Araucoply Plywood from HD - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T19:48:18Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/araucoply-plywood-from-hd?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A905482&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIt's not just the big box sto…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-09:2900167:Comment:9054822017-08-09T05:48:29.108ZTrace Farthinghttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TraceFarthing
It's not just the big box stores. Even cabinet grade domestic sheets are narrow. I've purchased a new dado stack and new router bits specifically for plywood because, like you've observed, 1/4" is actually 3/16", 1/2" is 15/32" at most, etc.<br />
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Unless I'm milling solid wood panels, I rarely use a "true-to-size" dado stack or router bit anymore, especially for tongue and groove, and dados.<br />
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Since under sized sheet goods are now the standard, it makes sense for Kreg to offer a jig specific to…
It's not just the big box stores. Even cabinet grade domestic sheets are narrow. I've purchased a new dado stack and new router bits specifically for plywood because, like you've observed, 1/4" is actually 3/16", 1/2" is 15/32" at most, etc.<br />
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Unless I'm milling solid wood panels, I rarely use a "true-to-size" dado stack or router bit anymore, especially for tongue and groove, and dados.<br />
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Since under sized sheet goods are now the standard, it makes sense for Kreg to offer a jig specific to plywood. Or maybe a micro-adjustable jig.<br />
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Until then, like others, I'll continue to rely on a little guess work and experience and try to remember to set my bit depth a little shallow, or shim my jig, or some other trick, e a c h a n d e v e r y time I'm working with plywood. It's not exactly the best recipe for consistency and accuracy but what are we to do? (hint, hint) David,
A set of automotive fe…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-08:2900167:Comment:9053822017-08-08T15:58:10.884ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>David,</p>
<p>A set of automotive feeler gauges, are handy in my tool box, for many tasks that require fine tuning.</p>
<p>These gauges are available in short and long leafs, as well as those that have a bent end.</p>
<p>The bent ones come in very handy when working in limited access areas.</p>
<p>The leafs can be used individually or in multiples, to achive the desired thickness.</p>
<p>I use all types, in one form or another.</p>
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<p>Shim stock is also very useful as spacers, to…</p>
<p>David,</p>
<p>A set of automotive feeler gauges, are handy in my tool box, for many tasks that require fine tuning.</p>
<p>These gauges are available in short and long leafs, as well as those that have a bent end.</p>
<p>The bent ones come in very handy when working in limited access areas.</p>
<p>The leafs can be used individually or in multiples, to achive the desired thickness.</p>
<p>I use all types, in one form or another.</p>
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<p>Shim stock is also very useful as spacers, to have on hand, to use as setup gauges.</p>
<p>Brass shim stock is readily available at Hobby Craft stores.</p>
<p>I purchase them in 12" lengths, and cut them shorter to facilitate my needs, for a specific function.</p>
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<p>Washers are suitable; however, the thickness varies from one source or another.</p>
<p>I check these with calipers.</p>
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<p>For the desired shims I keep on-hand, I engrave the thickness on the object itself, </p>
<p>so as to be readily identifiable.</p>
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<p>The markings on the metal can be achieved using an engraving tool.</p>
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<p><cite>David Pettinger said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/araucoply-plywood-from-hd?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A905327&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment905327"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks Ken, I am using a piece of spring steel 1/16' thick under the drill bit height block on the K5. Moves the collar closer to the tip. Works like a charm. </p>
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</blockquote> David,
FYI---most plywoods av…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-08:2900167:Comment:9055612017-08-08T15:40:21.678ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>David,</p>
<p>FYI---most plywoods available from Home Centers, are the same thickness.</p>
<p>1/4", 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4" is the nominal thickness.</p>
<p>The "actual" thickness may vary.</p>
<p>I generally carry my dial calipers with me when selecting the desired material.</p>
<p>Sometimes, I've had to sort thru a few from the same batch, to find what I'm looking for to build a specific project.</p>
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<p>There are router bits on the market, that have a cutting diameter, for the thinner…</p>
<p>David,</p>
<p>FYI---most plywoods available from Home Centers, are the same thickness.</p>
<p>1/4", 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4" is the nominal thickness.</p>
<p>The "actual" thickness may vary.</p>
<p>I generally carry my dial calipers with me when selecting the desired material.</p>
<p>Sometimes, I've had to sort thru a few from the same batch, to find what I'm looking for to build a specific project.</p>
<p></p>
<p>There are router bits on the market, that have a cutting diameter, for the thinner plywoods.</p>
<p>These router bits are intended for making dados, to accomodate the thinner plywoods.</p>
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<p></p> Thanks Ken, I am using a piec…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-08:2900167:Comment:9053272017-08-08T12:11:01.471ZDavid Pettingerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DavidPettinger434
<p>Thanks Ken, I am using a piece of spring steel 1/16' thick under the drill bit height block on the K5. Moves the collar closer to the tip. Works like a charm. </p>
<p>Thanks Ken, I am using a piece of spring steel 1/16' thick under the drill bit height block on the K5. Moves the collar closer to the tip. Works like a charm. </p> David,
Position the stop coll…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-08-08:2900167:Comment:9054642017-08-08T03:48:52.994ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>David,</p>
<p>Position the stop collar 1/16" closer to the drill bit tip, which will result in the hole not being drilled as deep, as as it would be when at the 3/4" setting.</p>
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<p>I recommend making sample test pieces, of the same material thickness, as the final product.</p>
<p>Assemble and double check that the screw point has not protrude thru the mating work-piece.</p>
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<p>Works for me.</p>
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<p>After doing a few, you'll get the hang of…</p>
<p>David,</p>
<p>Position the stop collar 1/16" closer to the drill bit tip, which will result in the hole not being drilled as deep, as as it would be when at the 3/4" setting.</p>
<p></p>
<p>I recommend making sample test pieces, of the same material thickness, as the final product.</p>
<p>Assemble and double check that the screw point has not protrude thru the mating work-piece.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Works for me.</p>
<p></p>
<p>After doing a few, you'll get the hang of it.</p>
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