What do I need to get started? - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T14:21:43Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/what-do-i-need-to-get-started?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A375809&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm sorry. Just want to share…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-01-29:2900167:Comment:4002762012-01-29T15:37:07.717ZReyshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Tess
<p>I'm sorry. Just want to share what I know.</p>
<p>I'm sorry. Just want to share what I know.</p> TESS, QUIT SPAMMING every th…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-01-29:2900167:Comment:4000502012-01-29T14:51:43.282ZRickhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Rick98
<p><strong>TESS</strong>, QUIT SPAMMING every thread with your website</p>
<p><strong>TESS</strong>, QUIT SPAMMING every thread with your website</p> First thing first, you need t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-01-29:2900167:Comment:4001872012-01-29T14:40:28.517ZReyshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Tess
<p>First thing first, you need to know what project you want to construct. After that, only then you will know which materials is suitable and what tools you need to have for your project. You can't just choose any kind of materials and you can't just buy any tools. You MUST know and understand what you are building. Have a review at <a href="http://shedplan-woodworkingguide.blogspot.com/">http://shedplan-woodworkingguide.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>First thing first, you need to know what project you want to construct. After that, only then you will know which materials is suitable and what tools you need to have for your project. You can't just choose any kind of materials and you can't just buy any tools. You MUST know and understand what you are building. Have a review at <a href="http://shedplan-woodworkingguide.blogspot.com/">http://shedplan-woodworkingguide.blogspot.com/</a></p> Good luck. Just remember when…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-11-14:2900167:Comment:3770632011-11-14T17:37:28.653ZDave Adsheadhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DaveAdshead
<p>Good luck. Just remember when purchasing a drill it must be rated at 2000 RPM or faster.</p>
<p>Good luck. Just remember when purchasing a drill it must be rated at 2000 RPM or faster.</p> It looks like I have most of…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-11-14:2900167:Comment:3770612011-11-14T14:13:48.082ZShelia Norrishttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/SheliaNorris
<p>It looks like I have most of the tools needed for this, I just need the Kreg jig, clamps, and a proper drill. I want to thank everyone for answering this question for me. I'm sure there are lots of new users and new woodworkers out there who will be helped by this post. </p>
<p>It looks like I have most of the tools needed for this, I just need the Kreg jig, clamps, and a proper drill. I want to thank everyone for answering this question for me. I'm sure there are lots of new users and new woodworkers out there who will be helped by this post. </p> shelia, you asked what you ne…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-11-14:2900167:Comment:3769662011-11-14T13:45:53.052Zsteve kiddhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/stevekidd
<p>shelia, you asked what you needed to get started. did you mean tools other than kreg? i would get a good miter saw and a good table saw. also get a cordless drill, dont mess with a corded one, but get a 18 volt or larger. also get the face clamp and 90 deg clamp and a couple 3 foot bar clamps. a speed square is also a good tool to have. and get lots of screws, you will use many more screws than you think you will. i get mine from amazon by the 1000 box, much cheaper in the long run. if you…</p>
<p>shelia, you asked what you needed to get started. did you mean tools other than kreg? i would get a good miter saw and a good table saw. also get a cordless drill, dont mess with a corded one, but get a 18 volt or larger. also get the face clamp and 90 deg clamp and a couple 3 foot bar clamps. a speed square is also a good tool to have. and get lots of screws, you will use many more screws than you think you will. i get mine from amazon by the 1000 box, much cheaper in the long run. if you are planning on using mainly 3/4 inch stock just get the 1 1/4 screws, fine or corase thread depends on the wood you will be using. hope this helps, if not contact me and i will try to help out as much as i can.</p> The new toolbox setup with th…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-11-11:2900167:Comment:3758322011-11-11T06:27:20.989ZMike Kahlehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MikeKahle
The new toolbox setup with the master and the clamps and screw is actually a real good deal, just wished they had it when I first got into kreg... and they need to add a few other things to it...<br />
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As for drills, if it is a budget thing, I recommend the cheap black and decker firestorm 18v drill. it is variable speed and works great, plus it isnt an arm and a leg to replace the batteries... either around christmas or new year I will always find a drill or a small combo package on sale for around…
The new toolbox setup with the master and the clamps and screw is actually a real good deal, just wished they had it when I first got into kreg... and they need to add a few other things to it...<br />
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As for drills, if it is a budget thing, I recommend the cheap black and decker firestorm 18v drill. it is variable speed and works great, plus it isnt an arm and a leg to replace the batteries... either around christmas or new year I will always find a drill or a small combo package on sale for around 50-60 dollars and will buy it. I get two new batteries and an extra drill and whatever else is packaged in the combo kit. right now I have 2 flash lights a stud finder 3 drills and 2 circular saws.... and a stack of batteries good and bad... I do recommend that if you do go with a B&D firestorm drill, buy the after market B&D charger. it is better than the one that comes with the drills and combo sets, it doesnt over charge and will trickle charge when the battery is full, where the one that comes with the drills will over charge and kill the batteries. They also make a radio with a charger built into too, have one and works well but I dont trust that it will not over charge. So I use the after marker charger only. Not sure what that means... y…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-11-10:2900167:Comment:3757072011-11-10T19:30:57.986ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Not sure what that means... you have a corded drill with a clutch????</p>
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<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi GIO: I already had a cordless drill when I purchased my high speed corded drill so I now can set the corded drill for drilling and the cordless for putting the screws in.</p>
<p><strong>?You can use the High speed drill clutched drill for both operations.?</strong></p>
<p>When you switch from drilling to putting the…</p>
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<p>Not sure what that means... you have a corded drill with a clutch????</p>
<p><br/><br/><cite>Dave Adshead said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi GIO: I already had a cordless drill when I purchased my high speed corded drill so I now can set the corded drill for drilling and the cordless for putting the screws in.</p>
<p><strong>?You can use the High speed drill clutched drill for both operations.?</strong></p>
<p>When you switch from drilling to putting the screws in you MUST make sure that you adjust your clutch setting to an extremely low setting. If you forget this step you most likely will strip the hole or in softwood end up going too deep.</p>
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</blockquote> Hi GIO: I already had a cordl…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-11-10:2900167:Comment:3758092011-11-10T19:25:14.919ZDave Adsheadhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DaveAdshead
<p>Hi GIO: I already had a cordless drill when I purchased my high speed corded drill so I now can set the corded drill for drilling and the cordless for putting the screws in. You can use the High speed drill clutched drill for both operations. When you switch from drilling to putting the screws in you MUST make sure that you adjust your clutch setting to an extremely low setting. If you forget this step you most likely will strip the hole or in softwood end up going too deep.</p>
<p>Hi GIO: I already had a cordless drill when I purchased my high speed corded drill so I now can set the corded drill for drilling and the cordless for putting the screws in. You can use the High speed drill clutched drill for both operations. When you switch from drilling to putting the screws in you MUST make sure that you adjust your clutch setting to an extremely low setting. If you forget this step you most likely will strip the hole or in softwood end up going too deep.</p> Hi Gio - Both is best, especi…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-11-10:2900167:Comment:3758772011-11-10T19:19:25.618ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Hi Gio - Both is best, especially just starting. No corded drill I know of is clutched so it is easy to over drive the screws. If the budget doesn't allow both, you can get on with just the cordless. The lower rpm just means the holes aren't cut as cleanly as they could be. Conversely, If you develop a good touch, there is no reason not to drive the screws with a corded drill. I routinely use my impact to drive the screws but wouldn't recommend that to anyone starting their first…</p>
<p>Hi Gio - Both is best, especially just starting. No corded drill I know of is clutched so it is easy to over drive the screws. If the budget doesn't allow both, you can get on with just the cordless. The lower rpm just means the holes aren't cut as cleanly as they could be. Conversely, If you develop a good touch, there is no reason not to drive the screws with a corded drill. I routinely use my impact to drive the screws but wouldn't recommend that to anyone starting their first project.<br/><br/><cite>Gio said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I am a beginner wood worker and I purchased theKreg K$MS Kreg Jig Master System and 674 Screw package deal and I would say that it is a good start. I would like to know what drill to buy. Can you buy a good corded clutched drill or do you need both the corded and cordless for the screwws themselves.</p>
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<p>Thank you</p>
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<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>If you have the budget, I recommend the K4 Kit. After my first project I purchased a corded drill that is over 2000 rpm for drilling. Kreg recommends it and I now know why. Less tear out and more control! I use my cordless clutched drill for putting the screws in. Good luck.</p>
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