Kreg Pocket Hole Screw size?

Fine is for hardwood, and coarse for plywood. I use #6’s for most projects, but 8’s for shop cabinets and some jigs, cause I know I’ll abuse the jig a little.

-- Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy-May all your dovetails fit tight and right the first time

How long? 1 1/4?

UnoinLabel is correct, but I’ll carry it 1 step further. Besides ply, course is also for softwood like pine, fur, etc.
I’m doing a job now, and I’m using #7×1 1/4”. These are fine threads, cause I’m using oak. If you get the K.p.h.s., it’ll have instructions in there, and tell you screw sizes and lengths to use. Hope this helps.

-- Remember--- one good turn-- gets most of the blanket!!!!

I would use the 1 1/4” also

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Kreg recommends 1 1/4” for joining 3/4 material. I just finished drilling about 300 holes, or was it 400, for a shelving project. I’m not using glue.

-- david roberts, houston area, "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but that has never been a problem for me."

When you buy the jig it gives you all the imfo on a chart. It’s a nice system to own.

-- Bob Kenosha Wi.

it’s good system with all the info included
i ususally get my screws from
www.mcfeelys.com
big selection with shipping offers once your in their mail list

-- Ron, Missouri

I had a similar question about screw size. What I was told is, use the size of screw to match the size of the smallest wood. So, if you are joining 3/4” to 1/2” use the screw for the 1/2”. However, what screw is that??? Well, here is a link that sorta tells which screw to use:

http://www.kregtool.com/products/ka/ScrewChart.pdf

Let us know what you think.

-- Don

When you decide what size and length look at MCFeelys to buy. They have got great prices if you buy in bulk. I usally get the 1000 piece box I think it was around 28-30 bucks.

-- Its not your lifes goal, its the path you take to achieve that goal that really matters. Mitch Dayton OH

SouthpawCA: What I usually do is start with the 1 1/4” SRS typewhen working with 3/4” stock. Try 2 different sizes in the stock you’re working with: If 1 1/4” is too long, and starts to come through(watch it carefully), then drop back to the 1”. I think you will figure it out. Just make sure it’s a pocket hole screw, and not a wood screw—they won’t work. Hope this helps some. Trial and error—I do it all the time—- mainly error!!!!

-- Remember--- one good turn-- gets most of the blanket!!!!

I agree with Bob. There should be a chart with the tool that gives you all of the sizes and types of screws to use based on the wood thickness and type. I use it all the time…its a great tool.

-- Wayne - Plymouth MN

Take a look at the Harbor Freight Pocket Hole tool that was reviewed a few times on this site. That’s the one I’m buying with my 20% off coupon. Should be around $56.00.

-- Don, Pittsburgh

Has anyone tried building drawers with the jig,think I saw it in one of there ads? But not sure.

-- Bill Merritt -Augusta Ga. woodworker