Good Luck! Rip-cut ACS plunge saw Just got a rip-cut and installed my Bosch saw haven't used it yet but saw was a good fit. Loading ratings It allows you to assemble projects with screws, instead of making complicated joints that require advanced skills and expensive tools. How would you kreg jig 2x4 screw length raw the Quality of sfrew product? For Technical Support, please call or send a message. Sweet pea bunk bed.

It will also tell you what length screw works best for your wood thicknesses. Make sure to choose the correct joint type for your joint. Always test unfamiliar screw and jig setting combinations before using on your actual project. Do your edge to edge calculations work for my frame? Thanks for all your efforts. Hi Robert, yes the calculations should remain the same even for a corner miter joint. Best of luck! I thought there was some trick to setting the jig to avoid the breakthrough.

My drill doesn't have a setting, actually; it's variable speed, so it's all in the trigger. I don't usually pull that hard, but that might be part of it. I thought it was much more the angle than anything else. KregRep said:. My mistake, Talley.

I misread your question. You should always set your jig's setting based on the thickness of material you are drilling into. You also need to make sure that your depth collar is properly adjusted, to ensure proper pocket-hole depth. Slide the depth collar towards the jig base and lock it in place with the Allen wrench.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact our Customer Experience Team directly. You may reach them by phone at They will be more than happy to assist you. While practicing on some scrap pieces, using pocket holes to attach the edging, the screw heads created bumps in the plywood.

In this case I was drilling into the plywood, with the screw going into the oak hardwood. By time I sanded the plywood smooth I had sanded through the thin oak veneer and into the MDF core layer below. Consequently I used the biscuit joiner to attach the edging.

In this case I was drilling into the hardwood with the screw going into the plywood The tips of the screws did not break through the plywood. Would the 1" screw penetrate enough to provide any holding power? My other option is to use Rockler table top fasteners. Don, Rather than going out and buying 1" screws unless you already have some , first try adjusting the stop collar on your drill bit so that the bit doesn't drill as deep.

Once you've done that, try a test joint in some scrap stock. Also make sure that you aren't driving your screws too hard, which could cause them to compress the wood in the pocketed piece and "pull" further into the mating piece. If both of these methods fail, then yes, a shorter screw could theoretically work. With the 1" screw, you should still get sufficient holding power. Don Foley said:. Thanks Kreg Rep.

I never thought about adjusting the stop collar back. I already have 1" screws and the alternative table top fasteners. Step 1. Step 2. What kind of wood are you using? Fine-Thread for Hardwoods: Oak, Maple, Cherry, Birch, Ash, Walnut, Mahogany, Hickory Fine-thread screws for hardwoods On the other hand, hardwoods like oak, maple, and cherry are too dense and hard for coarse-thread screws.

Step 3. Will your project live indoors or outdoors? Step 4. Step 5. Related Topics An inside look at how pocket holes work. Related Plans Modular Closet Organizer.

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