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What setup do I need to attach 2x material to 5/4 material?

Most of the guides I've seen for determining the setup for your Kreg jig show equal material. I am building a kids picnic table and want to…

Started by Angie Overton

3 Jun 15, 2016
Reply by Angie Overton

Pocket Hole Jig settings for metric lumber

Hi. I've actually owned my pocket hole jig for quite some time, but it has had such little use a long time ago that I'm virtually starting…

Started by Anony Mouse

2 Jun 5, 2016
Reply by Ken Kortch

Problem with K5 jig

I recently purchased the new K5 jig and read the directions about its proper use. When I attempted to raise the handle and hear the two cli…

Started by Lee Warras

4 May 22, 2016
Reply by Glen S

Screws coming through

I'm building a kitchen table with bread board ends. I built it out of 2x8's cut down to 7" wide and am putting 2x4's underneath as a "stiff…

Started by Tim Thomasson

2 May 2, 2016
Reply by KregCS

Screw size for 3/4 inch Setting

A lot of plans I have found say that you shoudl use 1.25 inch Kreg screws for holes drilled at the 3/4 inch setting.  I find that these don…

Started by Andy Harris

7 Apr 21, 2016
Reply by Robert A Edwards

Edge Joining narrow (8.5cm or 3.25") boards with a Kreg R3

Hi there, I'd like to edge join three 1" thick boards that are 8.5cm / 3.25" wide. Initially, when I tried to do this, I realised that the…

Started by Gordon Nicol

5 Apr 3, 2016
Reply by james wilhelm

problem with kreg jig

I drilled holes into a piece of 1x3 wood. I had the drill setting right, 1/2,  but had the Kreg jig set too deep, 1 1\2. so I reset the ji…

Started by Mary Murray

16 Mar 24, 2016
Reply by Jay Boutwell

Kreg Mini drilling problem

I recently bought a Kreg Mini Pocket hole. The instructions and videos look pretty straight forward like setting the collar, correct placem…

Started by Beverly

3 Mar 12, 2016
Reply by Troy

Screws keep going through and poking out (frustrated)

I've been trying to set up some butt joints using 23/32 plywood and am very frustrated. I THINK I am following the directions precisely bu…

Started by Richard Sessums

13 Feb 15, 2016
Reply by Pete F

Melamine

I have been told that using melamine for cabinets would be a good choice regarding cost and ease of use - my big question is whether Kreg…

Started by Al

2 Feb 1, 2016
Reply by KregRep

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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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