rinconmike Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Hi. I am using a Kreg Foreman DB210 for pocket screws. I have Baltic Birch Plywood that is 17.5mm. I used the 3/4" setting for the fence and backed the bit off from the gauge block around 1/32", maybe a little less and the screw is shy of poking out the side of the wood by around 1/32". I checked this by putting the screw in, but not attaching the second piece and instead put the second piece against the screw to check the depth. When I screw it together and tightened it down good, it does not poke out. I am using the 1.25" Kreg screws. Is this ok with 1/32" cover over the tip of the screw? I tried about a dozen tests and none poke out. thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 I'd feel more comfortable with a little more breathing room. If a screw goes in just a little too much... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krtwood Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 Baltic birch should be pretty consistent in how deep the screws go. For more wiggle room, you could run a normal screw in most of the way and then replace it with screws that you grind the point off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinconmike Posted August 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 Thanks. Is there a min depth of the screw. I previously found this article on Kreg (cant find the link now so I attached it). It shows .622" or 15.8mm on 3/4". Using 11/16 I can meet that and have around .0655" cover (just over 1/16" .0625). Kreg selecting-the-correct-screw.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainjer Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 You might want to look at the Kreg Micro Pocket Screws. https://www.kregtool.com/shop/pocket-hole-joinery/jig-system-components/micro-pocket-drill-guide/KJMICRODGB.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Pocket screws with Kreg jigs are deisgn so that the screw exits the drilled piece of plywood at the center of its thickness. This give the best connection. From what you describe you should be just about dead center. I assue that the 1/32" that you are describing is the distance from the tip of the screw to the edge of the second (undrilled) piece. I think that if youcame out the of first piece daed center that the 1/32" should not be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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