Kreg Jig Beginner - Won't Drill - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T06:13:29Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/kreg-jig-beginner-wont-drill?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A197168&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHello, AR
Often I can't see…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-30:2900167:Comment:1971682011-04-30T21:22:26.355ZArt S. Hamiltonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/ArtSHamilton
<p>Hello, AR</p>
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<p>Often I can't see the forest for the trees. If you go back to the drill that would not drill</p>
<p>your holes, it would strike me as inconceivable that any drill could be that defective.</p>
<p>Please try putting the bit back in, tighten it with the chuck key, then make a felt pen</p>
<p>mark on both the chuck jaws and the bit, in a straight line. Try drilling once again,</p>
<p>and assuming there's still no success, have a glance at the felt pen mark. It's my…</p>
<p>Hello, AR</p>
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<p>Often I can't see the forest for the trees. If you go back to the drill that would not drill</p>
<p>your holes, it would strike me as inconceivable that any drill could be that defective.</p>
<p>Please try putting the bit back in, tighten it with the chuck key, then make a felt pen</p>
<p>mark on both the chuck jaws and the bit, in a straight line. Try drilling once again,</p>
<p>and assuming there's still no success, have a glance at the felt pen mark. It's my guess</p>
<p>that your drill is simply slipping in a worn-out or damaged chuck.</p>
<p>We are all getting access to better and better drills, and the newer models often feature</p>
<p>carbide jaws, in the keyless version. Carbide is very tough, and can be brittle, but when</p>
<p>it's alloyed with cobalt or titanium, it can be very long lasting on chuck jaws. And since</p>
<p>almost anything you put in the chuck will be somewhat softer than the carbide jaws, the</p>
<p>jaws will tend to embed every so slightly into the bit, and mostly eliminate slippage.</p>
<p>I'm quite curious to know if this is your problem.</p>
<p>Next, assuming the bit has slipped, and let's say getting a new drill is not an option for</p>
<p>you, then tighten each of the three keyhole areas on the chuck. It may seem overkill,</p>
<p>but this is done on metal lathes routinely to prevent loaded slippage.</p> AR,
If it's a cordless drill…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-29:2900167:Comment:1916982011-04-29T01:06:47.293Zmo khanhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/mokhan
<p>AR,</p>
<p>If it's a cordless drill you have to drill the holes with the setting on "drill" which disengages the clutch. Make sure the battery is charged and the drill is not in reverse.</p>
<p>AR,</p>
<p>If it's a cordless drill you have to drill the holes with the setting on "drill" which disengages the clutch. Make sure the battery is charged and the drill is not in reverse.</p> Personally, I use a dedicated…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-28:2900167:Comment:1916882011-04-28T22:57:48.498ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Personally, I use a dedicated drill, 2000-2500rpm, to drill my pocket holes, makes for smoother operation--- </p>
<p>problem solved.</p>
<p>KIM (keep-in-mind)---raising/removing the drill/bit periodically, removes the chips that accumulate from within the drilled hole.</p>
<p>When a drilled hole fills with wood chips, it doesn't perform satisfactorily---doesn't cut---with any type of bit;</p>
<p>that is, unless one is using a hand boring brace and bit. The flutes on the bits, carry away…</p>
<p>Personally, I use a dedicated drill, 2000-2500rpm, to drill my pocket holes, makes for smoother operation--- </p>
<p>problem solved.</p>
<p>KIM (keep-in-mind)---raising/removing the drill/bit periodically, removes the chips that accumulate from within the drilled hole.</p>
<p>When a drilled hole fills with wood chips, it doesn't perform satisfactorily---doesn't cut---with any type of bit;</p>
<p>that is, unless one is using a hand boring brace and bit. The flutes on the bits, carry away most of the chips.</p>
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<p>Standard drill bits, feature a fluted design, so as to carry the chips to the outside surface; however, they don't always remove the fine chips/particles that accumulate at the bottom of the hole, when drilling in a downward direction.</p>
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<p>When using ''speed-bore'' bits, its a must, to raise the drill periodically, so as to clean-out the hole, or at least remove most of the chips (wood particles).</p>
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<p>Practicing on a scrap piece of wood, until one gets the hang of it, before proceeding to the final tasks, is a good way to learn. (I never drove a race-car at full speed around the track, until I got a good feel for the auto, its power, and the track. Man, I sure miss those ''speed-shift'' stick trans vehicles. Dang autos today---I can get a faster running start, on foot).</p> That was my guess, but you be…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-26:2900167:Comment:1911792011-04-26T20:50:06.259ZTonia Robertshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/ToniaRoberts
That was my guess, but you beat me there. I have done that more than once.<br/><br/><cite>Charles Andrews said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>THE DRILL IS IN REVERSE</div>
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That was my guess, but you beat me there. I have done that more than once.<br/><br/><cite>Charles Andrews said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>THE DRILL IS IN REVERSE</div>
</blockquote> Battery powered drill?tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-26:2900167:Comment:1911732011-04-26T19:31:06.056ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
Battery powered drill?
Battery powered drill? Yep...I've had that happen. …tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-26:2900167:Comment:1910702011-04-26T17:35:42.721ZJohnny Gileshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnnyGiles
Yep...I've had that happen. :p<br/><br/><cite>Charles Andrews said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>THE DRILL IS IN REVERSE</div>
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Yep...I've had that happen. :p<br/><br/><cite>Charles Andrews said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>THE DRILL IS IN REVERSE</div>
</blockquote> that makes more sensetag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-12-08:2900167:Comment:785192010-12-08T19:14:12.260ZJens Jensenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JensJensen
that makes more sense
that makes more sense Jens Jensen said:why would…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-12-08:2900167:Comment:784832010-12-08T17:06:46.091ZTim E Danielshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TimEDaniels
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<cite>Jens Jensen said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/kreg-jig-beginner-wont-drill#2900167Comment78480"><div>why would he drill 7 holes if it was under power that did not make sense at all and not being able t drill 8 th hole</div>
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If the first drill was marginally capable, it could be something as simple as hitting a more "green" area of the wood.
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<cite>Jens Jensen said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/kreg-jig-beginner-wont-drill#2900167Comment78480"><div>why would he drill 7 holes if it was under power that did not make sense at all and not being able t drill 8 th hole</div>
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If the first drill was marginally capable, it could be something as simple as hitting a more "green" area of the wood. why would he drill 7 holes if…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-12-08:2900167:Comment:784802010-12-08T16:57:43.617ZJens Jensenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JensJensen
why would he drill 7 holes if it was under power that did not make sense at all and not being able t drill 8 th hole
why would he drill 7 holes if it was under power that did not make sense at all and not being able t drill 8 th hole THE DRILL IS IN REVERSEtag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-12-07:2900167:Comment:782412010-12-07T00:12:47.254ZCharles Andrewshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/CharlesAndrews
THE DRILL IS IN REVERSE
THE DRILL IS IN REVERSE