Good morning. Quick question...
When using pocketholes do you use the same length screws are you normally would? For example, if a plan calls for 2" screws do you still sue 2" screws? It doesn't seem so, but what length would you use instead? Is there a general rule of thumb?
Thanks!
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Carrie and 3Chicks
Sun, 09/05/2010 - 04:38
Because you are making a pocket hole, the screw starts out halfway through your first board. So, no. Don't use 2" screws. With 1 inch board and Kreg Jig, use 1 1/4" course. If you are using MDF as your building material, use fine.
Have fun! I'm jealous. Sitting on the couch with nerve irritation in my neck.
I hope maybe later I can get back to my 2 rustic benches.
allieallieoxnfre
Tue, 09/07/2010 - 04:09
I just got my Kreg jig and built a tabletop/workbench top with it. This thing is SLICK!! I also was introduced to the concept of "self tapping screws". I feel so cheated on my other projects knowing that these have been there this whole time!
Seriously, this thing takes it to the next level. I love it and thanks for the ideas, recommendations, and tutorials, Ana, et al.
Carrie and 3Chicks
Wed, 09/08/2010 - 07:22
Awesome! I have mine mounted with a board "staged". I can't do anything yet, since I have to clear coat the house and barn bookcases yet. Once I'm done there I hope to give it a try too!
Have fun!
bonarita
Wed, 09/15/2010 - 01:24
i have a strange question that i haven't been able to find an answer to...
do you do anything special to finish off the pocket holes? fill them with wood putty? or just leave them open?
i am considering making this: http://www.facebook.com/photo......1384940535
and i'm not sure if the holes will be seen when it's all finished up.
i'm a newbie! please help!
thanks!
Carrie and 3Chicks
Wed, 09/15/2010 - 02:24
Hey!
Kreg makes wood plugs that fit right into the holes, maybe a little will stick out which you can use a flat hand saw to trim off. These glue in. Otherwise it its perfectly fine to wood fil them and sand then finish.
Don't go crazy and fill every one- you may want to just fill those in the viewable areas so to speak. You can leave open those underneath. When I did the cubbie bookcase, I did not fill those on the very bottom by the wheels, but did fill the ones on the underside of each shelf. y daughter was using it in her "reading area" and I knew she'd be sitting on the floor, so I filled those too so it looked finished.
Carrie
suzieandjesse
Wed, 09/15/2010 - 04:21
I'm designing an entertainment center based off Ana's knock-off of the Logan Large TV stand... And I'm trying to figure out which holes I'll need to fill with the inserts to give it a nice clean look. I'll have to be rather strategic with my hole placement, for sure.
bonarita
Wed, 09/15/2010 - 07:29
Thanks for the info on the kreg jig. I actually saw the jig at Lowe's today! I thought I was going to have to order it online and then wait for it.
I would love to see the plans you come up with for the entertainment center. That's actually what I'm going to try and build. I cannot decide between the logan style, printer style or the cubbie style.
suzieandjesse
Wed, 09/15/2010 - 10:00
I'm taking Ana's Logan design and using it as a template for a couple of purposes: Getting it exactly the way I want it, and also helping me get acquainted with Sketchup! When it's all done I'll post a link to the Sketchup file with some step-by-step instructions when I get to that point.