Drill recommendation for hd jig - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T07:55:57Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/drill-recommendation-for-hd-jig?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A829534&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFor the HD Kreg Jig, you have…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2016-06-26:2900167:Comment:8310302016-06-26T06:05:37.942ZDan Rudehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DanRude
<p>For the HD Kreg Jig, you have to remember it is a 1/2" bit. I discovered Corded was the way to go. I liked the T-Handled C-Man drill, but it was a bit under powered. So I picked up a <span class="a-size-large" id="productTitle">DEWALT DWD115K 8 Amp 3/8-Inch VSR Mid-Handle Grip Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck. Do not care for the Keyless chuck but I will change it out to either a Hex bit or Keyed chuck. I have used my Milwaukee Hammer drill cordless, but the bit tip broke. Kreg replaced it…</span></p>
<p>For the HD Kreg Jig, you have to remember it is a 1/2" bit. I discovered Corded was the way to go. I liked the T-Handled C-Man drill, but it was a bit under powered. So I picked up a <span id="productTitle" class="a-size-large">DEWALT DWD115K 8 Amp 3/8-Inch VSR Mid-Handle Grip Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck. Do not care for the Keyless chuck but I will change it out to either a Hex bit or Keyed chuck. I have used my Milwaukee Hammer drill cordless, but the bit tip broke. Kreg replaced it and suggested the corded drill for the higher RPM. Dan</span></p> I think some people may be un…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2016-06-22:2900167:Comment:8306812016-06-22T12:56:11.963Zmichael evanshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/michaelevans
<p>I think some people may be under a misconception, you do not require a really powerful drill to make pocket holes. A good 1.5ah battery in a reasonable quality drill is all you need . I have drilled 80 pocket holes with a single fully charged battery. Regards fixing pocket hole screws into pockets a good clamp and your drill on low torque setting is all you need. Why do we seem obsessed with everything being super powerful ,when most of the time it is not necessary. </p>
<p>I think some people may be under a misconception, you do not require a really powerful drill to make pocket holes. A good 1.5ah battery in a reasonable quality drill is all you need . I have drilled 80 pocket holes with a single fully charged battery. Regards fixing pocket hole screws into pockets a good clamp and your drill on low torque setting is all you need. Why do we seem obsessed with everything being super powerful ,when most of the time it is not necessary. </p> Didn't realise you were in th…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2016-06-21:2900167:Comment:8301142016-06-21T15:16:34.788ZRichard M Taylorhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RichardMTaylor
<p>Didn't realise you were in the UK, I sell them in Kent ;-)<br/> <br/> <cite>Charlie Roberton said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/drill-recommendation-for-hd-jig#2900167Comment829702"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Thank you. I'm in the UK but will have a look for any Father's Day deals this weekend. Good tip on the screws thanks.</div>
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<p>Didn't realise you were in the UK, I sell them in Kent ;-)<br/> <br/> <cite>Charlie Roberton said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/drill-recommendation-for-hd-jig#2900167Comment829702"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Thank you. I'm in the UK but will have a look for any Father's Day deals this weekend. Good tip on the screws thanks.</div>
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</blockquote> Hey, you should see if you ca…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2016-06-21:2900167:Comment:8299432016-06-21T15:15:38.319ZRichard M Taylorhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RichardMTaylor
<p>Hey, you should see if you can get your hands on the Fein ASCM 4x speed drill for all situations.</p>
<p>It comes with 2 x 18v 5.2ah batteries, but they are light and they really drive home any screw.</p>
<p>We have used them for drilling straight into oak a m10x600mm screw! Brilliant piece of kit if you can find a FEIN dealer near you. See this for a little teaser. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6IcmXPBwkc" target="_blank">Fein ASCM 18QX</a></p>
<p>Hey, you should see if you can get your hands on the Fein ASCM 4x speed drill for all situations.</p>
<p>It comes with 2 x 18v 5.2ah batteries, but they are light and they really drive home any screw.</p>
<p>We have used them for drilling straight into oak a m10x600mm screw! Brilliant piece of kit if you can find a FEIN dealer near you. See this for a little teaser. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6IcmXPBwkc" target="_blank">Fein ASCM 18QX</a></p> Glad to help Charlie , if you…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2016-06-19:2900167:Comment:8298612016-06-19T08:43:08.073Zmichael evanshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/michaelevans
<p>Glad to help Charlie , if you find it to powerful for some applications turn the clutch down a notch or two go steady. </p>
<p>Glad to help Charlie , if you find it to powerful for some applications turn the clutch down a notch or two go steady. </p> Thanks again everyone. Michae…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2016-06-18:2900167:Comment:8296442016-06-18T16:03:21.965ZCharlie Robertonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/CharlieRoberton
Thanks again everyone. Michael just got back from screw fix with the Bosch. Have just tried it out and drilled more hd holes in three minutes than I could in half a day with my old drill. Thanks again
Thanks again everyone. Michael just got back from screw fix with the Bosch. Have just tried it out and drilled more hd holes in three minutes than I could in half a day with my old drill. Thanks again Hi Charlie ,i am in the U.K.…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2016-06-18:2900167:Comment:8295512016-06-18T12:51:54.073Zmichael evanshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/michaelevans
<p>Hi Charlie ,i am in the U.K. screw fix doing a deal on a Bosch battery drill gsb 18 2 li with 4.0 ah battery £99.99 more than enough power . I use Hitachi battery drills again from screw fix model dv 18 dgl/jc comes with two 1.5 ah batteries never found these batteries to lack power for all my woodworking tasks ,and i have had these drills 5 years now . I HAVE A Makita impact drill also and i find it to fierce for alot of woodworking applications ,hope this helps .</p>
<p>Hi Charlie ,i am in the U.K. screw fix doing a deal on a Bosch battery drill gsb 18 2 li with 4.0 ah battery £99.99 more than enough power . I use Hitachi battery drills again from screw fix model dv 18 dgl/jc comes with two 1.5 ah batteries never found these batteries to lack power for all my woodworking tasks ,and i have had these drills 5 years now . I HAVE A Makita impact drill also and i find it to fierce for alot of woodworking applications ,hope this helps .</p> Thank you. I'm in the UK but…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2016-06-16:2900167:Comment:8297022016-06-16T18:31:54.587ZCharlie Robertonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/CharlieRoberton
Thank you. I'm in the UK but will have a look for any Father's Day deals this weekend. Good tip on the screws thanks.
Thank you. I'm in the UK but will have a look for any Father's Day deals this weekend. Good tip on the screws thanks. I like the M18 Fuel drills. T…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2016-06-16:2900167:Comment:8295342016-06-16T18:25:47.222ZJames P. Cottinghamhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JamesPCottingham
<p>I like the M18 Fuel drills. These are brushless drills that deliver a lot of power. The Li-On batteries last a long time, too. I got the set with the drill and driver. I use the drill to drill the holes and the driver to put the screws in.</p>
<p>My local Home Depot has them on sale this week for Father's Day. I suspect Lowes may, too. They are expensive but I think they are worth it.</p>
<p>My only problem was going from the Black and Decker, which I like, to the more powerful drill, I have…</p>
<p>I like the M18 Fuel drills. These are brushless drills that deliver a lot of power. The Li-On batteries last a long time, too. I got the set with the drill and driver. I use the drill to drill the holes and the driver to put the screws in.</p>
<p>My local Home Depot has them on sale this week for Father's Day. I suspect Lowes may, too. They are expensive but I think they are worth it.</p>
<p>My only problem was going from the Black and Decker, which I like, to the more powerful drill, I have to be very careful not to drive the screws in too fast and strip the holes out.</p>
<p></p> Thanks guys, I was looking at…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2016-06-16:2900167:Comment:8296152016-06-16T18:12:43.525ZCharlie Robertonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/CharlieRoberton
Thanks guys, I was looking at the Milwaukee drills and have been struggling with my 14v black and decker today. I assume the Milwaukee drills you have are 18v? Which models do you use as I would prefer not to spend too much on a drill as I have other larger tools that I would like to get and can't blow my budget on a drill.<br />
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Thanks
Thanks guys, I was looking at the Milwaukee drills and have been struggling with my 14v black and decker today. I assume the Milwaukee drills you have are 18v? Which models do you use as I would prefer not to spend too much on a drill as I have other larger tools that I would like to get and can't blow my budget on a drill.<br />
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Thanks