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Pocket-Hole Placement

In addition to the proper Kreg Jig

settings, spacing pocket holes evenly across the workpiece is an

important part of getting a strong joint. The Kreg Jig

features a three-hole drill guide that allows you

to do this in a variety of workpiece widths without the need to reposition the workpiece after drilling

each hole. Use the guide below to determine how to position your workpiece for drilling pocket holes.

Withthepocketholesdrilled,positionandclampyourparts.Smallatassembliescanbe

alignedbyclampingthemtoaatsurface.WhenusingaKregfaceclamptoclamplargeat

assemblies off the edge of your work surface, position the large clamp pad on the side of the

joint opposite the pocket holes. Align the corners of case assemblies, such as a cabinet or

bookshelf, using bar clamps or a Kreg right-angle clamp.

(

See Optional Accessories.

)

With your assembly securely clamped, drive the pocket screws using a variable-speed drill/

driver and the included 6" (152mm) driver bit. For drills with a clutch, adjust it to fully seat the

screws without over-driving them.

Joining parts

Beforeturningonthedrill,slidethebitintothedrillguideuntilthetipofthebittouchesthe

workpiece. Withdraw the bit about ¼" (6mm). Turn on the drill, make sure it is running at

full speed, and feed the bit into the workpiece. Always run variable-speed or multi-speed

drills at the fastest speed. A shop vacuum connected to the vacuum port (included with the

K4MS) quickly removes the wood chips and the hole can be drilled in one motion. When

not using a vacuum port, partially withdraw the bit several times while drilling the pocket

hole to clear the chips. Stop drilling when the stop collar contacts the drill guide. Wait until

the drill stops rotating to withdraw the bit from the drill guide.

Drilling Pocket Holes

1" to 2" Wide Material 2" to 3" Wide Material 3" to 4" Wide Material

Use B and C guides Use A and B guides Use A and C guides

(25mm to 51mm Wide Material) (51mm to 76mm Wide Material) (76mm to 102mm Wide Material)

Forwidepartssuchaspanels,werecommendplacingtherstpockethole2"(51mm)

from the panel edge and every 6" (152mm) to 8" (203mm) on center after that. When

drilling panels, you can use any drill guide hole.