Thanks for the video lesson. I finally opened and used my K4. I know that I will be using it a lot more now. I can see how much easier, faster and neater my work will be... and how much more professional my woodworking will be.
Excellent video! Answered the questions I have about uses of different screws and tips and tricks on what screws to use with different board thickness.
I’m a fan of pocket screws NOW but for several years I didn’t have much success and shied away from pocket screws. I was mistakenly using the full length of the screw rather than the step section to set the depth collar on the drill. I couldn’t find where you had specified this information and had limited success. “Woodwork Web” recently had a video where he explicitly showed where to set the collar-now I’m looking for projects that I can use Kreg Products. 😊
Most hardware stores have flat head + self tapping screws available at lower cost. You don't need flat heads if you're careful when driving and use glue, but self tapping is nice. BUT - I have even gotten away with using galvanized deck screws on a couple different outdoor projects, which might be the "worst" screws you could use for this. They do not have a pan head (eg. could split the wood), have dull threading, and are not self tapping. Works fine if you eyeball the entry angle and predrill the holes (doesn't have to be perfect). You can allow the screws to poke the wood, so you know the exact entry location to predrill. Glue is important here. That said, Kreg offers nice organizational screw kits to make it easy for you. Ease of use and understanding is their target. If you have a lot of joints to do, just opt for the added expense and get the Kreg screws.
maybe this has been asked already but if I'm drilling the pocket into 1' but attaching 3/4" what size do i use? i can figure out same size wood to same size but larger to smaller I'm troubled.
Good vid, but hoped you had showed us what you mean by "thickness" of a board. A board has many sides and there are two boards involved. So would it be accurate to say to use a 1.5 inch screw for a 2x4, or would you use a 3.5 inch screw?
Check out McFeelys, they make a "Super-Eight" for MDF as well as a "PocketMax" for 2x material. I just got 2000 of each today. So far so good on the Super-Eights as long as you clutch your drill low when driving them. Compared to the Kreg Course Thread & the Super-Eights have a courser thread. The PocketMax are awesome on 2x material. I had 2xs and MDF cut and drilled already so when I opened the box I plowed thru a few and no tear outs on the MDF with no glue. The 2xs no splits!
Please make an MDF screw. I know that the course screw covers the MDF but its not perfect. I still get cracking in projects. Other than that I love your wonderful product. I just got 1000 of every screw as well as most of the clamps, and the HD jig. So far. So good.
Great, but what if your boards are an odd thickness? I have many cedar boards that were given to me and they are 11/16" thick. I can alter the drill guide and the drill stop but what screw works. The 1" coarse screw is too short and pulls out and the 1 1/4" is too long. AC
Using pocket hole joinery, sometimes I have a need to get as close to doing a dry fit as possible. Question: Is it advisable to reuse the same location a second time when going back to do the final assembly. In other words can I screw into the same location a second time? Thank you!
Ability to do dry assembly is one of the great things about pocket-hole joinery. You can assemble and reassemble a pocket-hole joint multiple times, as long as you don't over-drive the screw. If you drive the screw too forcefully, you can potentially strip the hole that the screw threads into. If that ever happens, just insert a toothpick or wood sliver and cut it flush. Overdriving can also compress the wood under the screw head, which is harder to fix. But it's uncommon. So, if you need to do a dry assembly, you absolutely can.
I bought a K5 jig only to find the supplier here in Australia(Carbatec)could not supply the standard 1 1/4" screw with maxiloc head and coarse thread. The most common screw required for 3/4" thick ply. I will now be looking for alternate screw types from other makers.
+labrat7357 Hi there. A great option is Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_18?url=search-alias%3Dtools&field-keywords=1+1+4+kreg+screws&sprefix=1+1%2F4%22+kreg+screws%2Caps%2C154. Although shipping fees may apply, they are generally very straightforward with their international shipping prices and time frames.
The shortest Blue-Kote is 1 1/4". You can see the sizes available here: www.kregtool.com/shop/pocket-hole-joinery/pocket-hole-screws-plugs/blue-kote-pocket-hole-screws/SMLBKSCREWS.html
It depends which piece the screw is going into (the piece that has the pocket hole in it). If the receiving piece is oak, we recommend using fine-thread screws. If the receiving piece is plywood, we recommend coarse-thread.
I’m also wondering this. If attaching an oak face frame to a ply cabinet, the pocket holes are cut into the plywood, but you are drilling into the oak with the screw. My intuition tells me to use the washer head hardwood screws…correct?
Do me a favor make the 1 1/2 screws a different color then the 1 1/4 because it sucks when your buying 2000 screws of each size and the get dumped in one bin and mixed up
Coarse-thread screws are recommended for MDF. Placement depends upon your project. Technical Support is always happy to help at 800-447-8638 or technicalsuport@kregtool.com
The Micro works with Kreg Pan-Head Pocket-Hole Screws (SPS). Kreg Jig HD Screws are optimized for use with the Kreg Jig HD and 11/2" and larger stock. Learn more here: www.kregtool.com/store/c20/kregreg-screws/
0:05 "you already know that Kreg joinery is one of the easiest, fastest, and strongest joints you can use in virtually any woodworking project" *Pocket hole joinery
Hi lost my screw bit and bought a new. But I made a mistake my new drill bit is 3.5mm head and the screws are 3mm. When I by a new skreg skrew bit, how do I now that it will be 3mm?
You can search for retailers near you at kregtool.com/retailers. We recommend checking their website and/or calling ahead, as products stocked varies by retailer. Our products are also available online through Amazon and kregtool.com/solutions.
Drywall screws are specifically meant for drywall. Surprisingly they are not a strong screw. If exposed to water they will bleed causing a dark stain and even rust. Also with a bugle head screw they can split the wood. Finally I have been a drywall boarder for 25 years, so I have some knowledge as to how these screws perform.
So I'm confused! I have 40mm thick oak worktop for my kitchen and thought I'd try using my kreg jig to fix the joints. After watching this I think I need 2 1/2" blue coat fine screws but kreg doesn't sell fine screws in blue cote??? And it seems that fine screws (for oak) only go up as high as 1 1/2". Looks like I'm going back to the router and traditional fixing and sending my kreg jig back for a refund. Disappointing
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11 year old video still helping folks today! Thanks for the info!!
I'm new to woodworking, but I'm really happy with all of the Kreg products I've used so far.
This is probably the best Kreg pocket hole video.
Thank you!
Excellent explanation for us newbies to pocket hole joinery. Thanks for making it clearer.
Thanks for the video lesson. I finally opened and used my K4. I know that I will be using it a lot more now. I can see how much easier, faster and neater my work will be... and how much more professional my woodworking will be.
Loved the explanation about using screws for different thickness of timbers to be joined.
Excellent! This video answered ALL my questions about all the different kinds of Kreg screws. Thank you!
Excellent video! Answered the questions I have about uses of different screws and tips and tricks on what screws to use with different board thickness.
Thank you! So much trial and error, I cant wait to fix it after this video
These tutorial videos are excellent. The more I watch them the more I am sure that the Kreg system is the best to use.
very helpful thank you for taking the time to explain the simple way to choose a screw
Great video, all questions answered and well presented. Thank you.
This is still the best video and it came out in 2011!
Why wasn’t this guy around when I took shop in high school.
Excellent presentation. Super clear. Thanks.
Very well presented, thank’s.
Thank you for the great information.
Nice little explanation video. Enjoyed it.
VERY informative. Thanks for creating videos
Stellar vid! Thanks for the explanation.
yes very clear ,well presented
I’m a fan of pocket screws NOW but for several years I didn’t have much success and shied away from pocket screws. I was mistakenly using the full length of the screw rather than the step section to set the depth collar on the drill. I couldn’t find where you had specified this information and had limited success. “Woodwork Web” recently had a video where he explicitly showed where to set the collar-now I’m looking for projects that I can use Kreg Products. 😊
Should have watched this video before starting my project, let see what I can savage.
I'm very glad I watched. Quite informational. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the tips!!!
Thank for posting the video... I would like to know if there is a video or guide for setting the color of the drill to get the correct depth?
Most hardware stores have flat head + self tapping screws available at lower cost. You don't need flat heads if you're careful when driving and use glue, but self tapping is nice.
BUT - I have even gotten away with using galvanized deck screws on a couple different outdoor projects, which might be the "worst" screws you could use for this. They do not have a pan head (eg. could split the wood), have dull threading, and are not self tapping. Works fine if you eyeball the entry angle and predrill the holes (doesn't have to be perfect). You can allow the screws to poke the wood, so you know the exact entry location to predrill. Glue is important here.
That said, Kreg offers nice organizational screw kits to make it easy for you. Ease of use and understanding is their target. If you have a lot of joints to do, just opt for the added expense and get the Kreg screws.
Very thorough , thanks!
maybe this has been asked already but if I'm drilling the pocket into 1' but attaching 3/4" what size do i use? i can figure out same size wood to same size but larger to smaller I'm troubled.
Very informative! Thanks!
thanks for video it's very use full. that's what i looking for.....
Good vid, but hoped you had showed us what you mean by "thickness" of a board. A board has many sides and there are two boards involved. So would it be accurate to say to use a 1.5 inch screw for a 2x4, or would you use a 3.5 inch screw?
Great video very informative thanks
Super helpful. Thanks.
Thank you so much!
thank you very informative.
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is very Cool.
Very very good video! 😍
Check out McFeelys, they make a "Super-Eight" for MDF as well as a "PocketMax" for 2x material. I just got 2000 of each today. So far so good on the Super-Eights as long as you clutch your drill low when driving them. Compared to the Kreg Course Thread & the Super-Eights have a courser thread. The PocketMax are awesome on 2x material. I had 2xs and MDF cut and drilled already so when I opened the box I plowed thru a few and no tear outs on the MDF with no glue. The 2xs no splits!
Please make an MDF screw. I know that the course screw covers the MDF but its not perfect. I still get cracking in projects. Other than that I love your wonderful product. I just got 1000 of every screw as well as most of the clamps, and the HD jig. So far. So good.
Great, but what if your boards are an odd thickness? I have many cedar boards that were given to me and they are 11/16" thick. I can alter the drill guide and the drill stop but what screw works. The 1" coarse screw is too short and pulls out and the 1 1/4" is too long.
AC
Very good video
If I want to join a 2x4 into a work table of 3/4" plywood, what screw would I use?
Been trying to find this exact info about dissimilar sized materials...THANKS!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video. Thx :)
Glad you liked it!
good info
Thank you very mach
Thank You... this is very informative, off to the lumber yard.
And what about blue kote for hardwoods? I don’t see any of those available anywhere.
Thanks
Thank u
Using pocket hole joinery, sometimes I have a need to get as close to doing a dry fit as possible. Question: Is it advisable to reuse the same location a second time when going back to do the final assembly. In other words can I screw into the same location a second time? Thank you!
Ability to do dry assembly is one of the great things about pocket-hole joinery. You can assemble and reassemble a pocket-hole joint multiple times, as long as you don't over-drive the screw.
If you drive the screw too forcefully, you can potentially strip the hole that the screw threads into. If that ever happens, just insert a toothpick or wood sliver and cut it flush. Overdriving can also compress the wood under the screw head, which is harder to fix. But it's uncommon.
So, if you need to do a dry assembly, you absolutely can.
U answered all my QUESTIONS
Kreg is great 👍
I bought a K5 jig only to find the supplier here in Australia(Carbatec)could not supply the standard 1 1/4" screw with maxiloc head and coarse thread. The most common screw required for 3/4" thick ply. I will now be looking for alternate screw types from other makers.
+labrat7357 Hi there. A great option is Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_18?url=search-alias%3Dtools&field-keywords=1+1+4+kreg+screws&sprefix=1+1%2F4%22+kreg+screws%2Caps%2C154. Although shipping fees may apply, they are generally very straightforward with their international shipping prices and time frames.
Thanks for the link.
Does Kreg have these blue kote screws in 1" or 3/4"? I'd like to pocket hole 1/2" to 5/8" plywood for a outdoor planter box. thx
The shortest Blue-Kote is 1 1/4". You can see the sizes available here: www.kregtool.com/shop/pocket-hole-joinery/pocket-hole-screws-plugs/blue-kote-pocket-hole-screws/SMLBKSCREWS.html
What thread of screws (Coarse or Fine) are used if we are joining plywood and Oak(Hardwood) together?
It depends which piece the screw is going into (the piece that has the pocket hole in it). If the receiving piece is oak, we recommend using fine-thread screws. If the receiving piece is plywood, we recommend coarse-thread.
I’m also wondering this. If attaching an oak face frame to a ply cabinet, the pocket holes are cut into the plywood, but you are drilling into the oak with the screw. My intuition tells me to use the washer head hardwood screws…correct?
Do me a favor make the 1 1/2 screws a different color then the 1 1/4 because it sucks when your buying 2000 screws of each size and the get dumped in one bin and mixed up
I have 2" boards that I'm planning on screwing together side by side to make a table top. I can't figure out the size screw for that.
Have you worked this out yet? @Honest E
@@btyrr4453 Yes, I got the right screws. Thanks for asking. Had an unrelated injury put the project on the backburner, so I haven't finished.
thanks for this video , what about mdf ? and the hole from outside or inside
Coarse-thread screws are recommended for MDF. Placement depends upon your project. Technical Support is always happy to help at 800-447-8638 or technicalsuport@kregtool.com
My question is what screw to use when using the micro, regular and hd jig.
The Micro works with Kreg Pan-Head Pocket-Hole Screws (SPS). Kreg Jig HD Screws are optimized for use with the Kreg Jig HD and 11/2" and larger stock. Learn more here: www.kregtool.com/store/c20/kregreg-screws/
Very good video, now i need a 1000 of the blue ones. Lol.
DId you ever get teh 1000 blue screws? If so, where did you find?
0:05 "you already know that Kreg joinery is one of the easiest, fastest, and strongest joints you can use in virtually any woodworking project"
*Pocket hole joinery
Thanks mate jimmy Aust
Hi lost my screw bit and bought a new. But I made a mistake my new drill bit is 3.5mm head and the screws are 3mm. When I by a new skreg skrew bit, how do I now that it will be 3mm?
Please contact us at TechnicalSupport@kregtool.com or 800-447-8638 - they will be happy to assist you with this. Thanks!
Why doesn't Kreg make coarse thread screws when using 1/2" plywood (I have yet to find any)? Or can the fine thread screws work just as well?
Photog 1 try with a screw company
What size screw is used for 2 pieces of 2x4
For 1 1/2" lumber (2x4s), we recommend using 2 1/2" Kreg Screws (www.kregtool.com/store/c20/kregreg-screws/?source=2264).
Should stainless steel screws be used for vinyl gutters?
Please contact TechnicalSupport@kregtool.com or 800-447-8638 - they will be happy to help with this. Thanks!
Plenty of non-plastic pocket hole jigs available at better prices.
Will regular screws work as well?
Kreg Screws aren't required, but recommended for best results.
What about maple plywood?
You can find information regarding screw selection here: www.kregtool.com/store/c20/kregreg-screws/#tab4823
Where can u buy them.
You can search for retailers near you at kregtool.com/retailers. We recommend checking their website and/or calling ahead, as products stocked varies by retailer. Our products are also available online through Amazon and kregtool.com/solutions.
How many people watched this video after screwing up like me? Haha
Fonsie ha,ha,ha! ROFL
Watching it before I do. Lol
Also watching BEFORE I screw up!
Has anyone used drywall screws in pocket hole application?
Drywall screws are specifically meant for drywall. Surprisingly they are not a strong screw. If exposed to water they will bleed causing a dark stain and even rust. Also with a bugle head screw they can split the wood.
Finally I have been a drywall boarder for 25 years, so I have some knowledge as to how these screws perform.
Rick,
Thanks for your input. What is the alternative to Kreg screws you would recommend?
There are pan head screws available at your local building store. See if they will work. The price is much better.
en colombia dónde los puedo conseguir?
You can search for dealers in your country at kregtool.com/international-dealers. Another popular option is to buy online through Amazon.
So I'm confused! I have 40mm thick oak worktop for my kitchen and thought I'd try using my kreg jig to fix the joints. After watching this I think I need 2 1/2" blue coat fine screws but kreg doesn't sell fine screws in blue cote??? And it seems that fine screws (for oak) only go up as high as 1 1/2". Looks like I'm going back to the router and traditional fixing and sending my kreg jig back for a refund. Disappointing
We apologize for the inconvenience. Our Technical Support team is always happy to help, and you can reach them at kregtool.com/help
alright.
If you want a strong joint, don't forget the glue!
TLDR. Buy lots and lots of our screws.
The strongest joint is NOT pocket holes . You are wrong Sir.
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