?? About using Kreg jig

[Randy C]

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?

Thanks

[goaliedad]

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?

[Cooler]

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.

[bandsaw]

Are you using the kreg HD jig and large screws? Good for big wood and strong.

[BloomingtonMike]

id grab a parallel clamp/s. Really depends on the clamp and wood position and what I had available.

[Randy C]

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

[bandsaw]

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.

[Gabby]

The HD Jig is just that , heavier duty , Larger screws and drill bit to use . Gary

[Steve N]

Like this?






Using one of these sure helps pull it tight.







Agree to size the jig, and therefore the screws to the size of the project.

[bandsaw]

Kreg HD uses #14  by 2 1/2" screws - 1/2" drill bit