Kreg Jig K5 - Manual (Page 4)

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Settings
Set the Drill Guide
For a strong joint, the screw should exit at the center
of the workpiece. To adjust the pocket-hole position,
retract the spring-loaded drill-guide locking pin (H).
Then raise or lower the drill guide (G) until the mark
on the side of the guide that matches the thickness of
the workpiece is even with the top of the guide socket
(B). Release the locking pin.
Choose a Screw
To create strong joints, you’ll set your jig to match the
thickness of the workpiece and the length of the screw.
The Kreg Jig
® makes this easy, in just four simple steps:
1
G
B
H
Fine Thread
Because the smaller diameter and thread
pitch of our #7 fi ne-thread screws reduce
the chance of splitting the material, we
recommend them for hardwoods.
Use in woods such as:
• Ash • Oak • Maple • Walnut • Hickory
• Cherry • Mahogany • Birch
Settings
Screw Selection / Kreg Jig ® Setting Chart
Material
Thickness
Screw
Length
Kreg Jig ®
Setting
1 ⁄
2
" (12 mm) 3 ⁄
4
" (19 mm) 1 ⁄
2
" Mark
5 ⁄
8
" (16 mm) 1" (25 mm) 5 ⁄
8
" Mark
3 ⁄
4
" (19 mm) 1 1 ⁄
4
" (32 mm) 3 ⁄
4
" Mark
7 ⁄
8
" (22 mm) 1 1 ⁄
2
" (38 mm) 7 ⁄
8
" Mark
1" (25 mm) 1 1 ⁄
2
" (38 mm) 1" Mark
1 1 ⁄
8
" (29 mm) 1 1 ⁄
2
" (38 mm) 1 1 ⁄
8
" Mark
1 1 ⁄
4
" (32 mm) 2" (51 mm) 1 1 ⁄
4
" Mark
1 3 ⁄
8
" (35 mm) 2" (51 mm) 1 3 ⁄
8
" Mark
1 1 ⁄
2
" (38 mm) 2 1 ⁄
2
" (64 mm) 1 1 ⁄
2
" Mark
*Note: Screw length is measured from bottom of
the head to the tip of the screw 1 1 ⁄
4
"
Kreg offers a complete line of pocket screws for every workpiece thickness and type.
Use this chart to select the correct screw length. All Kreg pocket screws are available
at your Kreg dealer or online at www.kregtool.com.
2
All Kreg pocket screws have a deep square drive that improves driver engagement and reduces the possibility of
cam-out. Self-tapping auger point eliminates the need to drill a pilot hole.
Coarse Thread
Due to the large diameter and thread
pitch, our #8 coarse-thread screws offer
a strong hold in softwoods and composite
materials.
Use in woods such as:
• Pine • Cedar • Basswood • Poplar
• Plywood • Melamine • Particle Board