Are narrow cabinets possible using the Kreg Jig? - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T04:40:07Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/are-narrow-cabinets-possible?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A265272&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMayo,
Had the same problem…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-29:2900167:Comment:2665922011-06-29T13:41:57.992ZDavid Sechresthttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DavidSechrest
<p>Mayo,</p>
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<p>Had the same problem while<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935451107?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935451107?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a> building a work bench/cabinet...used the ratchet/bit solution for the back holes and for the front I purchased a Ryobi Flexible Shaft Bit Holder from Home Depot for 12 bucks...</p>
<p>Mayo,</p>
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<p>Had the same problem while<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935451107?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935451107?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a> building a work bench/cabinet...used the ratchet/bit solution for the back holes and for the front I purchased a Ryobi Flexible Shaft Bit Holder from Home Depot for 12 bucks...</p> Robert, That is a pretty nice…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-27:2900167:Comment:2652722011-06-27T14:53:56.977ZJay Boutwellhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JayBoutwell
Robert, That is a pretty nice looking stool. With the wide base it would be hard to fall off the stool or at least tip the stool over. I like your joints, look very tight and consistant. In putting in the screws it can be done showing that if there is a need and a will to do the task there is a way to accomplish it. Well done.<br></br><br></br><cite>Robert Brennan said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>Hello Mayo,</p>
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<p>Hope you have some fun making your cabinet, I see all the advice regarding…</p>
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Robert, That is a pretty nice looking stool. With the wide base it would be hard to fall off the stool or at least tip the stool over. I like your joints, look very tight and consistant. In putting in the screws it can be done showing that if there is a need and a will to do the task there is a way to accomplish it. Well done.<br/><br/><cite>Robert Brennan said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>Hello Mayo,</p>
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<p>Hope you have some fun making your cabinet, I see all the advice regarding small spaces has been covered.</p>
<p>I made a mushroom stool using a ratchet tool as it was only about 100mm or 4" for the Non metric world.</p>
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Hope you have s…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-27:2900167:Comment:2652642011-06-27T10:51:37.881ZRobert Brennanhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/roberBrennan
<p>Hello Mayo,</p>
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<p>Hope you have some fun making your cabinet, I see all the advice regarding small spaces has been covered.</p>
<p>I made a mushroom stool using a ratchet tool as it was only about 100mm or 4" for the Non metric world.</p>
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<p>Hello Mayo,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hope you have some fun making your cabinet, I see all the advice regarding small spaces has been covered.</p>
<p>I made a mushroom stool using a ratchet tool as it was only about 100mm or 4" for the Non metric world.</p>
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<p> </p> I'm doing a project now for a…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-26:2900167:Comment:2640622011-06-26T00:11:57.185ZDennis "Dewy" Opfermannhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DennisDewyOpfermann
<p>I'm doing a project now for a friend. I will work for (good) food.</p>
<p>we're doing stuff in 1/2 ply with some tight spaces. The outside will be covered with 1/8" luan (sp). just a some glue & a few brad nails. It covers the pocket holes where we can't fit the anything short of the ratchet solution.</p>
<p>it will have a face frame & it's paint grade work.</p>
<p>I'm doing a project now for a friend. I will work for (good) food.</p>
<p>we're doing stuff in 1/2 ply with some tight spaces. The outside will be covered with 1/8" luan (sp). just a some glue & a few brad nails. It covers the pocket holes where we can't fit the anything short of the ratchet solution.</p>
<p>it will have a face frame & it's paint grade work.</p> You can always put the holes…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-24:2900167:Comment:2627192011-06-24T19:39:01.558ZPeter Greenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/PeterGreen
You can always put the holes on the outside then use a different colour plug as contrast. The other ideas are much better than mine but I love to explore every angle.
You can always put the holes on the outside then use a different colour plug as contrast. The other ideas are much better than mine but I love to explore every angle. Thank you all for your advice…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-24:2900167:Comment:2629802011-06-24T17:52:16.908ZMayo Pardohttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MayoPardo
<p>Thank you all for your advice and comments.</p>
<p>I'm off to get a couple short square drive bits to use with my existing ratchets!</p>
<p>I'll try to remember to snap some photos of assembly in progress but it probably won't be until next week that I post them. I still have the backs and the top piece, the base molding and the crown to cut and paint.</p>
<p>Thank you all for your advice and comments.</p>
<p>I'm off to get a couple short square drive bits to use with my existing ratchets!</p>
<p>I'll try to remember to snap some photos of assembly in progress but it probably won't be until next week that I post them. I still have the backs and the top piece, the base molding and the crown to cut and paint.</p> Hi Mayo, as an answer to the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-24:2900167:Comment:2631652011-06-24T16:59:52.244ZJay Boutwellhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JayBoutwell
<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935450707?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" height="374" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935450707?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="360"></img></a> Hi Mayo, as an answer to the problem with not having enough room to use screw gun to drive the screws in one side. I often have the same problem and my solution is that since the kreg screws are self tapping and are pretty agressive I use a short square drive bit and a 1/4 inch drive ratchet and a 1/4" socket. Never had a problem in driving them even in oak and hickory. In…
<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935450707?profile=original"><img width="360" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935450707?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="374" class="align-full"/></a>Hi Mayo, as an answer to the problem with not having enough room to use screw gun to drive the screws in one side. I often have the same problem and my solution is that since the kreg screws are self tapping and are pretty agressive I use a short square drive bit and a 1/4 inch drive ratchet and a 1/4" socket. Never had a problem in driving them even in oak and hickory. In the photos I am showing a craftsman ratchet with a socket and a short driver bit and with the screw in the drilled hole it is about 4 1/2 inches. The other two drivers are snap-on and a special driver I bought at a wood working supply for a few dollars for a set, These all give you about the same amount of working space and fit well within the amount you have. To further aid the two short driver bits are ones I magnatized.<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935451052?profile=original"><img width="358" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935451052?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="436" class="align-full"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935453799?profile=original"><img width="365" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935453799?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="408" class="align-full"/></a> Mayo,
After a few projects wi…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-24:2900167:Comment:2627072011-06-24T13:33:13.296ZMike McGuirehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MikeMcGuire
<p>Mayo,</p>
<p>After a few projects with the same problem you are experiencing, I bought a right angle drill/driver. It solves the problem in most tight spaces. I also once used a ratchet with a screw driver attachment in a space that was about 5". It was time consuming but it worked.</p>
<p>Mayo,</p>
<p>After a few projects with the same problem you are experiencing, I bought a right angle drill/driver. It solves the problem in most tight spaces. I also once used a ratchet with a screw driver attachment in a space that was about 5". It was time consuming but it worked.</p> thank you for posting this, i…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-24:2900167:Comment:2625822011-06-24T10:34:52.526Zangie brashearshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/angiebrashears
thank you for posting this, i'm doing a similar project and drawing it around a windowseat...just realized the same thing
thank you for posting this, i'm doing a similar project and drawing it around a windowseat...just realized the same thing WoW Mayo, love your idea and…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-24:2900167:Comment:2626962011-06-24T10:10:10.467ZMike Robsonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MikeRobson
<p>WoW Mayo, love your idea and the design !! When I built my entertainment unit I used a dato set and face frame so you don't see it. If you don't use a face frame you may have to screw it together with an old school stubby screw driver. Im sure you could buy a right angle drill attachment to fit your chuck but some of them are Mickeymouse at times, or too expensive.</p>
<p>Make sure you take the time to make spacer blocks before assembly so everything is spaced exact. And please share…</p>
<p>WoW Mayo, love your idea and the design !! When I built my entertainment unit I used a dato set and face frame so you don't see it. If you don't use a face frame you may have to screw it together with an old school stubby screw driver. Im sure you could buy a right angle drill attachment to fit your chuck but some of them are Mickeymouse at times, or too expensive.</p>
<p>Make sure you take the time to make spacer blocks before assembly so everything is spaced exact. And please share pictures !</p>
<p>Mike</p>