Can I use standard coated screws, the screw heads seem small.
945974
The system is designed to be virtually invisible. If you use standard screws that would defeat the purpose of the Kreg system. Since all the screws are driven at an angle you need not worry about them pulling loose!
945975
the screws for this jig are made with a smaller head to fit in the jig as the jig is also a guide for driving the screws in at the right angle after countersinking the hole with the drill bit. standard size deck screws will not work with the jig. the screws that are made for the jig hold just fine, and are less visible from the side also.
945976
The jig, drill and driver bit are designed for the Kreg screws and won't work with others. (The driver bit is even a custom size and Torx won't fit in the Kreg screws.) I had the same initial feeling about the screws, but decided to trust it on my composite deck. It really seems fine.
945977
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).
318685
I don;t think they can be switched for longer screws... but they are about 1 1.2 inch I think... seemed to be the size for standard cupboards.
932817
Seems to me you have two options. Contact the manufacturer's customer service and ask for additional screws or take a sample screw to Home Depot or Lowes and have them match the screws.
1583644
I AM unsure because I have not had to do so yet. Why not take it to your local hardware store (lowes, home depot, menards..etc) and see if they can tell you what screws you would need.
2207164
I had no problems using the original screws. I would add that it helps if you have small hands.
1056902
I'm not sure It's first time Do I need to fallow the hole size of the standoffs? Can I buy to use normal screw at the home depot?
873613
Yes you can however they need to be the correct size. I have not done that however it will be the screw in type.
1177930
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.
1976150
The screws included with my drive enclosure were in a very small zip-lock bag. They appear to be 6-32 flat head phillips screws 1/4 inch long. (Mine actually measure 0.236 inch long) They screw easily into the 6-32 threaded hole on my 'Champs' tool. Longer screws would not work. The flat head is required for clearance for sliding into the unit. I have read that the small zip-lock bag of screws is easy to loose when discarding the packaging.
1692164
I had no problem with the small screws but had to find the right screwdriver to fit.
706301
They are metric. you may want to Tap the threads out to fit a different size screw. I believe it's a 2.5mm x 8 mm or a 3 mm x 11mm (11mm is total length)
1323970
Hi! I do know that the screws are Phillips type approx. 1/4" long. For exact details, you can contact Sceptre at:!-800-788-2878. They are very helpful! I STRONGLY suggest you use a power screwdriver...the fit is tight.
1635266
Yeah they are great sizes, I did however bend the smallest flathead on a tiny computer screw but still a decent product for the price. smallest size Phillips is #000 and smallest flat is 1.5mm
216216
I have not tried this but if the screw has not too large a diameter, I do not see why not.
1861502
Yes screws were short. I just used the screws from knobs I was replacing. You will be happy with the results after you get them installed.
1393692
Try contacting the manufacturer and see if they will send you another. If they will not or can not, they might be able to give you the size of the screw and you can get from a local hardware store.
228165
They seem to be standard size, it comes with a bunch more screws than it needs.