For the Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System do I need to buy the specific screws or can I buy whatever type I like?
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It would be easier to use specific screws for the job but you can use any screws that are the right length and screw thread. Generally course thread for soft woods and fine thread wood screws for hard woods.
1967209
it comes with a few of several commonly used sizes... a sampling. But for any significant project you will need more of whatever size. You can order the Kreg screws on Amazon... or just wait and drill a couple of pilot holes in scraps to get the hang of your jig and the your particular project... including the required screw size and length for what you are doing... then get screws (cheaper) at the big box stores. I recommend the later course... make sure the right size and get them less expensive... using the sampling to compare for local screw sizing. It is a great jig... screws are good but pricy... other wood/deck screws fine for most projects. Hope that helps. it comes with a few of several commonly used sizes... a sampling. But for any significant project you will need more of whatever size. You can order the Kreg screws on Amazon... or just wait and drill a couple of pilot holes in scraps to get the hang of your jig and the your particular project... including the required screw size and length for what you are doing... then get screws (cheaper) at the big box stores. I recommend the later course... make sure the right size and get them less expensive... using the sampling to compare for local screw sizing. It is a great jig... screws are good... » Read More it comes with a few of several commonly used sizes... a sampling. But for any significant project you will need more of whatever size. You can order the Kreg screws on Amazon... or just wait and drill a couple of pilot holes in scraps to get the hang of your jig and the your particular project... including the required screw size and length for what you are doing... then get screws (cheaper) at the big box stores. I recommend the later course... make sure the right size and get them less expensive... using the sampling to compare for local screw sizing. It is a great jig... screws are good but pricy... other wood/deck screws fine for most projects. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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1-1/4" works well in 3/4" stock. You would only use a different screw if the wood you are screwing into is more or less than 3/4". Coarse threads for soft woods, fine threads for hardwoods, although many woodworkers use coarse threaded pocket screws for both types of wood, I hear.
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The answer is no, but if you are looking for the screw the RK5102K uses a M6x1 20MM screw. I ordered mine through a vendor on EBay, but I probably could have picked one up from Ace hardware. I tried Home Depot and Lowe's specialty screw section with no luck.
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You can use drywall screws but your pieces might try to move. The screws they have drill a pilot hole as they go in. The Kreg screws are resonably priced and fairly easy to find.
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You do need to use the Kreg screws. Their design length and strength are integral to the system. Using a standard wood screw could easily split the work piece.
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Sorry, no - I don't own a K4 as well. I bought the K5 because a friend had the K4 and recommended it, so I guess both jigs work fine. The main advantages of the K5 in my opinion are the built in 'wings' for stabilising panels when drilling and the 'auto' clamping function. Hope this helps.
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A standard or bugle head screw would not work- it'd be too large to go through the opening, I think. And then it would show which would defeat the whole reason to use the jig. I've had a deck with these screws installed for 2.5 years now without screws loosening (redwood over treated framing).
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Yes ! The Kreg deck jig can be used with 2X (1 1/2") decking. You must use the longer "2x kreg deck screws". They are 2 5/8 inches long.They can be harder to find at retailers. But you can get them from amazon.com and the Kreg websites (kregtool.com & factoryauthorizedoutlet.com)
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Not a problem. You can buy replacement screws to suit your application at any hardware store for less than a dollar.
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Your only getting 4 screws if you have a Kimber your Bushings will be new.. the screws are nice you will like them..
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I could only find squarehead and drywall screws locally at HD and could only buy the special long bits from the local makita service center, (30mins away) they have an extra long peice on the hex end past the ball indent ,so standard bits dont fit in the gun. I ended up returning mine as it just wasnt well enough supported locally to make all the hassles worth it.
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I'm sure these are standard screws. Try you local big box stores. Good luck.
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Not sure haven't had mine long enough, you can use ordinary screws, same gauge, right length just make sure that it's a pan or wafer head, seems to work ok. It's really hard when you have no access to kreg ones. Besides the damn things are 40 to 50 dollars compared to 20 something in the USA.( which you can't access from here (Australia). I did invest in some when I had the opportunity but have used ordinary screws when I didn't have the right length that I needed. Hope this helps.
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Available, like on Amazon? Sure. You want to replace that screw anyways since it requires you to have a quarter in your pocket to un/tighten it. I got this one http://www.amazon.com/SmallRig-D-ring-Screw-Quick-Release/dp/B006GB5MDW/ref=pd_sim_p_20?ie=UTF8&refRID=1FMFCTB5XX16WCMB07RZ. I'm much happier.
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I have used other screws but you have to be careful, a gyprock screw will pull right through your wood you can get screws with a washer already on them as Kreg screws but they don't work as good will work in a jam if you run out any screw with a counter sink head will pull through hope this helps you can experiment with a few different types.......
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can't remember, i would go to a hardware store, screws will be application specific.