pocket hole fixture
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(05-03-2018, 09:42 AM)Stwood_ Wrote: Hole is real accurate. Bit has a copper guide you push the bit through.

A hardened steel bushing probably will be more accurate, certainly more accurate over time.  A $15.00 upgrade and probably worthwhile.

Are you open to sharing the design with others?

https://www.mscdirect.com/products/bushi...069777_c_S
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(05-03-2018, 11:09 AM)Cooler Wrote: A hardened steel bushing probably will be more accurate, certainly more accurate over time.  A $15.00 upgrade and probably worthwhile.

Are you open to sharing the design with others?

https://www.mscdirect.com/products/bushi...069777_c_S

I've sold a few.
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The copper bushing, I'm still using my prototype cutter in the shop. It's about 20-22 (correction) years old. It's on it's second copper bushing, after doing kitchen cabinets all those years.
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4 degree hole angle.
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#43
(05-03-2018, 12:40 PM)Stwood_ Wrote: I've sold a few.
Wink

The copper bushing, I'm still using my prototype cutter in the shop. It's about 20-22 (correction) years old. It's on it's second copper bushing, after doing kitchen cabinets all those years.
Wink

4 degree hole angle.
 4 degrees sounds pretty good.
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#44
(05-03-2018, 03:34 PM)Cooler Wrote:  4 degrees sounds pretty good.

Yes, thanks. I've got 4 sitting here boxed up.......
Uhoh
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#45
making a machine like that is an interesting sideline.  I have no room for something like that, but I would love to see a video of it working.
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#46
(05-04-2018, 07:46 AM)EricU Wrote: making a machine like that is an interesting sideline.  I have no room for something like that, but I would love to see a video of it working.

12"x12" footprint. No I'm not hawking em here.
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#47
I have the single Kreig jig.  I have used it  a lot for face frames and cabinets.  So easy to use so that makes me use it often.   I have found no need to get a bigger set.  Doesn't take very long to drill holes for a cabinet.  The big key is to make sure you clamp boards well that you are screwing together; the boards will move.
John

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#48
If interested, I just posted a never used kreg K4 jig in Swap and Sell
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#49
(04-27-2018, 06:41 AM)Admiral Wrote: It has its place.  Where there is no structural stress on the joint, certainly face frames, and I can see using it for utility pieces.  But for traditional furniture, my preference is traditional joinery.....  when I'm reincarnated in 200 years I want to see my work on the Antique Road Show!  
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I couldn't agree more. To me pocket hole joinery is the modern equivalent of a lazy man's way out. SORRY IF I HAVE OFFENDED ANYONE.

I have been using dowels and and mortise and tenon joints since I started woodworking 60 plus years ago.

Yes it takes longer, but craftsmanship is worth the effort ..... IMHO pocket holes are NOT craftsmanship.
George

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(05-07-2018, 10:12 AM)GeorgeV Wrote: I couldn't agree more. To me pocket hole joinery is the modern equivalent of a lazy man's way out. SORRY IF I HAVE OFFENDED ANYONE.

I have been using dowels and and mortise and tenon joints since I started woodworking 60 plus years ago.

Yes it takes longer, but craftsmanship is worth the effort ..... IMHO pocket holes are NOT craftsmanship.
 I have an antique claw foot table, and anopther round oak table.  Both have the skirt attached with pocket hole screws. They have been used for a long time.

Up until now, I thought the craftsmanship of the table was fine. Live and learn.

What is the proper way to attach the skirt? Pocket holes seems to be a great way to do it.
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