Kreg K3 Master System bench mounting plate.MP4

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Comment by david crane on January 10, 2011 at 10:09am

Thank for the idea of sinking the jig in the bench - will implement - solves a variety of construction issues

Comment by Pete Olsen on October 14, 2010 at 1:44pm

Hi Graeme,
I used the mounting plate idea, but my materials are the opposite way around; the base is hardwood and the bar for the vice is square tube steel salvaged from a scrap desk (I work in a school).
I made the base a lot wider than the Kreg (300mm - ish) and put wooden rails along the edges, the same height as the jig, to give more stability when drilling bigger sheets. I only got the thing yesterday and have used it to repair several broken stools.
I think I'll mostly use it at work to make bookcases and things like that. What I'll use it for at home is another matter.
Fun, isn't it? Cheers.

Comment by Christopher Weisel on October 2, 2010 at 6:28am

Great idea. Very nice workmanship on your projects!! Thanks for the video.

Comment by John McNitt on September 30, 2010 at 6:49pm

Got it - Thanks. I will be doing the same.

Comment by Graeme Whittle on September 30, 2010 at 1:11am

Hi John .... Sure. The screw is a 5" long No 10.
I predrilled a clearance hole about three quarters the way through the 4X1, the screw only screws through the last inch. I chopped 1" off the end of the screw to form a flat face. This flat face pushes against the 1" ash on the underside of the jig and holds it firm. I hope that explains it ok .... if not, let me know and I will take a couple of pictures and post them up.

You can see another of my projects at
http://shedprojects.blogspot.com/2010/04/chest-is-now-complete.html
Thanks for looking and your comments.

Comment by John McNitt on September 29, 2010 at 10:08pm

Smashing! Great idea and a nice job putting the video together. I don't quite get how the locking screw actually works though. Will you explain that please?

Comment by Graeme Whittle on September 26, 2010 at 10:06am

I have to thank Jim Delorme for giving me the idea of sinking the jig in to the bench. I hope you like the idea and can use it in your shops.