No 1.75 Inch Kreg Screws? - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T11:14:26Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/no-1-75-inch-kreg-screws?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A535166&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'll look into (or is it 'ont…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-04-08:2900167:Comment:5351662013-04-08T00:47:42.738ZTroyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Troy681
<p>I'll look into (or is it 'onto' :P ) the 1.25 inch jig setting.</p>
<p>Thanks Ken, I really appreciate the help.</p>
<p>I'll look into (or is it 'onto' :P ) the 1.25 inch jig setting.</p>
<p>Thanks Ken, I really appreciate the help.</p> Troy,
The topic states ''join…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-04-07:2900167:Comment:5350792013-04-07T14:12:30.147ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p><span>Troy,</span></p>
<p><span>The topic states ''joining 3/4 to 2x4 stock’’, </span></p>
<p><span>which implies, to me, that the pocket hole is in the 3/4 stock, and</span></p>
<p><span>the screw threads engage into the 2x4 stock.</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>(Kregs screw guide suggests using 2” long screws).</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Personally, I haven’t found a need for a 1 ¾” screw for the application, as described herein.</span></p>
<p><span>The 2’’ works…</span></p>
<p><span>Troy,</span></p>
<p><span>The topic states ''joining 3/4 to 2x4 stock’’, </span></p>
<p><span>which implies, to me, that the pocket hole is in the 3/4 stock, and</span></p>
<p><span>the screw threads engage into the 2x4 stock.</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>(Kregs screw guide suggests using 2” long screws).</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Personally, I haven’t found a need for a 1 ¾” screw for the application, as described herein.</span></p>
<p><span>The 2’’ works great for me---I wouldn’t buy the 1 ¾’’ screws.</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Drilling a shallower pocket hole, will provide a solid joint, when the screw threads are fully engaged, as intended.</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>The drilling jig is a guide. The collar setting on the drill bit, dictates the drilled hole depth.</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>The underside of the screw head, when seated, bottoms-out into the counterbored hole.</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>When installing a pocket hole screw, I attempt to have the threads fully engaged into the workpiece, so as to obtain optimum holding power. </span></p>
<p><span>Threads only engaged half-way, will result in less holding power.</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>NOTE: drilling too deep, will result in less material, from the underside of the screw head and the back side of the workpiece, where the screw exits.</span></p>
<p><span>This will occur, with any screw with the head recessed in a counter-bored hole.</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Make some sample test piece, with counter-bored holes at various depths.</span></p>
<p><span>Insert a screw, of the same length, in each hole, and observe how much the screw is protruding out the far-side.</span></p>
<p><span>This will give you a visual.</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>It’s good practice to use the correct screw head style, for the intended application.</span></p>
<p><span>Use the Kreg ‘’maxi-lock’’ head style screw . The underside of the screw head, has are larger surface bearing area.</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>I’d recommended making sample test pieces, before commencing onto the final project piece.</span></p>
<p><span>After completion of the test pieces, the screws can be removed and reused.</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>NOTE: If one is planning to affix 2x stock to ¾’’ stock, I’d use 1 1/2’’ screws with jig setting at 1 ¼,</span></p>
<p><span>and make a test piece.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span>PS---there’s a different between a ‘’goes-into’’ and a ‘’goes onto’’ ;)</span></p> Oh I agree Kevin.
But using t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-04-07:2900167:Comment:5350702013-04-07T12:55:39.948ZTroyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Troy681
<p>Oh I agree Kevin.</p>
<p>But using the 2 inch screw causes the screw to protrude through the .75 inch piece. And while I could easily cut off the tip of the screw that's sticking out, I'd rather have a screw that works better for the job. Hence my desire to use a screw with a length of 1.75 inch.</p>
<p>You raised some questions in my mind though. If I don't sink the 2 inch all the way down the pocket hole (preventing the protrusion of the screw tip), would this still provide a good, solid…</p>
<p>Oh I agree Kevin.</p>
<p>But using the 2 inch screw causes the screw to protrude through the .75 inch piece. And while I could easily cut off the tip of the screw that's sticking out, I'd rather have a screw that works better for the job. Hence my desire to use a screw with a length of 1.75 inch.</p>
<p>You raised some questions in my mind though. If I don't sink the 2 inch all the way down the pocket hole (preventing the protrusion of the screw tip), would this still provide a good, solid joint? I was under the impression that the screws have to be sunk all the way to bottom of the pocket hole for them to work properly. Or maybe I should be using a shallower depth for the pocket hole in the 2x4. I'm using the correct setting on the bit and the jig's depth collar for 2x4 thickness, but do you think I should try using a shallower depth?</p>
<p>As always, all opinions and ideas are welcome and appreciated. :)</p> Using 2'' screws, will provid…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-04-06:2900167:Comment:5347402013-04-06T13:57:30.902ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Using 2'' screws, will provide more thread engagement.</p>
<p>Using 2'' screws, will provide more thread engagement.</p>