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RE: pocket hole fixture - Cooler - 05-03-2018
(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/bushings?product_id=nv&rd=k&pcrid=165570069777&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5qrXBRC3ARIsAJq3bwqbtGB3VBDHCY0j9mHllmiT0H88Kj2jjNfC08KulgEm44gSPQXlglMaAnFZEALw_wcB&rdrct=bushing&mkwid=s0qx9O0fh%7Cdc&cid=ppc-google-New+-+Holemaking+-+Product+-+PPC+-+Exact_s0qx9O0fh_drill+bushings_e_165570069777_c_S
RE: pocket hole fixture - Stwood_ - 05-03-2018
(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/bushings?product_id=nv&rd=k&pcrid=165570069777&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5qrXBRC3ARIsAJq3bwqbtGB3VBDHCY0j9mHllmiT0H88Kj2jjNfC08KulgEm44gSPQXlglMaAnFZEALw_wcB&rdrct=bushing&mkwid=s0qx9O0fh%7Cdc&cid=ppc-google-New+-+Holemaking+-+Product+-+PPC+-+Exact_s0qx9O0fh_drill+bushings_e_165570069777_c_S
I've sold a few.
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.
4 degree hole angle.
RE: pocket hole fixture - Cooler - 05-03-2018
(05-03-2018, 12:40 PM)Stwood_ Wrote: I've sold a few.4 degrees sounds pretty good.
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.
4 degree hole angle.
RE: pocket hole fixture - Stwood_ - 05-03-2018
(05-03-2018, 03:34 PM)Cooler Wrote: 4 degrees sounds pretty good.
Yes, thanks. I've got 4 sitting here boxed up.......
RE: pocket hole fixture - EricU - 05-04-2018
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.
RE: pocket hole fixture - Stwood_ - 05-04-2018
(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.
RE: pocket hole fixture - John Mihich - 05-05-2018
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.
RE: pocket hole fixture - Pirate - 05-07-2018
If interested, I just posted a never used kreg K4 jig in Swap and Sell
RE: pocket hole fixture - GeorgeV - 05-07-2018
(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!
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.
RE: pocket hole fixture - Pirate - 05-07-2018
(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 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.
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.
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.