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Kreg screw vs biscuits
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OK, I am new to Kreg--got a kit for Christmas from my daughter. My usual practice in joining 1" boards, edge to edge, was using #20 biscuits and glue, which has been satisfactory so far. What is…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Denny de Baltz Jan 25, 2012.
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Al Theroux left a comment for Bob Dahlberg" Bob;
Thank you so much for the plans, I really appreciate it.
Al"
Al Theroux commented on Bob Dahlberg's albumPoker Table
"Looks great!! i would be very interested in aquiring plans for this or something similar. can you give me any help? This is the first poker table i've seen that i really like."
Denny de Baltz replied to Bob Dahlberg's discussion 'Kreg screw vs biscuits'"Bob, I'm glad my comment was of used to you! Good luck and post pictures of all your progress if you can find the time to do so!"
Richard Sands replied to Bob Dahlberg's discussion 'Kreg screw vs biscuits'"Colonel,
I am also new to the Kreg system. I have found good information in the Kreg K3 Manual. Kreg is revising it into a K4 Manual but I do not see that online yet. So, I suggest looking at the Kreg K3 Manual most of which…"
Bob Dahlberg replied to Bob Dahlberg's discussion 'Kreg screw vs biscuits'"Best response I received--you hit the nail on the head (is that a woodworker's cliche?) when you mentioned the most difficult task of clamping the octagonal surfaces of the table. Thank you. Bob
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Denny de Baltz replied to Bob Dahlberg's discussion 'Kreg screw vs biscuits'"If you're building the octagon style poker table I would go with the Kreg Jig, that way you don't have to be so creative with getting good solid clamping pressure at odd angles. You could probably build an octagon with in a half an hour of…"
Bob Dahlberg replied to Bob Dahlberg's discussion 'Kreg screw vs biscuits'"Thanks. I would like to look at the link. I am now in process of building 4 poker tables, somewhat modeled after the one I posted on this service. My poker buddies want them. Most difficult part is getting a tabletop, glued…"
Rick replied to Bob Dahlberg's discussion 'Kreg screw vs biscuits'"This is both good and bad. Biscuits align well up-and-down, and that is their strength. Biscuits also allow side-to-side movements which really helps to speed up assembly. At times I have used both biscuits and pocket holes,…"
Jens Jensen replied to Bob Dahlberg's discussion 'Kreg screw vs biscuits'"With biscuits there really is no wiggle room form alignment ,I no that for a factor."
Kerry Drake replied to Bob Dahlberg's discussion 'Kreg screw vs biscuits'"Well, you don't need to use clamps, so its faster. I think its easier than biscuts myself, but I have used both within the last 2 months."
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- At 11:24am on February 29, 2012, Al Theroux said…
Bob;
Thank you so much for the plans, I really appreciate it.
Al
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