I saw a close-up view of the 3-hole guide in one of the videos, so I stopped
the picture in the middle of the close-up and using a scale on the screen
measured the diameter of one of the 3/8" guide holes (0.8") and then the
large space (1.85"), small space (1.3") and overall space (3.05"), and from
this information I decided the large space is actually 7/8", the small space
5/8" and the overall space 1 1/2". I couldn't find the specification of
these dimensions anywhere, so I'm still not sure these are correct
dimensions. If anyone has the kit that contains the 3-hole guide jig, I'd
really like to know the actual spacing.
Thanks,
Chuck.
"SonomaProducts.com" wrote
We I guess I have a gloat. I'll just be making my pocket holes one at
a time with my single head Marcom pocket machine I got for $400!!!
(Thanks craigs list) Just like this one and in brand new shape, extra
bits and on casters. http://tinyurl.com/6jx3ha
A $1700 machine for $400??
That's a deal!
Chuck -
I just measured my fixture and the large spacing is indeed 7/8", but
the smaller spacing is 9/16". Hope this helps.
Les
On Dec 3, 6:02=A0pm, "Chuck Olson" <[email protected]>
wrote:
> I saw a close-up view of the 3-hole guide in one of the videos, so I stop=
ped
> the picture in the middle of the close-up and using a scale on the screen
> measured the diameter of one of the 3/8" guide holes (0.8") and then the
> large space (1.85"), small space (1.3") and overall space (3.05"), and fr=
om
> this information I decided the large space is actually 7/8", the small sp=
ace
> 5/8" and the overall space 1 1/2". I couldn't find the specification of
> these dimensions anywhere, so I'm still not sure these are correct
> dimensions. If anyone has the kit that contains the 3-hole guide jig, I'd
> really like to know the actual spacing.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chuck.
We I guess I have a gloat. I'll just be making my pocket holes one at
a time with my single head Marcom pocket machine I got for $400!!!
(Thanks craigs list) Just like this one and in brand new shape, extra
bits and on casters. http://tinyurl.com/6jx3ha
Be sure to expand the pics.
On Dec 4, 11:10=A0am, LesT <[email protected]> wrote:
> Chuck -
>
> I just measured my fixture and the large spacing is indeed 7/8", but
> the smaller spacing is 9/16". Hope this helps.
>
> Les
>
> On Dec 3, 6:02=A0pm, "Chuck Olson" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > I saw a close-up view of the 3-hole guide in one of the videos, so I st=
opped
> > the picture in the middle of the close-up and using a scale on the scre=
en
> > measured the diameter of one of the 3/8" guide holes (0.8") and then th=
e
> > large space (1.85"), small space (1.3") and overall space (3.05"), and =
from
> > this information I decided the large space is actually 7/8", the small =
space
> > 5/8" and the overall space 1 1/2". I couldn't find the specification of
> > these dimensions anywhere, so I'm still not sure these are correct
> > dimensions. If anyone has the kit that contains the 3-hole guide jig, I=
'd
> > really like to know the actual spacing.
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Chuck.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Yes, it looks great sittinmg next to my Ritter 911 oscillating 108"
belt edge sander. This sander looks brand new, is something over $3k
new and I got it for $500 from a sad victim of the down turn, an
entire cabinet shop, one of many I see on craigs these days, being
liquidated for pennies on the dollar.
At least the pocket machine was available because it was replaced by a
near new Castle pocket machine at a local shop. Even though that guy
got the Castle for $900 from somebody else who went out of bus.
The Marcom is not quite as nice as the Castle type pocket machine. The
Castles have a router and a drill and put the screw in at 7 degrees
which minimizes the uplift forces when screwing compared to the Kreg
15 degree. The Marcom has the pneumatic hold down but uses a stepped
drill just like a Kreg and I assume its 15 degrees also, haven't
checked.
On Dec 5, 12:36=A0am, "Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*[email protected]>
wrote:
> "SonomaProducts.com" =A0wrote
>
> We I guess I have a gloat. I'll just be making my pocket holes one at
> a time with my single head Marcom pocket machine I got for $400!!!
> (Thanks craigs list) Just like this one and in brand new shape, extra
> bits and on casters.http://tinyurl.com/6jx3ha
>
> A $1700 machine for $400??
>
> That's a deal!
"SonomaProducts.com"
> We I guess I have a gloat. I'll just be making my pocket holes one at
> a time with my single head Marcom pocket machine I got for $400!!!
> (Thanks craigs list) Just like this one and in brand new shape, extra
> bits and on casters. http://tinyurl.com/6jx3ha
>
> Be sure to expand the pics.
You indeed sucketh!
Congratulations.
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Last update: 10/22/08
KarlC@ (the obvious)
On Dec 5, 3:28=A0pm, "Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*[email protected]>
wrote:
> "Morris Dovey" made a provocative statement to me
>
> > SonomaProducts.com wrote:
>
> >>> A $1700 machine for $400??
>
> >>> That's a deal!
>
> > I think that qualifies as a neener.
>
> > Lee, you suck!
>
> Uhhhhhh....., =A0Morris, it wasn't me who bought the machine.
>
> But my wife says I have good technique.
Waaaaay TMI.
JP
"B A R R Y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Chuck Olson wrote:
>> If anyone has the kit that contains the 3-hole guide jig, I'd really like
>> to know the actual spacing.
>
> I have the jig, but never cared to measure them.
>
> When I need one hole, I use the center opening. When I need two, I use
> the outside holes. Since you're I'm not making a mating piece, I haven't
> run into a situation where some sort of precision spacing is necessary,
> like it would be when doweling. Maybe someone else has...
>
> If I remember, I'll measure it next time I've got it out.
Right, and I'm sure that's the reason why Kreg never pins it down on their
website - - but sometimes you might need to buy stock that's compatible with
tooling, so knowing tooling dimensions could be useful. Also it's worthwhile
to know what the manufacturer decides is a useful spacing for a couple of
fasteners into a 2x2 for adequate strength, which is one way to interpret
the 7/8" spacing. Thanks for your comment.
"LesT" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:34cbfc00-60bd-47b6-903f-cbf08493b9b3@g17g2000prg.googlegroups.com...
Chuck -
> I just measured my fixture and the large spacing is indeed 7/8", but
> the smaller spacing is 9/16". Hope this helps.
>
> Les
Yes, that's the answer I was looking for. Thanks, Les.
I also found that McFeely's shows the spacings in the description of the K4
kit, but I haven't seen any other place that does. Their description also
shows the K4 kit includes the dust collection attachment, but the Kreb
website doesn't - - oh, well - - that's progress. If they can confirm that
McFeely's kit has the dust thing (maybe due to old stock), that may be a
good place to buy it.
Chuck Olson wrote:
> If anyone has the kit that contains the 3-hole guide jig, I'd
> really like to know the actual spacing.
I have the jig, but never cared to measure them.
When I need one hole, I use the center opening. When I need two, I use
the outside holes. Since you're I'm not making a mating piece, I
haven't run into a situation where some sort of precision spacing is
necessary, like it would be when doweling. Maybe someone else has...
If I remember, I'll measure it next time I've got it out.