kreg screws

[CHUCKLEHEAD69]

they have fine and course threads screws. just wondering what everyone else is using. maybe one holds better than another didnt read the package. just wanted to get advice from td'ers that used them before. and i started welding my frame and ordered my axle so i will have pics soon. that will make mjhappy need to learn how to shrine them down to fit. thanks in advance
jude

[Larwyn]

Fine thread for hardwood corse thread for softwood.
They better be good. My TD is full of them!

[Chris C]

Jude,

I use pocket screws a fair amount in my business. I've tried all different kinds of screws designed for that purpose and, frankly, can't seem to see any difference between them. Just my opinion, though.

[Ken A Hood]

I picked up a kreg jig a while ago, but haven't got to use it yet.

Here's a link to their screw selection guide;
http://www.kregtool.com/products/ka/ScrewChart.pdf

[CHUCKLEHEAD69]

thanks guess ill be getting some of both. using fir for spars and 1x4pine for the wall build up.and for the cabinet using redwood.also my counter top is gonna be redwood slab my dad gave me he brought it from north cali.

[CHUCKLEHEAD69]

also has anyone used the craftsman pocket jig.i can borrow my friends but if its not that good i rather buy the kreg from lowes.

[clems]

I tried both the square head screws made for the jig, and regular coarse thread drywall screws. For pine and spruce I actually prefer the coated coarse drywall screws, they seem much cheaper to buy than the "real thing", and since I used a "boatload" of them in the interior frame before skinning, it seemed the way to go.

Clems

[Leon]

For the Fir, Pine, and Redwood, I would use the course thread. The fine work better in stuff like Oak. Kreg screws don't split the wood like drywall screws, the drywall have a bugle head that tends to split wood where the Kreg have a large flat underside that clamps without splitting.

[cracker39]

I probably used a couple of hundred pocket hole screws, most in my cabinetry, but also a lot of them in my framing. I bought the Kreg 1 1/4" coarse thread screws as all of my wood is pine or spruce. BTW, HD didn't stock them and no one there even knew what they were. I got mine at Lowes where I bought my jig.

[cracker39]

As long as we're on the subject, I'll show the picture again of the setup I made to hold my little double hole jig. I bought the clamp online. This really saves setup time for drilling. Just position the piece, flip the clamp shut and drill.

[CHUCKLEHEAD69]

thanks cracker and all i bought one from lowes today.bought coruse and fine they were only 3.70 per box of 100.thanks to all
jude

[CHUCKLEHEAD69]

thats a neat idea think ill be making one of those too

[CHUCKLEHEAD69]

cracker is the jig just sitting in the dado or is it screwed some how

[CHUCKLEHEAD69]

just saved the pic to my comp and thought it was funny when i named the pic ( the jig jig)

[halfdome, Danny]

If you break your Kreg drill bit go to grizzleyindustrial.com they have after market bits for under $10 each not $18-$24 like others charge. I buy my pocket screws at a cabinet wholesaler for $13 for a box of 1,000. Danny