Kreg Jig K5 User Manual

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Tips
Nominal Size vs. Actual Size
At a lumberyard or home center you’ll see labels on
lumber such as “1x6” and “2x4.” These “nominal”
sizes once described the dimensions of rough-cut
lumberbeforeitwasmilledtonishedoractualsize.
Actual size is always smaller than nominal size.
The board-thickness marks on your Kreg Jig
®
refer
the actual thickness of the board. For example, a
1x4 is actually ¾" thick, so you’ll set your jig to the
¾" mark.
Common Board Sizes
Nominal Size Actual Size
1x2
3
⁄4" x 1
1
⁄2"
1x3
3
⁄4" x 2
1
⁄2"
1x4
3
⁄4" x 3
1
⁄2"
1x6
3
⁄4" x 5
1
⁄2"
1x8
3
⁄4" x 7
1
⁄4"
2x2 1
1
⁄2" x 1
1
⁄2"
2x4 1
1
⁄2" x 3
1
⁄2"
2x6 1
1
⁄2" x 5
1
⁄2"
2x8 1
1
⁄2" x 7
1
⁄4"
4x4 3
1
⁄2" x 3
1
⁄2"
6x6 5
1
⁄2" x 5
1
⁄2"
3½˝
1½˝
4˝
2˝
Nominal
(2˝ x 4˝)
Actual
(1½˝ x 3½˝)
Length
Width
Thickness
Thickness
Length
Width
Grain Direction
6 Tips to Reduce Wood Splitting
Test Pieces
Testthejointwithscrappiecescutfromthesamestockasyournalworkpiece.
Make sure you’re using Kreg Screws
Kregscrewsfeaturesharp,self-tappingtipsthatslicethroughthewoodbers.
Use the Right Screw Type
Usene-threadscrewsinhardwood.These#7screwsdisplacelesswoodthanthe#8coarse-
thread screws that are used for softwood, plywood, MDF, and particleboard.
Drive Progressively
Drivethescrewhalf-wayin,backitouttoclearexcesswoodbersfromthehole,andthendrive
the screw all the way in.
Reduce Friction
Apply bee’s wax or other lubricant to the screw to reduce the friction as the screw enters the
workpiece.
Clamp Correctly
Center the clamp pad on the joint line to apply equal pressure to both workpieces and keep them from
shifting. Firm clamping pressure forces the screw to slice through the wood instead of splitting it apart.
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Kreg Jig K5 Specifications

General

Product Name	Kreg Jig K5
Category	Power Tool
Type	Pocket Hole Jig
Material Support	Yes
Dust Collection	Yes
Storage	Yes, with storage wings
Material	Nylon, steel, glass-filled nylon
Thickness Settings	1/2" to 1-1/2"
Drill Guide Compatibility	Kreg drill bits
Included Components	drill bit
Clamping Method	Over-center toggle clamp
Clamp Type	Over-center toggle clamp