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Post by aslmx on Aug 16, 2017 15:17:17 GMT -8
I ended up buying a Kreg mini. It works great for me at only $20. I don't advise it to newbies but I was able to hold it in place by hand and drill my holes. I used regular 1 1/4" coarse thread dry wall screws so I didn't have to buy the more expensive kreg screws. Just thought I'd share in case anyone was looking for a cheap way to do pocket screws. m.lowes.com/pd/Kreg-Mini-Kreg-Jig-Pocket-Hole-Kit/1058457 |
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Post by reddirtramblers on Sept 7, 2017 12:52:20 GMT -8
I have one of these also and they work great for a lot of applications. I set the end of my board against a bench-hook then I only have to stop the jig from rotating.
One thing to bear in mind is that the pocket hole screw head has a flat underside that butts against the larger bore base of a pocket hole to draw the wood pieces together. Regular wood/deck/drywall screws are conical on the underside so under pressure they can get pulled into the wood and act like a wedge leading to splits. If you're driving the screws with an impact it's easy to blow right through.
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Post by mobiltec on Sept 10, 2017 14:51:57 GMT -8
I never use drywall screws in my projects. They are made to countersink themselves in drywall and will split or weaken wood. Also the heads come off easily. They are brittle and not meant to use for anything but drywall. Now deck screws are another thing. At least they are strong and have their place in trailer building. But not for pocket holes. For those I use standard zinc coated pan head screws. You can buy a hundred for about $5 or less depending on size. I use #8 one inch long to one and a half inches depending on what I'm doing with them.
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Post by chriss on Sept 23, 2017 8:58:13 GMT -8
Drywall screws are brittle. Everyone else is correct, they have a flat head that gives greater holding power and keeps wood from splitting. There is also coarse and fine head, depending on the wood you are using.
I think drywall screws rank up there with silicone on the no-no list.
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Post by aslmx on Oct 3, 2017 17:32:16 GMT -8
All the screws do are hold the glue till it dries. I googled camper explosion due to dry wall screw failure and came up with no results.
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Post by aslmx on Oct 3, 2017 17:45:16 GMT -8
I have one of these also and they work great for a lot of applications. I set the end of my board against a bench-hook then I only have to stop the jig from rotating. One thing to bear in mind is that the pocket hole screw head has a flat underside that butts against the larger bore base of a pocket hole to draw the wood pieces together. Regular wood/deck/drywall screws are conical on the underside so under pressure they can get pulled into the wood and act like a wedge leading to splits. If you're driving the screws with an impact it's easy to blow right through. my new dewalt impact has torque settings like a drill |
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