11-18-2016, 06:10 AM
If I want to join a 2 by 4 to the side of a 4 by 4 post, how do I clamp or hold the 2 by 4 firm so that it doesn't move while I drive the screw?
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11-18-2016, 06:10 AM
If I want to join a 2 by 4 to the side of a 4 by 4 post, how do I clamp or hold the 2 by 4 firm so that it doesn't move while I drive the screw?
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11-18-2016, 06:32 AM
I would clamp a second 2 x 4 to the back of the one you are mounting. Use a short piece- 9 inches? Then you can use this cleat to clamp the piece in place?
11-18-2016, 09:00 AM
If this is for a deck rail or something like that, just clamp a block to the 4 x 4 just below or above and then clamp the 2x4 to the block.
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11-18-2016, 10:33 AM
Are you using the kreg HD jig and large screws? Good for big wood and strong.
11-18-2016, 01:26 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-18-2016, 01:26 PM by BloomingtonMike.)
id grab a parallel clamp/s. Really depends on the clamp and wood position and what I had available.
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11-18-2016, 07:59 PM
Bandsaw
I have never heard of the HD jig. What the difference between this and the regular Kreg jig? Would I be better off using some type of dowel system? I have never used dowels and would have to purchase something. Thanks
11-18-2016, 08:07 PM
Kreg makes 3 sizes of jig. Check the Kreg site. The big one, HD, is meant to meet strength requirement for side loads in some building codes.
I find the small jig, micro I think it's called, very handy. Uses small screws closer together.
11-18-2016, 08:08 PM
The HD Jig is just that , heavier duty , Larger screws and drill bit to use . Gary
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![]() Using one of these sure helps pull it tight. ![]() Agree to size the jig, and therefore the screws to the size of the project.
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