Can Kreg handle 2X4 and 2X2?

[GARY GERONIMO]

I'm a newbie in woodworking. Mostly a DIY guy who is now looking to build a table for my Primo Grill using the plans in this site: http://www.primogrillforum.com/images/Kens_Primo_XL_Table_Plans.pdf

I'm hoping to buy a Kreg Master to use for this project and subsequent projects. But first I want to make sure if Kreg can be used for this project -- My question is, as most of the wood for the above table plan call for joining 2X4 and 2X2, is there a way Kreg can handle these thickness? I read somewhere that the maximum thickness Kreg can be used for is 1.5". I hope someone in this forum can please help me with my question.

Sorry if this question has been posted before but I did search the forums here but couldn't find an answer.

Gary

[Hugh Clare]

Gary,

The standard dimensions of a "2X4" is 1 1/2 X 3 1/2. "2X4" is the rough dimension taken from the log. Drying and subsequent planing take it to the smaller dimension. 

Yes, the Kreg Jig will handle 2X stock.

[GARY GERONIMO]

Doug,

It's a primogrill that I'm putting in there. Okay, I'll research on a good Boston Butt recipe and see if I can come up with anything good to eat. Thanks for the response.

Gary

Douglas Harwood said:

Gary,

Welcome and good luck with your project.  You'll find the Kreg system is ideal for the PDF you listed.  The

instructions will be pretty self explanatory.  I would suggest you use the blue coated(outdoor)screws for

your project and in a coarse thread.  Amazon has great deals on larger volume of screws if you really get the

bug, and believe me, you will.

Your not planning on putting a "big green egg" in that table are you?  If so you have to invite the whole

Kreg community over for some smoked "Boston Butt" and cold ones.

Have a good one,

Doug

[GARY GERONIMO]

Hugh,

Thank you very much -- it's exactly the response I was looking for. YES!!! Now I'm a happy camper. :-)

I'm so excited to buy my new toy -- a new Kreg Master -- and equally excited to start my table project.

Gary

Hugh Clare said:

Gary,

The standard dimensions of a "2X4" is 1 1/2 X 3 1/2. "2X4" is the rough dimension taken from the log. Drying and subsequent planing take it to the smaller dimension. 

Yes, the Kreg Jig will handle 2X stock.

[Jens Jensen]

How hot will that kettle get. I dont think I would surround it with wood or you might have all kinds of burnt butt

[GARY GERONIMO]

It's a PrimoGrill, which is made out of thick ceramic -- it will hardly get too hot on the outside. Hundreds of PG owners have used and built their tables for their griller using the same plan so I think it should be safe enough, and more than good enough to handle a delicious and succulent Boston Butt ... and hopefully my butt don't get burnt in the process :-)

Jens Jensen said:

How hot will that kettle get. I dont think I would surround it with wood or you might have all kinds of burnt butt