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Drill Bits for Glass - Carbide Tip tricks

It doesn't matter what brand you buy, they all work in a similar fashion.

Carbide Tip Glass and Tile Cutting Drill Bit Sets are cheaper to purchase than Diamond tipped circular types.

To be honest all you have to be is patient (after a few mistakes, running water is not a bad idea if you can manage it) otherwise pay attention to the glass or tile you are intending to cut into and where you intend to drill.  Try to see if…

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Added by Christopher Michaut on March 10, 2016 at 10:07pm — No Comments

Kreg Precision Beaded Face Frame System

I have been looking at this system for a couple of years now and been wondering when are Kreg going to release the mark 2 version with a better clamping set up and possibly a better runner slide as I've seen both of these parts of the product criticized. It's been out since 2009 I believe, any news Kreg?

Also, it is impossible to find a dealer in the UK were I live to supply one, and the pricing on Amazon seems pretty high... so the question to Kreg is when are you going to…

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Added by mike healey on February 2, 2016 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Where in the world is the imperial system used!

I live in Australia. I recently purchased a Kreg K4 Jig from our local Australian supplier and was looking forward to using it. On opening the packaging I've discovered that all measurements are in inches. Australia has not officially used this imperial system since 1976. I was bewildered to learn that no metric product is available. My dilemma Is that i use and struggle with this old and ancient system or not use the machine at all.



I am extremely disappointed that although most of… Continue

Added by Philip Sharp on December 7, 2015 at 8:49pm — 27 Comments

DeWalt DWP611PK Router

I picked up a cheap $29 Harbor Freight trim router to cut grooves for splines in miter joints.  I was thoroughly disappointed when the 1/8" splines were extremely loose within the grooves.  The grooves ended up measuring .168 inches using a .125" bit.  Since then, I looked at the compact router offerings from Bosch, DeWalt & Porter Cable.

All were 1.25 HP, had 1/4" collets, came in a package that included a plunge base and were highly rated by their users. I chose the DeWalt…

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Added by Tim Grace on November 25, 2015 at 9:49am — 1 Comment

Cordpro

I bought this for blowing leaves with to manage my 100 ft 12 gauge wire extension cord .

Ideal cord manager really works well.

Here is an interesting cord manager I found .

http://www.cordpro.com/

Added by Gary roofner on October 12, 2015 at 11:33am — No Comments

Portable Base

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I like this portable base a lot, but it has one design flow that I found a little annoying. The 3 mounting holes on the base are not counter sunk to allow mounting screws to be flush with the bottom of the base. Thus when using a jig in the base the jig adjustment are off by the height of the screw head that was used. The jig will not sit flush to the bottom of the base.

Added by Joseph Fehrenbacher on September 20, 2015 at 10:08am — No Comments

Kreg Rip Cut

Since I bought the Rip Cut I have questioned the quality and design of the tool. It took me multiple times to get it calibrated. I then made one rip cut on 3/4" plywood with my 6 1/2" saw. It did not stay square and totally screwed up my wood. Never going to use that again. It should be all aluminum and they need a better way to mount the saw to the sled. No more screws and more secure.

Added by Duane Dickinson on September 13, 2015 at 5:30pm — 9 Comments

Kreg Jig Jr.

I do love this product, making it easy to build projects for my home. Just started building a book case and hit a snag.

I am using 1/2" material and followed the screw size chart which says the 1" screw and it was too long and came out the other side! I was abruptly disappointed as on my last project I used 3/4" material and it was a breeze.

Anyone had this issue with 1/2" material?

Added by Gw on September 1, 2015 at 5:30am — 3 Comments

SawStop Professional 3HP/52" rip

Received the SawStop about a week ago and have used it enough that I think I can write a review.  First off, I bought this saw due to the safety aspect, my old saw was a 3HP Shop Fox. 

The things I like about the saw:

-Dust collection is better than my previous saw, the blade is encased in a shroud and the overarm collector works; the only dust that…

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Added by justin waldron on August 9, 2015 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

Kreg Screw Survey Request

Just completed the Kreg Screw survey and would like to add a request that the survey did not give me an opportunity to. I want to echo others OC members who've stated they buy from Amazon without issue. Good thing because they have become difficult to find at any convenient brick and mortar location here in…

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Added by JustinDOzone on July 7, 2015 at 9:31pm — 9 Comments

Kreg HD

I am a long time kreg user and own many products, just purchased the kreg HD for use with some framing.  I received it this weekend and was very disappointed once I opened the package to see the jig was only packaged in cardboard and no case to keep everything together.  What do others use for a case for the HD?  Also, was disappointed the area set for clamps was not the correct size to receive either side of the face clamps that I own.  One side was too small (Jig would fall off) and the…

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Added by Mark McLean on May 31, 2015 at 4:00pm — No Comments

the best thing since sliced bread

Hi everyone,

My name is Joe. I purchased my first Kreg Jig, the K4. I'll tell ya, it's the best thing since sliced bread. I built my laundry room cabinets with this jig and man it was great. As long as your cuts are straight you get perfect tight joints that you can even see in some cases. It feels good drilling the hole knowing you're going to get perfect joints and you want to keep building everything. Lol. I just laminated my counter top and added a piece to make my L shape. Tight…

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Added by Joe Hill on May 19, 2015 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Kreg Precision Router Table

Hey everyone,   just wanted to know if anyone else has had problems with their precision router table. I,ve have had two, the first is the fence do not line up with each other, soft wood its not to bad, ( like pine) but hard wood  I have to pull the piece from the fence to clear the other one , and we all know what happens there. the second is the bracket that holds the fence to the table. is comes lose, I,ve tighten the screws so many times that  they have become strip. I,ve been…

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Added by steve deshasier sr on April 2, 2015 at 7:00am — 4 Comments

DeWalt DW618PK Router

My old (circa 1982) Craftsman 1.25 HP router would not hold a large (3/4" straight @ 1/8" depth) bit securely so I did some homework and picked up the DeWalt DW618PK router. The DW618 is a 2.25 HP variable speed router with 1/2" collet.  The PK indicates that it comes with both a fixed base and a plunge base and a nice soft case to carry everything. 

My  first use was cutting some 3/4" dadoes in a work bench top to install some T-track. I was able to set the depth stop on the plunge…

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Added by Tim Grace on March 10, 2015 at 11:00am — 5 Comments

Rip-Cut Saw Guide

I just bought the saw guide and watched a few YouTube videos.

I started using it and it is a great tool. It was easy to set up with my DeWalt saw.

I am planning on building some cabinets and am going to use the Rip-Cut jig.

And of course the trusty pocket-hole jig too.

Added by Paul Campolieta on March 2, 2015 at 2:30pm — 5 Comments

Radial Arm Drill RAD

I bought this Drill in the last quarter 2014.

Its not your average Drill Press so I thought I would post a review for it.

My Radial Arm Drill review RDP-116

 

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Carba-Tec branded 5 Speed Radial Arm Drill Press.

 Motor is ½ hp

5 speed pulley system 500 to 2450 RPM

Keyed Chuck capacity 1 to…

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Added by Robert Brennan on February 28, 2015 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Square Cut

just bought one, great idea! i like to use my ryobi 18v 5 1/2 circular saw alot. i found that the square cut guide arm does not reach the saw base. i was wondering if it would be ok to drill another hole to fix this? their are other circle from the manufacturing process that i think i can use as a guide. whatcha think??

rob

Added by Rob Davenport on February 21, 2015 at 6:29pm — 2 Comments

Foreman DB210

I've had a K4 for a couple of years, and immediately wanted the Foreman when I saw the release info for it. I was fortunate enough to be in a position to buy it a few weeks ago, and I love it. We are helping a nephew build a kitchen island, and doing his cabinets took so much less time using this machine. The last time we made a few cabinets at once we used the K4, and while it did a nice job, this is so much better. I used to have to take a break after drilling a bunch of holes but not… Continue

Added by Lanelle Warrick on February 13, 2015 at 1:34am — 1 Comment

I'm so happy receiving my Kreg bits and screws.

I'm so happy receiving my Kreg bits and screws. Nobody regrets spending for this brand in my beautiful Costa Rica. Anyway, I bought on Amazon site. Bye everybody.

Added by Herbert Romero G. on January 21, 2015 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Kreg Universal Workbench 28" x 20"

Just finished assembling my new Kreg Universal Workbench with casters.  Great quality and gotta love that blue!  Easy assembly using a 1/2" socket wrench with extension.  Planning to use it as a mobile miter saw stand so now I have to figure out what kind of top and how to attach raised wings to support the material being cut.

Added by Wendy Ratcliff on December 6, 2014 at 1:22am — 17 Comments

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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.

Product Reviews

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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