I have one from MLCS. I did have to have someone initially set it up for 3/4 stock. I intend to cut small pieces of wood for quick setting up of 1", 3/4" and 1/2" stock. The instructions for setting the stop collar were very simple. Place the bit in the jig so that the tip of the bit is about 1/8" inch from the base of the unit and that is where you place the stop collar. I imagine that that technique would work with any brand jig. Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/
----- Original Message ----- From: "Mickey Fixsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 7:38 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. Nope, I don't know of any that are blind friendly and ready to go. The pocket hole jigs are very easy to use and you will get the hang of it right away. The placement of the depth collar on the drill bit is critical to the system working properly. This is what determines that the screw comes out of the center of any particular thickness board. It is very easy to set. Just scan and read the instructions, or have someone read them for you and try it on a few practice pieces. You'll catch right on. ----- Original Message ----- From: Keith Christian To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 11:41 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. Hi Mickey, Yes, the jig came with a manual. I guess I was being a bit impatient and wanted to see if there was scanned and cleaned up version or maybe a video that may already exist. Thanks, Keith -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mickey Fixsen Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 8:04 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. Hi Keith. Did you buy the Kreg brand tools? If so, there should be instructions on how to set up and use the tools. I don't know of any book or manual on how to use pocket holes. I will attempt to send you a direct e-mail,. Mickey ----- Original Message ----- From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 5:00 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. OK Mickey, I went out and bought the Pocket Hole Jig System. It was $140 at Low's. The kit looks great. Do you know where I could get a manual for using it? I really am looking forward to making pocket holes. Thanks, Keith -----Original Message----- From: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mickey Fixsen Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:26 AM To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. I have been using 2 different models of the Kreg pocket hole tools for years. They are quality tools and well worth the price. As long as you have made good cuts on the boards, the pocket holes make very tight, strong joints. These tools are easy to use with very little learning curve. You must use the proper screws to make the system work correctly. All of the screws for this purpose have a flat pan head toward the shank of the screw and the top of the screw head is a low dome with a square drive. There are fine thread self-tapping screws for hardwood and coarse thread self-tapping screws for softwood. I think there are even special thread screws for particle and fiber board, although, I have used the coarse thread screws for this purpose with good results. They are available in various lengths and with different coatings, depending whether for indoor or outdoor use. In my shop, the Kreg pocket hole tools are a "must have" item. Good luck. ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Rossi To: BlindHandyman@ <mailto:BlindHandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 12:14 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. So I just read Ray's post on the Kreg R3 pocket hole joinery kit. I don't know much, or anything, about pocket hole joinery. Has anyone used this particular kit, or any others? Can anyone give me an idea on whether or not this R3 kit seems like a worthwhile investment? 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