been looking for the 1 1/4" fine thread and coarse thread screws used in
pocket hole joinery, I can buy 100 count at the local Lowe's but am looking
more for like 1000 count. I checked with McFeely, but they don't seem to
carry 1 1/4", just 1". McFeely would be great as they seem to be a bit
cheaper than the Kreg screws.
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You might want to check with McFeely again. I have ordered both the fine and
coarse pocket screws in the 1 1/4" lenght. The screws are excellent.
Neal
"KYHighlander" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> been looking for the 1 1/4" fine thread and coarse thread screws used in
> pocket hole joinery, I can buy 100 count at the local Lowe's but am looking
> more for like 1000 count. I checked with McFeely, but they don't seem to
> carry 1 1/4", just 1". McFeely would be great as they seem to be a bit
> cheaper than the Kreg screws.
>
> --
>
> http://users.adelphia.net/~kyhighland
>
>
>
KYHighlander wrote:
> been looking for the 1 1/4" fine thread and coarse thread screws used in
> pocket hole joinery, I can buy 100 count at the local Lowe's but am looking
> more for like 1000 count. I checked with McFeely, but they don't seem to
> carry 1 1/4", just 1". McFeely would be great as they seem to be a bit
> cheaper than the Kreg screws.
FWIW the Kreg screws are threaded for about 1/2 of their length -
which is what the Kreg jig is designed for. I bought McFeely's
square drive washer heads and all sizes were threaded for about
1/3 of their length. My rather crude joint tests (with coarse
thread only) indicated that the 17% difference in threaded length
does make a difference in joint strength.
This is something that you might want to check out for yourself -
and may not apply at all if you're not using them for pocket
joinery. I use screws from both sources; but only Kreg's for
pocket screw joints.
In general, and as far as I can tell, both outfits sell decent
products.
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Morris Dovey
DeSoto, Iowa USA
Lowe's is the only place in my area, they only carry 100 count.
thanks
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"DJ Delorie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "KYHighlander" <[email protected]> writes:
> > ok where do you order them from? the kregs that is.
>
> I got mine at the local wood stuff store.
Found that Amazon has them, probably buy them there. I really appreciate the
input.
thanks
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"DJ Delorie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> Oh, you could always try www.kregtool.com if you're OK with mail
> ordering them.
thanks
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"TexasFireGuy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "KYHighlander" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > been looking for the 1 1/4" fine thread and coarse thread screws used in
> > pocket hole joinery, I can buy 100 count at the local Lowe's but am
> looking
> > more for like 1000 count. I checked with McFeely, but they don't seem to
> > carry 1 1/4", just 1". McFeely would be great as they seem to be a bit
> > cheaper than the Kreg screws.
> >
> > --
> >
> > http://users.adelphia.net/~kyhighland
> >
> >
>
>
http://www.wkonline.com/a/Kreg_SPSF125__114_6_Fine_Screw_1000Pack_B00002240M.htm
>
>
"KYHighlander" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> been looking for the 1 1/4" fine thread and coarse thread screws used in
> pocket hole joinery, I can buy 100 count at the local Lowe's but am
looking
> more for like 1000 count. I checked with McFeely, but they don't seem to
> carry 1 1/4", just 1". McFeely would be great as they seem to be a bit
> cheaper than the Kreg screws.
>
> --
>
> http://users.adelphia.net/~kyhighland
>
>
http://www.wkonline.com/a/Kreg_SPSF125__114_6_Fine_Screw_1000Pack_B00002240M.htm
McFeeleys carries standard square drive screws. Most likely you are looking
for a #2 bit for pocket hole screws. Be sure to get the long bit for
driving pocket hole screws.
I buy 80% of all my screws from McFeeleys... I buy all my pocket hole screws
from Kreg. I prefer the Kreg screw over the McFeeleys pocket hole screw.
The last time I bought, the Kreg screws were cheaper in quantities of 1000
over McFeeleys. That may no longer be the case.
"KYHighlander" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> will the driver bit that comes with the kit work with the screws from
there
> or do you need their driver bits? I'll probably buy a couple of their bits
> as well, never hurts to have more than one.
>
> Thanks for the quick response
>
> KY
>
> --
>
> http://users.adelphia.net/~kyhighland
>
>
> "Neal" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > You might want to check with McFeely again. I have ordered both the
fine
> and
> > coarse pocket screws in the 1 1/4" lenght. The screws are excellent.
> >
> > Neal
> >
> >
> > "KYHighlander" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > been looking for the 1 1/4" fine thread and coarse thread screws used
in
> > > pocket hole joinery, I can buy 100 count at the local Lowe's but am
> looking
> > > more for like 1000 count. I checked with McFeely, but they don't seem
to
> > > carry 1 1/4", just 1". McFeely would be great as they seem to be a bit
> > > cheaper than the Kreg screws.
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > http://users.adelphia.net/~kyhighland
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
ok where do you order them from? the kregs that is.
thanks
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"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> McFeeleys carries standard square drive screws. Most likely you are
looking
> for a #2 bit for pocket hole screws. Be sure to get the long bit for
> driving pocket hole screws.
>
> I buy 80% of all my screws from McFeeleys... I buy all my pocket hole
screws
> from Kreg. I prefer the Kreg screw over the McFeeleys pocket hole screw.
> The last time I bought, the Kreg screws were cheaper in quantities of 1000
> over McFeeleys. That may no longer be the case.
>
>
>
> "KYHighlander" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > will the driver bit that comes with the kit work with the screws from
> there
> > or do you need their driver bits? I'll probably buy a couple of their
bits
> > as well, never hurts to have more than one.
> >
> > Thanks for the quick response
> >
> > KY
> >
> > --
> >
> > http://users.adelphia.net/~kyhighland
> >
> >
> > "Neal" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > You might want to check with McFeely again. I have ordered both the
> fine
> > and
> > > coarse pocket screws in the 1 1/4" lenght. The screws are excellent.
> > >
> > > Neal
> > >
> > >
> > > "KYHighlander" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > been looking for the 1 1/4" fine thread and coarse thread screws
used
> in
> > > > pocket hole joinery, I can buy 100 count at the local Lowe's but am
> > looking
> > > > more for like 1000 count. I checked with McFeely, but they don't
seem
> to
> > > > carry 1 1/4", just 1". McFeely would be great as they seem to be a
bit
> > > > cheaper than the Kreg screws.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > >
> > > > http://users.adelphia.net/~kyhighland
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
will the driver bit that comes with the kit work with the screws from there
or do you need their driver bits? I'll probably buy a couple of their bits
as well, never hurts to have more than one.
Thanks for the quick response
KY
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http://users.adelphia.net/~kyhighland
"Neal" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> You might want to check with McFeely again. I have ordered both the fine
and
> coarse pocket screws in the 1 1/4" lenght. The screws are excellent.
>
> Neal
>
>
> "KYHighlander" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > been looking for the 1 1/4" fine thread and coarse thread screws used in
> > pocket hole joinery, I can buy 100 count at the local Lowe's but am
looking
> > more for like 1000 count. I checked with McFeely, but they don't seem to
> > carry 1 1/4", just 1". McFeely would be great as they seem to be a bit
> > cheaper than the Kreg screws.
> >
> > --
> >
> > http://users.adelphia.net/~kyhighland
> >
> >
> >
>
>
"KYHighlander" <[email protected]> writes:
> ok where do you order them from? the kregs that is.
I got mine at the local wood stuff store.
"Leon" <[email protected]> writes:
> I prefer the Kreg screw over the McFeeleys pocket hole screw.
Me too. I got some McFeely's once, but sent them back. I buy the
1000-box of Kregs now.
However - the McFeely "PocketMax" screw is great - it's a #10 barrel
head designed for two-by construction (2x4, 2x6, etc). I used those
extensively when I built my shed instead of toenailing and in a few
cases where I wanted to make sure the wood was pulled together.