Kreg FOREMAN - Operation

8.
Operation
For a strong joint, the pocket screw should exit at the center of
the workpiece thickness. This is accomplish this by adjusting the
fence position.
Unlock the fence (16) by rotating the fence-lock handles (15)
counterclockwise. Align the rear edge of the fence with the workpiece
thickness marks (21) cast into the machine top (12) that correspond
to your workpiece thickness. Rotate the handles clockwise to lock the
fence in place.
(1) Position the Fence for Workpiece Thickness
To create strong joints, you’ll adjust machine settings to match the
thickness of the workpiece and the length of the screw. The Foreman
makes this easy, in just four simple steps:
Screw Length Selection Guide
Material Thickness Screw Length
1
⁄2" [13 mm]*
1" [25 mm]†
3
⁄4" [19 mm]††
5
⁄8" [16 mm] 1" [25 mm]
3
⁄4" [19 mm] 1
1
⁄4" [32 mm]
7
⁄8" [22 mm] 1
1
⁄2" [38 mm]
1" [25 mm] 1
1
⁄2" [38 mm]
1
1
⁄8" [29 mm] 1
1
⁄2" [38 mm]
1
1
⁄4" [32 mm] 2" [51 mm]
1
3
⁄8" [35 mm] 2" [51 mm]
1
1
⁄2" [38 mm] 2
1
⁄2" [64 mm]
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.
12
21
16
15
Fine Thread
Because the smaller diameter and thread pitch of our #7 ne-thread screws reduce
the chance of splitting the material, we recommend them for hardwoods.
Coarse Thread
Due to the large diameter and thread pitch, our #8 coarse-thread screws offer a
strong hold in softwoods and composite materials such as plywood, particleboard,
and MDF.
Do not reach inside the machine base from the bottom
when the machine is connected to power.
!
WARNING
When drilling pocket holes in ½" [13mm]-thick
material using the optional Micro Pocket™ drill guide and drill
bit, the rear edge of the fence must be positioned ⅛" [3mm]
behind the lines marked ½" that are cast into the machine top.
This produces a pocket hole deep enough to fully seat a ¾"
[19mm]-long panhead pocket screw and allows plugging with a
Micro plug.
!
ATTENTION
(2) Choose a Screw
Note: Screw length is measured from
bottom of the head to the tip of the screw.
1
1
⁄4" [32mm]
*Panhead pocket screw recommended. †For standard Drill Guide
††For optional Micro Drill Guide only