problem of stripping scerws by<br/><br/>1. Make sure all cuts are square.<br/><br/>2. Make sure joints are pulled tight and flush when clamped for screwing. Excess gap will cause the entrance of the screw to change and the exit of the screw will cause a dimple that affects a tight joint, which you compensate by pulling the joint tighter stripping the hole.<br/><br/>3. use slower speed when tightening screws, I actually use a cordless screw driver, not a drill/driver, I do not use the torque settings, but actually watch, listen and feel the screw going in and stop when tight.<br/><br/>Others will not agree with me, but this is my solution to my problem.</div>
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When y…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-23:2900167:Comment:3321762011-08-23T12:14:28.959ZJohn Walkerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnWalker
<p>Another tip to try is:</p>
<p>When you set the depth of the bit, set it to say 1/8" less, so there is that bit more 'meat' for the screw to bite into.</p>
<p>Another tip to try is:</p>
<p>When you set the depth of the bit, set it to say 1/8" less, so there is that bit more 'meat' for the screw to bite into.</p> Sounds like the bit is boring…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-23:2900167:Comment:3321732011-08-23T11:29:03.667ZJohn Spainhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSpain
Sounds like the bit is boring out more than it should be. Initially i would say call customer service and let them know, theyre pretty easy to deal with. I can give you a quick fix if youre in a pinch. You're going to think im crazy but this will probably hep. Buy yourself a box of toothpicks. Before you sink the screw put a toothpick in the the hole. This should give it something to grab to. That method depends largely on the project but it should work for most things. That also works…
Sounds like the bit is boring out more than it should be. Initially i would say call customer service and let them know, theyre pretty easy to deal with. I can give you a quick fix if youre in a pinch. You're going to think im crazy but this will probably hep. Buy yourself a box of toothpicks. Before you sink the screw put a toothpick in the the hole. This should give it something to grab to. That method depends largely on the project but it should work for most things. That also works for over drilled door hinge holes too. That works for me too with so…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-23:2900167:Comment:3317812011-08-23T06:08:15.313ZJohn Walkerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnWalker
<p>That works for me too with softwood, in normal driving operations. So far it hasn't happened with the Kreg. You could always insert a small piece of matchstick into the hole though, and use a dab of glue on that particular joint, just in case. I also have two drills for use with the Kreg. I use a 14 Volt model for drilling and a 12 Volt model for driving screws. Maybe that's why I never stripped a thread... Yet! :)</p>
<p><br></br>JW<br></br> <cite>Robert J Guidry Sr said:…</cite></p>
<p>That works for me too with softwood, in normal driving operations. So far it hasn't happened with the Kreg. You could always insert a small piece of matchstick into the hole though, and use a dab of glue on that particular joint, just in case. I also have two drills for use with the Kreg. I use a 14 Volt model for drilling and a 12 Volt model for driving screws. Maybe that's why I never stripped a thread... Yet! :)</p>
<p><br/>JW<br/> <cite>Robert J Guidry Sr said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/screws-not-tightening#2900167Comment40866"><div>I use a lot of pine. It has been my experience that as soft as some pine is, I eliminate the problem of stripping scerws by<br/> <br/> 1. Make sure all cuts are square.<br/>
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2. Make sure joints are pulled tight and flush when clamped for screwing. Excess gap will cause the entrance of the screw to change and the exit of the screw will cause a dimple that affects a tight joint, which you compensate by pulling the joint tighter stripping the hole.<br/>
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3. use slower speed when tightening screws, I actually use a cordless screw driver, not a drill/driver, I do not use the torque settings, but actually watch, listen and feel the screw going in and stop when tight.<br/>
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Others will not agree with me, but this is my solution to my problem.</div>
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