smccusk
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Post by smccusk on Dec 5, 2013 12:42:32 GMT -8
I found a nice post (Shasta restoration) use for my Kreg jig. Two new corn hole sets, one set is off to a charity silent auction the other will be traveling with the Shasta next summer. I’m running out of projects now…still looking for the right trailer to keep me busy.  |
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Post by SusieQ on Dec 6, 2013 6:50:14 GMT -8
Nice work! Great paint job, too. I bought a Kreg pocket hole jig a couple of days ago. Best thing since sliced bread.
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Post by SusieQ on Feb 27, 2014 8:35:14 GMT -8
Any tips for positioning the jig and setting the collar for the correct depth?
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John Palmer
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Hi, From a vintage trailer guy located in Santa Ana, CA. It's good to see lots of activity here.
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Post by John Palmer on Feb 27, 2014 9:10:34 GMT -8
Any tips for positioning the jig and setting the collar for the correct depth? The box/case that it came in, has a nice gauge to help the set the drill collar for the thickness of wood your working on. |
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Post by SusieQ on Feb 27, 2014 9:26:12 GMT -8
Any tips for positioning the jig and setting the collar for the correct depth? The box/case that it came in, has a nice gauge to help the set the drill collar for the thickness of wood your working on. Oops, I'll have to try and locate that. I can tell you that trial and error is a lot of error. I didn't buy the whole set, just the single one but I think I do still have the directions. Thanks, John. |
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Post by cowcharge on Mar 21, 2014 18:08:24 GMT -8
If you're using 3/4" wood, just set the front edge of the Kreg at the edge of the wood. The thicker the wood, the farther back from the edge you go. The collar depth I got off the box, but I'm sure you can google a table of the info.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Mar 31, 2014 18:15:38 GMT -8
I asked my carpenter husband what a "Kreg Jig" was? He said he had no idea, but I said "I keep seeing people talking about it, it must be something great!!" So I went on youtube and looked it up.
Showed him and asked him if he had one. He said "I don't know why they just don't say pocket screw jig, so everyone knows what they're talking about". He says he has one but it's not "fancy" like that. Looks pretty cool to me!
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Post by schweetcruisers on Mar 31, 2014 19:16:43 GMT -8
I asked my carpenter husband what a "Kreg Jig" was? He said he had no idea, but I said "I keep seeing people talking about it, it must be something great!!" So I went on youtube and looked it up. Showed him and asked him if he had one. He said "I don't know why they just don't say pocket screw jig, so everyone knows what they're talking about". He says he has one but it's not "fancy" like that. Looks pretty cool to me! Kinda like calling all body filler Bondo, all cola Coke, all facial tissues Kleenex... |
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Mar 31, 2014 19:29:02 GMT -8
I asked my carpenter husband what a "Kreg Jig" was? He said he had no idea, but I said "I keep seeing people talking about it, it must be something great!!" So I went on youtube and looked it up. Showed him and asked him if he had one. He said "I don't know why they just don't say pocket screw jig, so everyone knows what they're talking about". He says he has one but it's not "fancy" like that. Looks pretty cool to me! Kinda like calling all body filler Bondo, all cola Coke, all facial tissues Kleenex... Yep, I think he just pre-dates the jig................ssshhhhh......................... |
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