The new Kreg micro Jig - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T12:31:06Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/the-new-kreg-micro-jig?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A171523&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNot the Kreg brand but they w…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-07:2900167:Comment:2450652011-06-07T04:21:20.963ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Not the Kreg brand but they will work for you:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/0612-PTC/6-x-1-14quot-Pocket-Hole-Screws-Coarse-Thread-Dry-Lube">http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/0612-PTC/6-x-1-14quot-Pocket-Hole-Screws-Coarse-Thread-Dry-Lube</a><br></br><br></br><cite>Douglas Golding said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>Hi Ken and John.</p>
<p>Thanks for your responses. I can't find Kreg 1 1/4" pan head, coarse thread screws anywhere (not even on Kreg's website), so I'll explore the…</p>
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<p>Not the Kreg brand but they will work for you:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/0612-PTC/6-x-1-14quot-Pocket-Hole-Screws-Coarse-Thread-Dry-Lube">http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/0612-PTC/6-x-1-14quot-Pocket-Hole-Screws-Coarse-Thread-Dry-Lube</a><br/><br/><cite>Douglas Golding said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>Hi Ken and John.</p>
<p>Thanks for your responses. I can't find Kreg 1 1/4" pan head, coarse thread screws anywhere (not even on Kreg's website), so I'll explore the 'Spax' option.</p>
<p>In every respect, the standard jig and screws would suit my project except for the external length of the pocket hole it creates. I'm using the micro jig, solely, to create a smaller (shorter) pocket hole that won't extend to the visible edge of a piece of 1 3/4" x 7/8" thick stock. Kreg claim that a micro jig joint is not significantly weaker than standard. I wonder why they don't offer the same range of lengths in coarse thread pan head screws. The longer screws would give stronger joints when fixing thin to thick, and when needing to use a shorter length pocket hole when fixing thick to thick (as in my case).</p>
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Thanks for y…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-07:2900167:Comment:2449742011-06-07T04:00:54.385ZDouglas Goldinghttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DouglasGolding
<p>Hi Ken and John.</p>
<p>Thanks for your responses. I can't find Kreg 1 1/4" pan head, coarse thread screws anywhere (not even on Kreg's website), so I'll explore the 'Spax' option.</p>
<p>In every respect, the standard jig and screws would suit my project except for the external length of the pocket hole it creates. I'm using the micro jig, solely, to create a smaller (shorter) pocket hole that won't extend to the visible edge of a piece of 1 3/4" x 7/8" thick stock. Kreg claim that a…</p>
<p>Hi Ken and John.</p>
<p>Thanks for your responses. I can't find Kreg 1 1/4" pan head, coarse thread screws anywhere (not even on Kreg's website), so I'll explore the 'Spax' option.</p>
<p>In every respect, the standard jig and screws would suit my project except for the external length of the pocket hole it creates. I'm using the micro jig, solely, to create a smaller (shorter) pocket hole that won't extend to the visible edge of a piece of 1 3/4" x 7/8" thick stock. Kreg claim that a micro jig joint is not significantly weaker than standard. I wonder why they don't offer the same range of lengths in coarse thread pan head screws. The longer screws would give stronger joints when fixing thin to thick, and when needing to use a shorter length pocket hole when fixing thick to thick (as in my case).</p>
<p> </p> Hi Ken - That's true. Been qu…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-07:2900167:Comment:2449652011-06-07T03:06:14.544ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Hi Ken - That's true. Been quite awhile since I did anything with thin stock and I forgot that I used the SPAX screws for that. They worked very well and I didn't need any pilot hole over and above what the jig gave me. Lube is a good idea in any case.</p>
<p> Still can't get an "official" Kreg screw in 3/4" coarse thread. though. <br></br><br></br><cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>John,</p>
<p>Sheet metal screws, are of a coarse thread pitch---</p>
<p>available in #8, #10…</p>
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<p>Hi Ken - That's true. Been quite awhile since I did anything with thin stock and I forgot that I used the SPAX screws for that. They worked very well and I didn't need any pilot hole over and above what the jig gave me. Lube is a good idea in any case.</p>
<p> Still can't get an "official" Kreg screw in 3/4" coarse thread. though. <br/><br/><cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>John,</p>
<p>Sheet metal screws, are of a coarse thread pitch---</p>
<p>available in #8, #10 sizes---</p>
<p>3/4" long---</p>
<p>and with a phillips pan head style.</p>
<p>I've used these successfully on numerous wood assemblies.</p>
<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: ''pilot holes'' are necessary, so as to prevent splitting---</p>
<p>also ''lube'' the screw threads for easier driving.</p>
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Sheet metal screws, are…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-07:2900167:Comment:2448792011-06-07T02:08:00.814ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>John,</p>
<p>Sheet metal screws, are of a coarse thread pitch---</p>
<p>available in #8, #10 sizes---</p>
<p>3/4" long---</p>
<p>and with a phillips pan head style.</p>
<p>I've used these successfully on numerous wood assemblies.</p>
<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: ''pilot holes'' are necessary, so as to prevent splitting---</p>
<p>also ''lube'' the screw threads for easier driving.</p>
<p>John,</p>
<p>Sheet metal screws, are of a coarse thread pitch---</p>
<p>available in #8, #10 sizes---</p>
<p>3/4" long---</p>
<p>and with a phillips pan head style.</p>
<p>I've used these successfully on numerous wood assemblies.</p>
<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: ''pilot holes'' are necessary, so as to prevent splitting---</p>
<p>also ''lube'' the screw threads for easier driving.</p> Hi Doug - in the US I've gott…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-05:2900167:Comment:2434692011-06-05T12:18:50.379ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Hi Doug - in the US I've gotten coarse thread in both those sizes from Amazon and some eBay vendors. Also McFeeley's over here but shipping and taxes will probably kill that source for you.</p>
<p>Coarse thread 3/4" are the ones that don't exist so your stuck with fine thread for any 1/4" material.<br></br><br></br><cite>Douglas Golding said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>I bought one online in the UK. I wasn't aware of the need for spacer blocks so didn't order any - and there's none in the…</p>
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<p>Hi Doug - in the US I've gotten coarse thread in both those sizes from Amazon and some eBay vendors. Also McFeeley's over here but shipping and taxes will probably kill that source for you.</p>
<p>Coarse thread 3/4" are the ones that don't exist so your stuck with fine thread for any 1/4" material.<br/><br/><cite>Douglas Golding said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>I bought one online in the UK. I wasn't aware of the need for spacer blocks so didn't order any - and there's none in the kit! </p>
<p>The kit included a few pan head screws - 1" and 1 1/4". I thought they were both coarse thread and used them as such, but now I can't find any 1 1/4" pan head coarse thread screws for sale anywhere! Do they exist? Where can I get some?</p>
<p>If I used fine thread screws in softwood, how would this affect the strength of the joint?</p>
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In softer woods, fine t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-05:2900167:Comment:2429732011-06-05T12:10:31.965ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Doug,</p>
<p>In softer woods, fine thread screws will not have the gripping power, that will be provided by the coarser thread screws.</p>
<p>In course-thread screws, the ''thread pitch'' is greater , which permits more of the woods fibers between the threads, resulting in greater gripping power.</p>
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<p>Check with the source you purchased our Kreg jig kit, perhaps they offer the screws your're looking for.</p>
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<p>Do you have access to Amazon.com purchases, in the…</p>
<p>Doug,</p>
<p>In softer woods, fine thread screws will not have the gripping power, that will be provided by the coarser thread screws.</p>
<p>In course-thread screws, the ''thread pitch'' is greater , which permits more of the woods fibers between the threads, resulting in greater gripping power.</p>
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<p>Check with the source you purchased our Kreg jig kit, perhaps they offer the screws your're looking for.</p>
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<p>Do you have access to Amazon.com purchases, in the UK?</p>
<p>If yes, I'd look there. They offer a large selection of Kreg screws.</p>
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<p>The Kreg micro pocket drill guide is intended for assembly of 1/2" thick stock.</p>
<p>With a 25-percent smaller hole diameter, the Micro Pocket Drill Guide lets you create more compact, low-profile Pocket-Holes in the same joinery applications, but also tackle smaller projects, thinner stock, and tighter repair applications, where standard Pocket-Holes simply cant go. Designed for use with the Kreg Jig or Kreg Jig Master System. </p> I bought one online in the UK…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-06-05:2900167:Comment:2432752011-06-05T11:04:14.431ZDouglas Goldinghttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DouglasGolding
<p>I bought one online in the UK. I wasn't aware of the need for spacer blocks so didn't order any - and there's none in the kit! </p>
<p>The kit included a few pan head screws - 1" and 1 1/4". I thought they were both coarse thread and used them as such, but now I can't find any 1 1/4" pan head coarse thread screws for sale anywhere! Do they exist? Where can I get some?</p>
<p>If I used fine thread screws in softwood, how would this affect the strength of the joint?</p>
<p>I bought one online in the UK. I wasn't aware of the need for spacer blocks so didn't order any - and there's none in the kit! </p>
<p>The kit included a few pan head screws - 1" and 1 1/4". I thought they were both coarse thread and used them as such, but now I can't find any 1 1/4" pan head coarse thread screws for sale anywhere! Do they exist? Where can I get some?</p>
<p>If I used fine thread screws in softwood, how would this affect the strength of the joint?</p> Hi Ray I ordered my kreg mic…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-03-30:2900167:Comment:1783272011-03-30T22:34:16.869ZFrank Gardeckihttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/FrankGardecki
<strong>Hi Ray I ordered my kreg micro jig and I took your advice and ordered the spacer blocks I ordered mine from Amazon .The Kreg company charged alot for shipping with Amazon I got free shipping.</strong><br/><br/><cite>Ray Romero said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>I,ve used it on 1" wide stiles for an oven cabinet that I altered. I got mine online from Kreg.Make sure you get a package of the spacer blocks. 3 in a pkg for $9. They fit both the micro and full size jig.</div>
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<strong>Hi Ray I ordered my kreg micro jig and I took your advice and ordered the spacer blocks I ordered mine from Amazon .The Kreg company charged alot for shipping with Amazon I got free shipping.</strong><br/><br/><cite>Ray Romero said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>I,ve used it on 1" wide stiles for an oven cabinet that I altered. I got mine online from Kreg.Make sure you get a package of the spacer blocks. 3 in a pkg for $9. They fit both the micro and full size jig.</div>
</blockquote> I,ve used it on 1" wide stile…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-03-27:2900167:Comment:1718792011-03-27T01:04:24.107ZRay Romerohttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RayRomero
I,ve used it on 1" wide stiles for an oven cabinet that I altered. I got mine online from Kreg.Make sure you get a package of the spacer blocks. 3 in a pkg for $9. They fit both the micro and full size jig.
I,ve used it on 1" wide stiles for an oven cabinet that I altered. I got mine online from Kreg.Make sure you get a package of the spacer blocks. 3 in a pkg for $9. They fit both the micro and full size jig. Frank Gardecki said:
Hi Ray …tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-03-27:2900167:Comment:1715272011-03-27T00:59:34.906ZRay Romerohttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RayRomero
<br/><br/><cite>Frank Gardecki said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>Hi Ray What is the smallest diameter piece of wood you can use ?? And can I ask where you purchased it from ????</div>
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<br/><br/><cite>Frank Gardecki said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>Hi Ray What is the smallest diameter piece of wood you can use ?? And can I ask where you purchased it from ????</div>
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