jdmidwest Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 I run across this company on a beekeeping web tonight and found some interesting products. The 2 I am interested in are the circular saw jig that allows you to set it and follow a straight edge. That would elimate my rigging when I need to cut something larger than my table saw table. And the other is the box joiner system that eliminates rabbets or dado's. Anyone one here use any of their products? Do they work or is it hype? http://www.kregtool.com/prodlist.html "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson
duckydoty Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 The pocket hole system is great. Used it many years on cabinet box and face frame construction. Provides a great mechanical and along with glue, a chemical holding bond. A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
strangercreek Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Kreg makes good stuff. The pocket hole setup works really well and has lots of uses. I am still a fan of having a dado blade around, seems more versatile, but if you are working with smaller stuff, the router setup might work just as well.
jdmidwest Posted February 21, 2013 Author Posted February 21, 2013 Do you have to use their screws with the pocket system or will any screw work? I was thinking about using the system to join bee boxes, but I like a good strong exterior screw for them. "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson
duckydoty Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 The screw head can not be tapered on the under side of the head like a normal wood screw is for counter sinking. It has to be flat on the underside of the head in order not to split the wood at the bottom of the pocket. A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
strangercreek Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 The screw head can not be tapered on the under side of the head like a normal wood screw is for counter sinking. It has to be flat on the underside of the head in order not to split the wood at the bottom of the pocket. Correct, the square drive screws are really nice though, especially when running them down at an angle. Any non counter sink should work though (the screw goes inside the pocket hole, hence no need for counter sink). I think pocket holes would work great for what you are talking about (boxes), just make sure you have enough room inside the box to run a screw in, a bee hive sounds big enough to get a screwdriver or cordless drill in there
Njardar Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 I second the pocket system, combined with glue in the joint, you have a very strong joint.
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