drembo
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Post by drembo on Mar 11, 2020 14:12:39 GMT -8
Hello, everyone, I am new here, recently picked up a 15' '66 Aristocrat Lo-liner and am preparing to do a sides off rebuild, down to the trailer floor. I have not removed the skins yet, but from the inside and underneath, I am expecting a lot of water damage. While waiting for my shop to be cleared of my previous project, I have been collecting materials. Can someone tell me what size pocket screws to use with the 1" framing? I have never used pocket screws before. Also, as I live out in the country, its hard to "drive into town" for more materials, so how many should I buy to be sure I don't run out? I would rather have screws left over than to have to get more. Thanks all, and I am sure you will be hearing more from me 
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57 Trotwood
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Post by 57 Trotwood on Mar 12, 2020 6:58:34 GMT -8
Hi and welcome,
You will need two screws at each joint, one screw will only let the joint flex, two makes it secure. I also glue my joints, the original campers were usually not glued and were fastened together with nails.
I would get a supply of 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" screws for your joints. The screws will be specific for the pilot hole drilled by your jig. if you have the Kreg system there will be guidelines for the scres and the spacing too. The screws will probably be square drive and there will be an extra long driver in your kit.
Good luck
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Post by chriss on Mar 28, 2020 6:03:53 GMT -8
1-1/4" for 3/4 material and 1-1/2 for 1".
Also if you are dealing with soft woods like pine, fir, or poplar, then get the coarse threads.
Get the actual Kreg screws or the ones with the captured washer. There are other pockets screws out there that have smaller heads, so avoid those.
As far as count, every joint should have at least 2. Anything wider than 4", I would do 3 or more.
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Post by WhitneyK on Mar 28, 2020 18:15:18 GMT -8
I'm building new wall framework for my '67 Compact. Looks like I've used around 1 box (100 pcs) per side. But then again, that's just me.
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Post by slowlady on Apr 18, 2020 17:03:05 GMT -8
What length screws for drilling into 1x2? (.75" x 1.5")
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Post by WhitneyK on Apr 20, 2020 7:24:49 GMT -8
1-1/4" for 3/4 (.75) material and 1-1/2 for 1". Also if you are dealing with soft woods like pine, fir, or poplar, then get the coarse threads. Get the actual Kreg screws or the ones with the captured washer. There are other pockets screws out there that have smaller heads, so avoid those. As far as count, every joint should have at least 2. Anything wider than 4", I would do 3 or more. OR Try this link: Kreg: Choose the Correct Screw Length
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Post by slowlady on Apr 20, 2020 10:40:24 GMT -8
I feel super dumb but also lesson learned. I didn't realize the width of the material determined the screw length. That link is very helpful. Thank you
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Post by WhitneyK on Apr 20, 2020 11:28:06 GMT -8
I feel super dumb but also lesson learned. I didn't realize the width of the material determined the screw length. That link is very helpful. Thank you Remember, it's not the width, but the thickness of the material that determines the screw length. Width will determine quantity. |
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