Used the HD yet? - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T07:55:50Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/used-the-hd-yet?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A479900&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWoodcraft had a special event…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-18:2900167:Comment:4839202012-09-18T00:59:51.955ZBetrice Hoveyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/BetriceHovey
<p>Woodcraft had a special event "poker run" on Saturday and Kreg HD was a featured presentation and I went with the purchase in mind. I got 15% off both the jig and screws. My project is to build a chicken shed for the girls! Probably will put it together in a few weeks and will submit photos.</p>
<p>Woodcraft had a special event "poker run" on Saturday and Kreg HD was a featured presentation and I went with the purchase in mind. I got 15% off both the jig and screws. My project is to build a chicken shed for the girls! Probably will put it together in a few weeks and will submit photos.</p> Thanks Jim! Ditto on your pla…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-17:2900167:Comment:4836762012-09-17T18:59:02.462ZTroyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Troy681
<p>Thanks Jim! Ditto on your playhouse my friend. And your granddaughters have cool taste because I dig that wild color scheme. :)</p>
<p>Thanks Jim! Ditto on your playhouse my friend. And your granddaughters have cool taste because I dig that wild color scheme. :)</p> Very nice bench!tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-17:2900167:Comment:4830072012-09-17T14:32:41.595ZJim Gordonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JimGordon915
Very nice bench!
Very nice bench! Here's my first experience us…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-17:2900167:Comment:4830042012-09-17T14:14:10.630ZTroyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Troy681
<p>Here's my first experience using the HD bad boy.</p>
<p>This is my first wood project which, like most amateurs, is my first work bench. It's a heavy duty style bench, with the top being made from 4 pieces of mdf. To reinforce the mdf, the plans called for using 1.5" pieces of pine glued around the edges. And while the plans didn't call for it, I thought this would be a perfect use for the HD. So while I was a little nervous about doing something that wasn't part of the work bench plans, I'm…</p>
<p>Here's my first experience using the HD bad boy.</p>
<p>This is my first wood project which, like most amateurs, is my first work bench. It's a heavy duty style bench, with the top being made from 4 pieces of mdf. To reinforce the mdf, the plans called for using 1.5" pieces of pine glued around the edges. And while the plans didn't call for it, I thought this would be a perfect use for the HD. So while I was a little nervous about doing something that wasn't part of the work bench plans, I'm really glad I did because it worked out great.</p>
<p>Here's some photos of the project:</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935459040?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935459040?profile=original" width="648"/></a>Here's the bench. The table top is made of 4 pieces of mdf which are about 3.5" thick altogether. At this stage it's upside down. So after I sand and stain the bottom, I'll flip it over and then secure it to the rest of the bench.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935459206?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935459206?profile=original" width="648"/></a>Here's a shot of the pocket holes. Like I said, this was something I wasn't sure about doing because, the plans didn't call for it, it was my first wood project, and my actual first use of the HD. I was really happy when it worked out like it did. :)</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935460826?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935460826?profile=original" width="648"/></a>This was my one and only issue. User error caused an mdf blowout in one of the holes. I had my drill clutch set at 17 thinking the material could handle it. I learned you really have to be careful with mdf. (my apologies if the damage is hard to see in the photo)</p>
<p>Okay, so there is my first use of the HD. And my opinion about the whole experience is that the HD is a well designed, and incredibly useful tool. It's rock solid and, for an amateur like me, was very easy to use right out of the box. Oh and be sure to have plenty of screws on hand. I was having so much fun using the jig, that I think I used more screws then I needed to. lol</p>
<p>-- Cheers!</p> Got it from Rockler on Sunday…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-14:2900167:Comment:4804412012-09-14T02:08:15.333ZScotthttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Scott723
Got it from Rockler on Sunday (20% coupon! :)) - hoping to break it open this weekend.<br />
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Oops! Gotta go order the screws before I forget again
Got it from Rockler on Sunday (20% coupon! :)) - hoping to break it open this weekend.<br />
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Oops! Gotta go order the screws before I forget again Nice job. Not available last…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-13:2900167:Comment:4800232012-09-13T13:39:10.460ZGary roofnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Garyyroofner
<p>Nice job. Not available last time I was at our Lowes.</p>
<p>Nice job. Not available last time I was at our Lowes.</p> Tea? "Computer, Earl Grey,…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-13:2900167:Comment:4801182012-09-13T13:27:16.265ZJames Wallerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JamesWaller
<p>Tea? "Computer, Earl Grey, hot!" And finger sandwiches? :)<br/> <br/> <cite>Jim Gordon said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/used-the-hd-yet?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A480004&xg_source=activity#2900167Comment480004"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Thanks. The girls spend hours inside. Tea party anyone?</div>
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<p>Tea? "Computer, Earl Grey, hot!" And finger sandwiches? :)<br/> <br/> <cite>Jim Gordon said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/used-the-hd-yet?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A480004&xg_source=activity#2900167Comment480004"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Thanks. The girls spend hours inside. Tea party anyone?</div>
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Nice looking project.…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-13:2900167:Comment:4800052012-09-13T12:41:16.716ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Larry,</p>
<p>Nice looking project.</p>
<p>Girls colors, for sure.</p>
<p>What's next?</p>
<p>DISH or cable?</p>
<p>Larry,</p>
<p>Nice looking project.</p>
<p>Girls colors, for sure.</p>
<p>What's next?</p>
<p>DISH or cable?</p> Thanks. The girls spend hours…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-13:2900167:Comment:4800042012-09-13T12:31:10.664ZJim Gordonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JimGordon915
Thanks. The girls spend hours inside. Tea party anyone?
Thanks. The girls spend hours inside. Tea party anyone? Ok, now everyone sing with me…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-13:2900167:Comment:4799002012-09-13T03:02:53.693ZJames Wallerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JamesWaller
<p>Ok, now everyone sing with me....</p>
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<p>"Purple rain, purple rain......"</p>
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<p>Seriously though, that is awesome...great job, Jim!</p>
<p>Ok, now everyone sing with me....</p>
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<p>"Purple rain, purple rain......"</p>
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<p>Seriously though, that is awesome...great job, Jim!</p>