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pocket hole screws - choosing right size - varkpilot - 04-05-2016
I'm making some light-duty drawers using 1/2" pine stock.
The only screws I have are 1-1/4 "coarse" and they don't seem to work well. I can't sink the screws all the way into the pocket which leaves the screw head proud enough to prevent using a plug.
KREG's size chart says 1" or 1-1/4" screws for 5/8" stock.
In accordance with the directions, the stop on the drill is set for "3-5/16 [from the stop to the step of the drill] for 1/2" material."
Will 1" screws solve this problem? Other suggestions?
Re: pocket hole screws - choosing right size - GNP - 04-05-2016
1" screws will fix it.
Edit to add; I like lock rabbets for drawers.
Re: pocket hole screws - choosing right size - MichaelMouse - 04-06-2016
https://www.kregtool.com/store/c20/kreg-jigreg-screws/#tab3958
If it won't crank deep enough, the head must be too big? Pine doesn't like fine thread, though.
Re: pocket hole screws - choosing right size - bennybmn - 04-06-2016
MichaelMouse said:
https://www.kregtool.com/store/c20/kreg-jigreg-screws/#tab3958
If it won't crank deep enough, the head must be too big? Pine doesn't like fine thread, though.
^^^ This. Try the smaller head, I bet that'll do it for you. My kit came with one of these bad boys, I find it much easier than a chart...
Re: pocket hole screws - choosing right size - museumguy - 04-06-2016
Kreg also makes a mini jig for 1/2" material. I have one but haven't used it yet.