Stop Collar Problem Manufacture Defect ??? - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T13:42:30Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/stop-collar-problem?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A112012&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI think you have a drill prob…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-02-08:2900167:Comment:1120122011-02-08T18:06:56.287ZJohnhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/John814
<p>I think you have a drill problem I only use 18V Dewalt and can usualy drive any drill / screw I desire. I have every piece of 18 V dewalt equipment there is. My friends call my mobile workshop the DeWalt trailer.<br></br> <cite>Owen said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/stop-collar-problem#2900167Comment97583"><div><p>I too use the 18v dewalt, but while using it i find that the rpm is just not sufficient to cut with the bit. Thought I had a dull bit. As for…</p>
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<p>I think you have a drill problem I only use 18V Dewalt and can usualy drive any drill / screw I desire. I have every piece of 18 V dewalt equipment there is. My friends call my mobile workshop the DeWalt trailer.<br/> <cite>Owen said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/stop-collar-problem#2900167Comment97583"><div><p>I too use the 18v dewalt, but while using it i find that the rpm is just not sufficient to cut with the bit. Thought I had a dull bit. As for the pressure, I just use the drill do the work and follow down with the drill. However using the electric drill I find a high rpm and thus a better cut. Just watch our for it. the end result are some nice holes in the bottom of your pocket hole jig..</p>
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</blockquote> I also had the collar slip bu…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-02-08:2900167:Comment:1119952011-02-08T16:50:40.184ZHenry Phillipshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/henryp7768
<p>I also had the collar slip but I was using a 1/2 " Dewalt Corded drill. I've had this problem before on other collars so I looked at the bottom of the set screw. During manufacturing a small ring of protrusions were left at the bottom of the bevel. I sanded the bottom flat and have not had any problems since. I suspect you could have had the same problem and by overtightening the screw you are flattening them against the side of the bit.</p>
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<p>Something to think about.</p>
<p>I also had the collar slip but I was using a 1/2 " Dewalt Corded drill. I've had this problem before on other collars so I looked at the bottom of the set screw. During manufacturing a small ring of protrusions were left at the bottom of the bevel. I sanded the bottom flat and have not had any problems since. I suspect you could have had the same problem and by overtightening the screw you are flattening them against the side of the bit.</p>
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<p>Something to think about.</p> I had the collar on my set sl…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-02-05:2900167:Comment:1006752011-02-05T12:53:54.600Zkenny from Sundrehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenGuenther
I had the collar on my set slip. I wiped the shank of the bit and the the bore of the collar with rubbing alcohol. I have had no problems since. Mind you, I also give the set screw an extra little tug when I tighten it. I suspect that the bit may have had a film of oil left on it from the manufactureing process or they may have a light coat of oil applied to protect them during shipping. Same thing applies to new router bits. I always wipe the shank of a new router bit with alcohol.
I had the collar on my set slip. I wiped the shank of the bit and the the bore of the collar with rubbing alcohol. I have had no problems since. Mind you, I also give the set screw an extra little tug when I tighten it. I suspect that the bit may have had a film of oil left on it from the manufactureing process or they may have a light coat of oil applied to protect them during shipping. Same thing applies to new router bits. I always wipe the shank of a new router bit with alcohol. I picked up a cheap B&D c…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-02-04:2900167:Comment:998572011-02-04T16:35:22.093ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
I picked up a cheap B&D corded at Wally World, about $20 and it does a much better job than any of my cordless stuff. I think the main reason is it runs faster. I also notice a huge difference in ease of drilling when the dust collector is hooked up and running.
I picked up a cheap B&D corded at Wally World, about $20 and it does a much better job than any of my cordless stuff. I think the main reason is it runs faster. I also notice a huge difference in ease of drilling when the dust collector is hooked up and running. Hi All,
I recently got a mast…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-02-04:2900167:Comment:997982011-02-04T15:39:11.542ZJim Siniawskihttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JimSiniawski
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>I recently got a master system for an xmas present . I built 3 cabinets for my sons and found only that my 18 volt drill didn't do as good of a job as my eletric drill did. The Kreg jig was easy and fast and I had no problems so far.</p>
<p>I used 2 seperate boxes of screws and what came in one of the large Combo kits kreg sells. That will tell you how much drilling i have done. The only problem I have is now I dont have any thing else to build right now.</p>
<p>I found it…</p>
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>I recently got a master system for an xmas present . I built 3 cabinets for my sons and found only that my 18 volt drill didn't do as good of a job as my eletric drill did. The Kreg jig was easy and fast and I had no problems so far.</p>
<p>I used 2 seperate boxes of screws and what came in one of the large Combo kits kreg sells. That will tell you how much drilling i have done. The only problem I have is now I dont have any thing else to build right now.</p>
<p>I found it allot of fun and easy to use. I have been a carpenter for 35 years . I have used A biscut jointer, hole drilling jigs etc but this is by far the easiest ,fastest and the strongest method I have used. It is so quick too. no clamping waiting for glue to dry.I did get several Kreg clamps and vise grips as presents as well which made the job a snap. .</p>
<p>I think you might have been pushing too hard with a cordless drill Try an electric drill and let the drill do the work as the others have said.</p>
<p>take care</p>
<p>Jim In pittsburgh</p>
<p>Go Steelers</p> I too use the 18v dewalt, but…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-02-03:2900167:Comment:975832011-02-03T14:17:58.537ZOwenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Owen
<p>I too use the 18v dewalt, but while using it i find that the rpm is just not sufficient to cut with the bit. Thought I had a dull bit. As for the pressure, I just use the drill do the work and follow down with the drill. However using the electric drill I find a high rpm and thus a better cut. Just watch our for it. the end result are some nice holes in the bottom of your pocket hole jig..</p>
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<p>I too use the 18v dewalt, but while using it i find that the rpm is just not sufficient to cut with the bit. Thought I had a dull bit. As for the pressure, I just use the drill do the work and follow down with the drill. However using the electric drill I find a high rpm and thus a better cut. Just watch our for it. the end result are some nice holes in the bottom of your pocket hole jig..</p>
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<p> </p> I too wonder just how hard ar…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-02-03:2900167:Comment:975792011-02-03T13:36:01.652ZLarry L.https://kregjig.ning.com/profile/LarryLBaker
<p>I too wonder just how hard are you pushing?</p>
<p>So far I haven't experenced the problem of the collar slipping</p>
<p>and I do not over torque the set screw.</p>
<p>But I will keep an eye on the collar from now on</p>
<p>thanks for the heads up</p>
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<p>I too wonder just how hard are you pushing?</p>
<p>So far I haven't experenced the problem of the collar slipping</p>
<p>and I do not over torque the set screw.</p>
<p>But I will keep an eye on the collar from now on</p>
<p>thanks for the heads up</p>
<p> </p> How much pressure are you app…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-02-02:2900167:Comment:973872011-02-02T16:43:33.933ZGeoff Simpsonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/GeoffSimpson
<p>How much pressure are you applying when you're drilling? I use a large dewalt 18v just for drilling the holes and allow its weight to do most of the work (granted, i'm using mostly softwoods or hardwood ply).</p>
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<p>As for the slipping....Stop collars are fairly generic, you can go to any hardware store and pick up another....the soft metal of that set screw can easily be stripped out. Option 2, wrap electrical tape around the drill bit at the top of the collar, this will keep it…</p>
<p>How much pressure are you applying when you're drilling? I use a large dewalt 18v just for drilling the holes and allow its weight to do most of the work (granted, i'm using mostly softwoods or hardwood ply).</p>
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<p>As for the slipping....Stop collars are fairly generic, you can go to any hardware store and pick up another....the soft metal of that set screw can easily be stripped out. Option 2, wrap electrical tape around the drill bit at the top of the collar, this will keep it from sliding up.</p>
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<p>2 cents</p>