"Hello Ken
I think you will find 0.5 of a mm will not make a difference due to the hinges broad alignment ability exceeding this tolerance.
Even with concealed hinges from different manufacturers this setback figure can vary from 5mm to 10 mm from…"
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Concealed Hinge Jig Setting Confusion
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The Kreg Concealed Hinge Jig has a setting for the distance from edge of the door to the nearest edge of the 35 mm cup hole. This can be set as 3, 4, 5, or 6 mm.Later in the instruction there is a…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Brennan Nov 4, 2020.
Cabinet Hardware Jig - Brad Point Bit vs. Regular Twist Bit
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The recent Cabinet Hardware Jig post got me wondering if Kreg Cabinet Hardware Jig users have found a preference for a specific type of drill bit (such as brad point vs. regular twist) when drilling…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Glen S Apr 25, 2018.
Calculating Screw Penetration Depth
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Based on an earlier post I spent some time trying to determine how to calculate the screw penetration depth given the screw length. This is what I came up with:Penetration Depth…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ken Kortch Mar 11, 2018.
Suggestion: K4 Drill Guide Pin with Square Drive
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I have a K4 Kreg Jig Master System. With the Dust Collection Attachment in place I find it almost impossible to loosen/tighten the brass (?) knurled screw (Drill Guide Pin) that holds the Drill Guide…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by KregCS Feb 5, 2018.
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Concealed Hinge Jig Setting Confusion
The Kreg Concealed Hinge Jig has a setting for the distance from edge of the door to the nearest edge of the 35 mm cup hole. This can be set as 3, 4, 5, or 6 mm.Later in the instruction there is a table that converts the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the 35 mm cup hole to the 3/4/5/6 mm setting.That table lists the following conversions:21 mm --> 3 mm22 mm --> 4 mm23 mm --> 5 mm24 mm --> 6 mmThis confuses me. Given that half of the diameter of the 35 mm cup…See More
Ken Kortch replied to Heather Mesa's discussion 'Hard time pocketing 2x4'
"There are really only three "settings" associated with a Kreg Jig:
1. Distance from end of the jig to the edge of the pocket hole material. This is used to ensure that the screw exits the pocket hole piece at the center of its thickness.…"
Ken Kortch replied to DaveTinley's discussion 'Back with Kreg'
"I don't use a K5 jig so excuse my ignorance.
Can't you just set the jig height for 1/2 inch, put a U.S. nickel (5 cent coin) on the bottom of the jig, gently insert the drill bit into the bushing hole until the drill bit tip touches the…"
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