Driver Bit Issue - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T09:29:46Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/driver-bit-issue?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A892911&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMe too!tag:kregjig.ning.com,2019-06-13:2900167:Comment:9862562019-06-13T16:44:50.890ZE M Hamptonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/EMHampton
<p>Me too!</p>
<p>Me too!</p> I would LOVE to have Star hea…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-10-07:2900167:Comment:9706012018-10-07T15:00:43.872ZLuis Torcidahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/LuisTorcida
<p>I would LOVE to have Star heads screws instead. Not a big fan of square bit...</p>
<p>I would LOVE to have Star heads screws instead. Not a big fan of square bit...</p> Sorry for the delay in respon…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-06-29:2900167:Comment:9596992018-06-29T05:30:24.329ZTim Gracehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TimGrace26
<p>Sorry for the delay in response. The ones I picked up at Rockler were in the store and aren't shown on-line.</p>
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<p>Sorry for the delay in response. The ones I picked up at Rockler were in the store and aren't shown on-line.</p>
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I too am a newcom…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-06-19:2900167:Comment:9593922018-06-19T00:17:33.377ZJamil Samimihttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JamilSamimi
<p>EM, aloha~</p>
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<p>I too am a newcomer to the system and I'm finding the same problem. I am using a drill (not impact) with the clutch set low and, despite really pressing to get the tip into the screw (and feeling it lock in), I still get some spin-outs and eventually stripping of the tip. I was able to extend the life of one tip by carefully grinding the very end off, but only once....it seems that the square profile tapers out as it goes up so unless I can also file/grind the…</p>
<p>EM, aloha~</p>
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<p>I too am a newcomer to the system and I'm finding the same problem. I am using a drill (not impact) with the clutch set low and, despite really pressing to get the tip into the screw (and feeling it lock in), I still get some spin-outs and eventually stripping of the tip. I was able to extend the life of one tip by carefully grinding the very end off, but only once....it seems that the square profile tapers out as it goes up so unless I can also file/grind the square slightly, I'm having to get new/spare tips.</p>
<p>Part of the problem may be that I've been working with 2.5" screws, deep in the pocket and going into teak...</p>
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<p>I did find, as Glen S. below says, turning the drill upside down seems to provide more control.</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge and experience!</p> The screw wax made driving th…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-06-20:2900167:Comment:8935682017-06-20T08:41:52.317ZGlen Shttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/GlenS
<p>The screw wax made driving the screws a whole lot easier!</p>
<p>The screw wax made driving the screws a whole lot easier!</p> You're Welcome. I hope that t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-06-14:2900167:Comment:8929942017-06-14T17:33:56.196ZGlen Shttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/GlenS
<p>You're Welcome. I hope that trick works for you. I also bought some screw wax that I'm going to try on a Tiger Maple face frame.</p>
<p>You're Welcome. I hope that trick works for you. I also bought some screw wax that I'm going to try on a Tiger Maple face frame.</p> Thanks, Glen. Will pick some…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-06-14:2900167:Comment:8929112017-06-14T15:45:17.296ZE M Hamptonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/EMHampton
<p>Thanks, Glen. Will pick some up and try them. Thanks for the drill position tip. Will try it next time I am using the jig. </p>
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<p><br></br> <cite>Glen S said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/driver-bit-issue?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A892086#2900167Comment892594"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Mine stripped quickly too. I bought Hitachi bits from Menards & never looked back.</p>
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<p>Thanks, Glen. Will pick some up and try them. Thanks for the drill position tip. Will try it next time I am using the jig. </p>
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<p><br/> <cite>Glen S said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/driver-bit-issue?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A892086#2900167Comment892594"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Mine stripped quickly too. I bought Hitachi bits from Menards & never looked back.</p>
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<p>Also rather than holding the drill like you normally would with the handle to the left or right. Turn the drill upside down,, cord or battery straight up. Just doing that helped me a lot.</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks, KregCS. I do try to l…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-06-14:2900167:Comment:8931732017-06-14T15:42:40.807ZE M Hamptonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/EMHampton
<p>Thanks, KregCS. I do try to let the screw do the work. Since you can't see the screw head and you driving at an angle, it is a bit more of a challenge to align properly. Will try harder, but will also get hardened tips. I am sure I'll improve over time. </p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>KregCS said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/driver-bit-issue?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A892086#2900167Comment892462"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Mr.…</p>
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<p>Thanks, KregCS. I do try to let the screw do the work. Since you can't see the screw head and you driving at an angle, it is a bit more of a challenge to align properly. Will try harder, but will also get hardened tips. I am sure I'll improve over time. </p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>KregCS said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/driver-bit-issue?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A892086#2900167Comment892462"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Mr. Hampton, </p>
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<p>When driving in your screws you will want to make sure that the driver is fully engaged with the screw head. Due to the angle the screw is being driven in at, if this is not fully engaged it will greatly increase your chance of stripping out. We do not recommend using an impact driver when putting in your screws as this makes it easy to over drive the screws and increase your chance of stripping out as well. While driving your screw you will want to make sure you are going at a consistent speed allowing the screw to do its work. </p>
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<p>The HD driver you are referring to on the Rockler page you found would not be the correct driver. This is for our HD jig and is actually a #3 driver instead of the normal #2. It would be too large to fit into the head of our normal screws. If you have any other questions please let us know. </p>
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</blockquote> Mine stripped quickly too. I…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-06-07:2900167:Comment:8925942017-06-07T20:08:51.674ZGlen Shttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/GlenS
<p>Mine stripped quickly too. I bought Hitachi bits from Menards & never looked back.</p>
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<p>Also rather than holding the drill like you normally would with the handle to the left or right. Turn the drill upside down,, cord or battery straight up. Just doing that helped me a lot.</p>
<p>Mine stripped quickly too. I bought Hitachi bits from Menards & never looked back.</p>
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<p>Also rather than holding the drill like you normally would with the handle to the left or right. Turn the drill upside down,, cord or battery straight up. Just doing that helped me a lot.</p> Mr. Hampton,
When driving i…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-06-06:2900167:Comment:8924622017-06-06T21:59:43.367ZKregCShttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KregCS
<p>Mr. Hampton, </p>
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<p>When driving in your screws you will want to make sure that the driver is fully engaged with the screw head. Due to the angle the screw is being driven in at, if this is not fully engaged it will greatly increase your chance of stripping out. We do not recommend using an impact driver when putting in your screws as this makes it easy to over drive the screws and increase your chance of stripping out as well. While driving your screw you will want to make sure…</p>
<p>Mr. Hampton, </p>
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<p>When driving in your screws you will want to make sure that the driver is fully engaged with the screw head. Due to the angle the screw is being driven in at, if this is not fully engaged it will greatly increase your chance of stripping out. We do not recommend using an impact driver when putting in your screws as this makes it easy to over drive the screws and increase your chance of stripping out as well. While driving your screw you will want to make sure you are going at a consistent speed allowing the screw to do its work. </p>
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<p>The HD driver you are referring to on the Rockler page you found would not be the correct driver. This is for our HD jig and is actually a #3 driver instead of the normal #2. It would be too large to fit into the head of our normal screws. If you have any other questions please let us know. </p>