| Author | Message | ||
| Laryn Christley (Barn_owl)
Registered Member Username: Barn_owl Post Number: 612 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 70.110.7.127  Rating: N/A |
I have finished my dinette and after my trip I will post photos and possibly plans. One tool that has made it a joy to build has been the Kreg jig. Fast, simple, and better than biscuits, dowels, or dovetailing. Clean strong joints. How this tool has flown under my radar for so long baffles me. I bought the Kreg Jr. from Lowes for $40. They start at $9 and then up to thousands but the Jr. is all one would need unless you do wood for a living. Slow loading but has lots of video and video tips: Kreg website This is what I have and it will do everything the more expensive on will: Kreg Jr. Easy, Easy, Easy. I love it! | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 440 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.55.197.237  Rating: N/A |
Laryn; Why don't you come to Florida and show me how to do this? I am sure I can get some other bus nuts to join in and watch you. I will furnish the material to work with and then take you to dinner at a new resturant they opened here. They name is McDunulds or is that mc donalds? I don't remember.LOL I don't have one but it is on the list to get SOON I hope. Gomer | ||
| Dustin Bringham (Dmbringham)
Registered Member Username: Dmbringham Post Number: 19 Registered: 2-2009 Posted From: 98.162.238.75 Rating: N/A |
Great tool; I am currently using it on nearly every piece of wood in my bus. The pocket screws are a little pricey, but well worth the extra few bucks! This tool makes everything so much stronger. | ||
| Laryn Christley (Barn_owl)
Registered Member Username: Barn_owl Post Number: 613 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 70.110.9.52 Rating: N/A |
How about some links that work: http://www.kregtool.com/kregjig/index.php http://www.kregtool.com/products/pht/product.php?PRODUCT_ID=32 Gomer, I would love to come to Forida, just need those plane tickets you promised. LOL | ||
| macgyver (91flyer)
Registered Member Username: 91flyer Post Number: 358 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 74.193.225.134  Rating: N/A |
Wow. I simply NEED one of those when I start my conversion! -Mac | ||
| Mike Lester (Tin_woodman)
Registered Member Username: Tin_woodman Post Number: 8 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 63.230.32.66 Rating: N/A |
Guys, I'm a part-time cabinet maker and use the Kreg jig for face-frames but not for the cabinet carcass itself - biscuits are much stronger for that part. Mike Lester | ||
| Laryn Christley (Barn_owl)
Registered Member Username: Barn_owl Post Number: 614 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 153.2.247.33 Rating: N/A |
Might be true but their web site says otherwise. Nevertheless, biscuits are a PIA! Expensive equipment, glue, and not near as quick or easy, and sometimes with not so great results, (I don’t like messing up expensive wood). I don’t have the patience or time to clamp and wait. Not to take away from other types of wood joinery, this tool is a dream for a once-in-a-while wood worker like myself. My results have greatly exceeded what I thought I could do for so little money invested in such a simple tool. I will post photos of my dinette sometime after I get back from my trip. | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 651 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.211.121.125 Rating: N/A |
I don't even use biscuits.....just T&G>>>and gooood glue,clamps and long set time. No problems on board...far as I know.  Screws primarily on hinges... But...thanx for the heads up Laryn! RCB |