New Members: Please Introduce Yourself!

[KregRep]

Welcome to the Kreg Owners' Community!
 
This thread is the best place to introduce yourself and let other Community members get to know you. Please include your name, where you're from, your experience building with wood, why you joined this Community, and any other interesting facts about yourself. Also, feel free to share links to your blog, personal website, etc.

Once you've introduced yourself, be sure to check out Helpful Tips for New Members.

We hope that you find great use and enjoyment from the Kreg Owners' Community!

-KregRep

[Michael Whaley]

I'm Mike, live south of Peculiar, MO, on the south edge of the Kansas City metro. I am a retired railroad machinist and locomotive reliability center manager. I like to make, rather than buy, things. I like the Kreg tools.

I also fish. A lot.

[Ray Clark]

Hello, my name is Ray and I live in Ontario, Canada.  I have only been into DIY for the last year or so, when I had to take on a few jobs around the house, and i found that I quite enjoy it!!  I recently purchased a Kreg 4 Master Jig and  Hidden Hinge Jig and they have been very good for me to use in a couple of projects I have done.  I thought I would join the Kreg's Community and try and learn how to do things properly as I move forward.  So thanks in advance and I look forward to being a part of the Community. 

[JDMacias]

Hello, my name is JD Macias.  I live in Austin, TX.  I like doing woodworking and getting back into the groove of it. I asked a question and hope someone will be able to answer it.  I'd like to use the Kreg jig tool as much as possible because I like the way the projects come out well done and sturdy.  I have two separate pieces of 3/4" plywood that I need to butt together and connect with a 1x4" board on the middle of that butt seam.  Is there a way to use the Kreg tool to do this?  Everything I've seen is mostly at a 90 degree angle.  Mine's not.  Thanks.

[Jason W]

Hi my name is Jason I live in northern IL.

My wood working skills are low this was my 1st try at it and it was a blast.

I all ready have a bunch a projects lined up. mini wine bar, kitchen table.

All my ideas I have plans I found nothing of my own yet.

[Ray]

Hi. My name is Ray. After moving this summer I have a whole new list of honey dos at our new home. I need to start with organizing the garage. Going from a 3 car to a barely 2 car is proving to be quite the challenge. Also have some fence work and new doors for a shed. Should keep me busy for a bit ;)

[Roy Coulman]

Hello, JD. Many of the projects posted by the members show the kind of joinery I think you're asking about. One in particular is called 2x4 End Table posted by Robert Killgore on March 30, 2016. It is on Projects Page 10. Robert is using pocket holes to join edge to edge and edge to end. Roy.


JDMacias said:

Hello, my name is JD Macias.  I live in Austin, TX.  I like doing woodworking and getting back into the groove of it. I asked a question and hope someone will be able to answer it.  I'd like to use the Kreg jig tool as much as possible because I like the way the projects come out well done and sturdy.  I have two separate pieces of 3/4" plywood that I need to butt together and connect with a 1x4" board on the middle of that butt seam.  Is there a way to use the Kreg tool to do this?  Everything I've seen is mostly at a 90 degree angle.  Mine's not.  Thanks.

[Pete F]

Hi JD, yes as Roy replied it is possible to join board that are not at 90 degree angles.. I recently built a farm table and joined the table top together using the method that I think you are referring to. See first photo attached.

[JDMacias]

Hello, Pete F.  That's correct. I see it and will try it.  Thanks so much.

Pete F said:

Hi JD, yes as Roy replied it is possible to join board that are not at 90 degree angles.. I recently built a farm table and joined the table top together using the method that I think you are referring to. See first photo attached.

[Trace Farthing]

Hi! My name is Trace. After several years as a hobbyist woodworker/ carpenter, I finally went pro a couple of years ago. At first, I was doing mostly handyman type jobs. Now, I'm doing more cabinetry and furniture - new, repair, restore, etc. I've had a K4MS and other pieces for a number of years and am ordering more this week. I live in a remote rural area and rely a lot on online reviews and forums to keep up with trends, techniques and tools. I figured it was time to enter the fray.

[Dave]

Hi, I'm Dave and I live in the Northwest of England (The Lake District). I'm a keen DIYer and now getting into woodwork projects.

So, I need a decent workbench. I'm in the process of building it with 2x4 and Kreg pocket hole jig (K4).

The bench will house my table saw, miter saw and router with storage beneath for all my tools. I've just ordered a Kreg router insert plate and a new Triton MOF001. I'm now deciding on what type of tracks and clamps, miter fence etc. to add to the mdf top (2 x 3/4").

If anyone has any tips, suggestions on tracks and clamps and distances to fit them (including around the router) that would be really helpful.

[Jes]

Hello, everyone!  My name is Jill, and I am an ambitious (beginner) DIY woodworker. I dabble in "artsy" woodcrafting during the holiday season and mostly use a jigsaw to make basic things like indoor/outdoor Christmas decorations, wisdom word placards for my home (like "welcome", "family", "love", etc.), and picture frames for friends and family. I've been amassing basic power tools for years, and am ready to tackle furniture with my Kreg Jig and accessories. I'm hoping to pick up some tips and tricks from the discussion boards and make my first Kreg joint bookshelf for my daughter's comic book collection.  My next project is to make a sofa table for my entryway--which will be my justification for asking Santa to bring me a table saw this year!

[Joe Creedmoor]

Hello from SE TN!

I like to tinker and have been a DIYer for a long time.

I have done some wood working projects here and there and most come out "ok" given the minimal tools that I have available.

Now I want to build a desk to hold a couple computers and monitors to go in my basement office.

I plan to buy a Kreg K4 to use with my desk project.

Now I just need a good plan.

Anyone know if the full plans for the Kreg "student desk" are still available?

I have searched all over and so far have only found a partial plan.

I would appreciate any information anyone has concerning these plans.

Thank you,

Joe