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Post by bmxovich on Apr 19, 2014 6:58:45 GMT -8
I needed to add a Kreg to my tool arsenal with my upcoming trailer projects. I hit up my local supplier and he swung me an amazing deal on the stuff you see here. He had it sitting in the warehouse and wanted to dump it on me. Great timing. Looking forward to using them. Bottom center is the Kreg Jr. It's really all you need for most of your repairs.
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Post by soup on Apr 19, 2014 17:33:23 GMT -8
NICE!!!
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Post by kc on May 30, 2014 13:47:47 GMT -8
Since this photo is gone, can someone please advise on which/what Kreg tool to purchase? Thanks, not too sure, seem to be many options.
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Post by John Palmer on May 30, 2014 19:58:35 GMT -8
Since this photo is gone, can someone please advise on which/what Kreg tool to purchase? Thanks, not too sure, seem to be many options. Kreg JR. works fine for me. I would consider it a "must have" tool for doing canned hams.
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Post by yas on May 30, 2014 20:28:23 GMT -8
I'm not sure how I got along before my Kreg Jr, even before I started working on a Canned Ham. What a great tool. Simple and inexpensive.
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Post by bmxovich on May 30, 2014 20:48:01 GMT -8
Since this photo is gone, can someone please advise on which/what Kreg tool to purchase? Thanks, not too sure, seem to be many options. Strange, I have no idea why my pic disappeared. But, the Kreg Jr or R3 I think they call it is all you need. I ended up with the Jr and the K5, along with a master screw assortment, clamp etc. I was in the right place at the right time. The K5 is nice for bench work but the jr is the ticket for repairing these trailers.
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Post by vikx on May 30, 2014 21:38:35 GMT -8
Bmx, post the photo again and I'll try to get it back where it belongs... Looks like you may have moved it to a different album or accidentally deleted it.
Folks, keep in mind: Once you post a photo, leave it where it is. If deleted, the picture here will disappear. Wonder how I know that??
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Post by bmxovich on May 31, 2014 17:01:54 GMT -8
Bmx, post the photo again and I'll try to get it back where it belongs... Looks like you may have moved it to a different album or accidentally deleted it. Folks, keep in mind: Once you post a photo, leave it where it is. If deleted, the picture here will disappear. Wonder how I know that?? There we go, all fixed
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Post by vikx on May 31, 2014 21:50:07 GMT -8
Good on ya! I'll delete the last few post after everyone has a chance to read them.
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Post by ladywendolyn on Jun 1, 2014 19:50:02 GMT -8
So... everybody... what is a Kreg and what does it do? Especially since it is described as a "must have tool for canned hams."
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Post by John Palmer on Jun 1, 2014 20:27:17 GMT -8
So... everybody... what is a Kreg and what does it do? Especially since it is described as a "must have tool for canned hams." Here's the FYI on how and why a Kreg JR. jig is so important for the framing repairs on these little trailers. I'm sure if you had a complete cabinet making wood working shop you would likely have a different way to accomplish the sturdy joining of the replacement framing. But with this small tool any dummy in his driveway can easily come up with consistently good joints with a minimum amount of tools. You will also need a 3/8" electric drill and a good quality "C-Clamp" style vise grips with the "flat pad type clamping ends". You can also use the tool by removing the guide plates and placing one screw through it into the wood framing you are joining for special applications. At first you will look at it and think it's "over priced" for a nylon plastic tool. But in time, you will find it's a great tool. I would put it right next to a Multi Tool as a must have for this type of restoration. A little Titebond, and some of the special shouldered Kreg screws, and you on you way to "wood joining bliss", LOL.
The Kreg screws are not "as you would expect" in the hardware section of your Orange Big Box Store. They have somehow seen the need to place them in the back of the tool section area, on a high shelf? I use 1 1/2" length mostly, but you might need shorter 1 1/4" for a "thin walled" Shasta?
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Post by ladywendolyn on Jun 1, 2014 20:44:59 GMT -8
I'm going to buy this next week when I'm in the USA.. I don't think I have seen it in Canada. Is it at most big box stores?
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Post by John Palmer on Jun 1, 2014 21:07:02 GMT -8
I'm going to buy this next week when I'm in the USA.. I don't think I have seen it in Canada. Is it at most big box stores? You want to buy three of the four items in the top photo. (1) The screw assortment. (2) The Kreg JR. in the plastic box contains the jig, the shouldered drill bit and collar, and the driver for the square drive screws. The box has a setting gauge for the drill bit to be adjusted for the different thickness woods. (3) The "pad type" Vise Grip is something I just use from my tool stock, it's a common clamping tool, you will need several of them for all kinds of uses. I use them every day.
I'm not sure I have seen the Kreg tools in a big box store? I bought mine from a Rockler wood working store in my area. I'd check "on line" first.
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Post by vikx on Jun 1, 2014 22:20:54 GMT -8
Believe it or not: I have a Kreg and never had the need to use it.
Trim screws and pre-drilling are quicker and just as accurate for me. Just don't want to take the time to set up the jig when I'm already done...
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Post by bigbill on Jun 2, 2014 7:12:15 GMT -8
I use the kreg screws every place the factory used staples plus many more places once you learn to set it up it is very fast and makes a strong connection. They can be bought at Lowes. HomeDepot and most large hardware stores. I would also suggest buying the pkg of two extra driver bits it gives you a long and a shorter bit. Coming back to setup on a Shasta once set for 3/4 boards you never need to change it. When I first started to use it I thought it might be more trouble than it was worth but soon learned it was no trouble and now couldn't live without it.
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