Markings on side of jig .... blue/white?

[Graeme Whittle]

I recently bought a Kreg k3 system from Woodcraft in Fort Myers in Florida. I'm very happy with it and have made a few projects with it. My question is, on the side of the drill guide where you set the wood thickness the graduated markings are not coloured in and can sometimes be a little tricky to read .... yet I have seen on some videos that the markings on jigs are actually in white. Is this a different type of jig or has mine just had the paint job missing? Thanks for any help you can offer. Graeme

[James Paul Weaver]

Hi Craeme; I had the same thought when I purchased my jig. I found someplace, not sure where now, to use "white out" that is used in typing to correct a mistyped letter... you brush across the marks that you want enhanced and wipe off the access, after it has dried..and the deep impression stays white. Jim

[Robert J Guidry Sr]

The Jigs come without the white. What you see in the video is done by the process James stated.

[Graeme Whittle]

That's solved that one ....... thanks for your replys. lt seems like a great mod, I'll have to get some white out.
Thanks.

[Jens Jensen]

Mix up flour and water to a paste and rub over ,let dry completely and then wipe it with clean towel.It will last for longest time

[Britt Kelch]

at the price Kreg charges fo the tool it should be easier to read.

[kenny from Sundre]

Considering the thought and quality that Kreg puts into thier products. I was surprised at the lack of colored markings for the depth settings myself. The white markings on your pocket jigs would give them the professional finishing touch that I would expect from Kreg. I have a number of Kreg products, including a router table with fence, and a miter fence for my table saw . I am very happy with all of them, they are very accurate and useful tools. Keep up the good work Kreg.