pocket hole screws - choosing right size

[varkpilot]

I'm making some light-duty drawers using 1/2" pine stock.

The only screws I have are 1-1/4 "coarse" and they don't seem to work well. I can't sink the screws all the way into the pocket which leaves the screw head proud enough to prevent using a plug.

KREG's size chart says 1" or 1-1/4" screws for 5/8" stock.

In accordance with the directions, the stop on the drill is set for "3-5/16 [from the stop to the step of the drill] for 1/2" material."

Will 1" screws solve this problem? Other suggestions?

[GNP]

1" screws will fix it.

Edit to add; I like lock rabbets for drawers.

[MichaelMouse]

https://www.kregtool.com/store/c20/kreg-...s/#tab3958

If it won't crank deep enough, the head must be too big? Pine doesn't like fine thread, though.

[bennybmn]

MichaelMouse said:

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https://www.kregtool.com/store/c20/kreg-...s/#tab3958

If it won't crank deep enough, the head must be too big? Pine doesn't like fine thread, though.

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^^^ This. Try the smaller head, I bet that'll do it for you. My kit came with one of these bad boys, I find it much easier than a chart...

[museumguy]

Kreg also makes a mini jig for 1/2" material. I have one but haven't used it yet.