mariannf wrote:S. Heisley wrote:By the way, if you don't have one yet, be sure to purchase a Kreg jig. You won't be sorry.
I've been meaning to mention that and a post reminded me today. I have two different brands and find that Kreg jigs are the easiest to use.
You don't need a big, fancy kit. A "one-holer", Kreg dill bit and a couple clamps will work just fine. That's what I used....Love it.
Thanks Sharon I have looked into a Kreg jig. What part of construction would it be used for and how? Like joining wall to floor or joining parts of frame to each other?
...All of what you mentioned and more. It's great for trailer framework, cabinet framework, attaching cabinets, etc. It's especially nice when making a right angle joining. You will find it easier and more accurate. Also, if you make right angle joints with a screw pinned through, there are times, later, when you will want to kick yourself for having done that, especially around places (door frames?) where you want to put a hinge and then find that there is already a screw right where you need to put another. Yes, you could toe-nail in your screw but toe-nailing is rarely as accurate or as strong as the Kreg system is. ** I forgot to mention that the Kreg jig works best with its own Kreg screws; so, you'll want to buy a box of those, too. ** They have wooden pegs that you can purchase to fill and glue over the hole; but, sometimes, I used a little Titebond III mixed with some of my saved sawdust. Yes, save the best of your sawdust in a closed box. You can use a bit of it mixed with the Titebond III to fill in those little, uneven cracks and other such spots. The less wiggle in your frame, the better. An added bonus is that, once dry, Titebond III is waterproof and can be tougher than the wood it has bonded with.
Another tip: On
raw wood, Titebond III is the best. Extra tip: Keep a sponge handy to dampen the raw wood a wee bit before you apply the Titebond glue. It seems to help the glue bond with the wood better/deeper. Also, dampening the wood gives you more gluing time in warm weather.
On already sealed wood and when seating the walls to the deck, PL Premium construction adhesive is almost always best.