Is my drill speed set too high when screwing? - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T18:47:51Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/is-my-drill-speed-set-too-high-when-screwing?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A938540&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm certainly glad it all wor…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-01-28:2900167:Comment:9385402018-01-28T12:05:25.822ZGlen Shttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/GlenS
<p>I'm certainly glad it all worked out for you in the end. You may have been into some softer wood on the other joint too. Either way you've got a nice bench that is ready to work for you. Nicely done.</p>
<p>I'm certainly glad it all worked out for you in the end. You may have been into some softer wood on the other joint too. Either way you've got a nice bench that is ready to work for you. Nicely done.</p> Hi Glen,
The plans I was usi…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-01-27:2900167:Comment:9387882018-01-27T14:20:11.391ZMatthew Hintonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MatthewHinton
<p>Hi Glen,</p>
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<p>The plans I was using were the workbench plans that used to come with the Kreg K4. They called for 2 1/2 screws. I see you point about the screw length. </p>
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<p>However, the screws are going in at an angle. I think that's why the long length is needed. Once I turned the drill speed down to screw them in, it worked. </p>
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<p>I've attached two pictures. One of the finished project. I'd hammered the ends that poked through downward so they were flat…</p>
<p>Hi Glen,</p>
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<p>The plans I was using were the workbench plans that used to come with the Kreg K4. They called for 2 1/2 screws. I see you point about the screw length. </p>
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<p>However, the screws are going in at an angle. I think that's why the long length is needed. Once I turned the drill speed down to screw them in, it worked. </p>
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<p>I've attached two pictures. One of the finished project. I'd hammered the ends that poked through downward so they were flat against the wood. The other a successful joint on it. See the "no_screw_poke" picture. </p>
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<p>Hope this helps others learn from my mistakes.</p>
<p>-Matthew</p>
<p></p> The 2 1/2" screws seem too lo…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-01-23:2900167:Comment:9384172018-01-23T13:42:43.696ZGlen Shttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/GlenS
<p>The 2 1/2" screws seem too long for attaching to the face of a 2x4. I would think that direction would only take a 2'' screw because the 2x4 is really 1 1/2" in that direction.</p>
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<p>1 1/2" of wood plus the 1/2" (??)of pocket hole shoulder is only 2". Hence the 1/2" of screw showing.</p>
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<p>Note that I have only joined 3/4" boards or ply with mine so I have no experience with thicker lumber.</p>
<p>The 2 1/2" screws seem too long for attaching to the face of a 2x4. I would think that direction would only take a 2'' screw because the 2x4 is really 1 1/2" in that direction.</p>
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<p>1 1/2" of wood plus the 1/2" (??)of pocket hole shoulder is only 2". Hence the 1/2" of screw showing.</p>
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<p>Note that I have only joined 3/4" boards or ply with mine so I have no experience with thicker lumber.</p> Hi Dan,
It does now that I t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-01-23:2900167:Comment:9382582018-01-23T06:16:11.548ZMatthew Hintonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MatthewHinton
<p>Hi Dan,</p>
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<p>It does now that I think about it. "Wet wood" is very possible. We had a light dusting of snow here earlier in the week. I had a tarp over the wood. I noticed it was still somewhat damp when I pulled the cover off. Add in the fact that I was driving screws in at the same drill setting I used to drill holes and I see why the screws punched through. </p>
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<p>Lesson learned for me is to set my drill to lower (say 1/2) on the clutch so I don't repeat this. …</p>
<p>Hi Dan,</p>
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<p>It does now that I think about it. "Wet wood" is very possible. We had a light dusting of snow here earlier in the week. I had a tarp over the wood. I noticed it was still somewhat damp when I pulled the cover off. Add in the fact that I was driving screws in at the same drill setting I used to drill holes and I see why the screws punched through. </p>
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<p>Lesson learned for me is to set my drill to lower (say 1/2) on the clutch so I don't repeat this. Especially on softwood.</p>
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<p>Thanks! </p> Hi Matthew,
Based on my expe…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-01-22:2900167:Comment:9383902018-01-22T13:41:05.507ZDan Ducehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DanDuce
<p>Hi Matthew,</p>
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<p>Based on my experiences I'd say there are a few possible culprits.</p>
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<p>1. Wood is wet and soft.</p>
<p> - I've noticed screws will dig deeper through pine, especially if it is fresh</p>
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<p>2. Drill clutch setting / speed is too high.</p>
<p> - setting the clutch on the drill lower will make it stop sooner</p>
<p> - if you set it lower and it still goes through, then likely the holes are too deep</p>
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<p>3. Pocket hole is drilled too…</p>
<p>Hi Matthew,</p>
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<p>Based on my experiences I'd say there are a few possible culprits.</p>
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<p>1. Wood is wet and soft.</p>
<p> - I've noticed screws will dig deeper through pine, especially if it is fresh</p>
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<p>2. Drill clutch setting / speed is too high.</p>
<p> - setting the clutch on the drill lower will make it stop sooner</p>
<p> - if you set it lower and it still goes through, then likely the holes are too deep</p>
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<p>3. Pocket hole is drilled too deep.</p>
<p> - your wood might not be as thick as you think it is</p>
<p> - I've had to adjust the collar on the drill bit so it doesn't cut as deep, even though technically it was at the right setting</p>
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<p>Hope this helps.</p>
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<p>Cheers..........Dan</p>