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dato's vs Kreg

so why exactly is everyone using the kreg instead of good old dato's.  Are the Kreg joints better,stronger or is it a time saving thing?

Started by Sean in General Woodworking

2 Sep 20, 2012
Reply by kenny from Sundre

"In Place" Flush Trimming?

Background: My wife and I are making a basic "bookcase-style" dollhouse for our daughter's third birthday. Last night, after our jigsaw di…

Started by Peter Rossi in Beginners' Zone

2 Sep 19, 2012
Reply by Peter Rossi

Help me with my project! 2x4 Folding Table Base

Hi All you Kreg experts, I need to make a base for a 4'x8' plywood top.  I want it to be slightly smaller (length and width) than the top a…

Started by Justin in Beginners' Zone

8 Sep 19, 2012
Reply by Justin

Big mistake

This weekend I tried to use 1/2 inch melamine to make a box. The jig was a disaster! It just tore through the sides of the board. Guess I b…

Started by Daniel R Mack in General Woodworking

7 Sep 19, 2012
Reply by Jay Boutwell

Breaker trips!!! when using Ridgid table saw and Shop Vac Grrrrrr >:(

I have this vacuum http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/ShopEquipment/ShopVacuums/PRDOVR~0540240P/Mastervac+45+L+Wet+Dry+Vacuum.js

Started by Matt H in General Woodworking

14 Sep 19, 2012
Reply by Julian P. Miller

Leggo of some Leggo table plans!

Hey guy, I don't know if y'all have this problem that I do, but my son has recently developed a love for leggos. I want to build him a tabl…

Started by chris andrews in Beginners' Zone

1 Sep 18, 2012
Reply by James Waller

Flush trim

I am working on some outdoor furniture, and while I have had no problems flush trimming the larger pieces to the 1/4" MDF patterns I made u…

Started by Stephen in Beginners' Zone

7 Sep 17, 2012
Reply by Ken Darga

Used the HD yet?

I've not purchased one yet but was looking to see others results so far..

Started by Larry Crouse in Beginners' Zone

16 Sep 17, 2012
Reply by Betrice Hovey

How to use plugs

Ok...I drilled the hole, screwed the pieces together.then slid a kreg plug into the hole. my problem is that the plug is way too long for t…

Started by Mike Martin in Community-Specific

4 Sep 17, 2012
Reply by james wilhelm

Joining different mat'l thickness??? Jig setting?

I'm making a bookcase where I'm going to be using 3/4 mat'l, but only 1/2 mat'l for the back.  How do you set the jig up to attach the two…

Started by Brad Bird in Beginners' Zone

4 Sep 17, 2012
Reply by John Paddenburg

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Jig settings for 2 ¾ x 1 ½ boards with 30 degree miters?

I making a hex ring out of 2x4s ripped to 2 ¾ inches wide with 30 degree miters.  What setting on the Jig should I used? 1 ½ is too much.  Thanks.Continue

Started by Patrick Halinski in Kreg Jig® Operation Dec 30, 2023.

40mm Cup Hinge Jig Question

Hi All.....I have the 35mm Kreg Jig hinge drill guide. The guide is great for 35mm Hinge Cups, but I have a speciality 40MM hinge cup to drill.Has anyone adapted the Kreg guide to work with 40mm Forsner drill bits? Or have a guide that works…Continue

Started by Ed Anderson in Beginners' Zone Oct 3, 2023.

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New Kreg 720Pro

I saw the video Kreg put out for this new jig and had high hopes for it.

I purchased one today and am very disappointed with it.

First the docking station is extremely cheap. The plastic is pathetic. A Lego has more…

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Posted by Duke Leon on February 15, 2021 at 9:00pm

Not Pleased With Pocket Hole Construction

Several months ago, I purchased the Kreg K4MS so that I could build the Lego Table as outlined on the companion "buildsomething" web site which exclusively uses pocket hole construction.  I have considerable experience with conventional…

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Posted by Robert Ringel on September 17, 2020 at 1:48pm — 9 Comments

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