Kreg Jig K5 User manual

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KregJig
®K5

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Introduction Parts
Owning a Kreg Jig®opens up new project possibilities. This Guide shows
you how to adjust your jig and drill pocket holes. You may find the following
resources helpful:
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hole screws, or view accessories available for your jig, go to kregtool.com.
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Your Kreg Jig®K5 is almost ready to use right out of the box. Apply the screw-
length selection guide label to the inside of one extension lid. Place the jig on
your workbench and fit the dovetail keys on the extensions into the dovetail
slots in the base. The jig and extensions feature holes for mounting to a board.
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E
F
J
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C
D
H
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L
M
S
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R
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N
U
P
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W
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For a complete listing of repair parts, see the
Kreg Jig®K5 manual at www.kregtool.com.
Assembly

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Parts
Base:
Features four holes for securing the jig to a work bench or auxiliary base.
A
Drill-guidesocket:
Accepts all Kreg drill guides: Micro, Standard (included), and HD
B
Togglehandle:
Operates workpiece clamping mechanism.
C
Clampassembly:
Powerful internal spring applies clamping pressure.
D
Ratchetplate:
Provides clamp-assembly adjustment.
E
Ratchetrelease:
Disengages clamp assembly from ratchet plate.
F
Standarddrillguide:
Features marks for positioning the guide for different workpiece thicknesses.
G
Lockingpin:
Spring-loaded pin locks the drill guide into the drill-guide socket at the selected setting.
H
Stepbit:
Simultaneously drills a pilot hole and clearance hole, forming a bearing shoulder for the screw head.
I
Stopcollar:
Controls drilling depth.
J
Hexwrench
For the stop-collar set screw.
K
Stop-collarsettingblock
Ensures proper positioning of the depth collar on the drill bit.
L
Driverbit:
#2 square-drive bit 6" long.
M
Workpiecestop:
Stop snaps into keyhole slots in the base.
N
Workpiecestopfine-adjustmentnut:
¼-20 nut fits into hex recess in workpiece stop.
O
Knurlednut:
Nylon knurled nut acts as jam nut to fix the position of the fine-adjustment screw.
P
Fine-adjustmentscrew:
¼-20 x 2 ½" Nylon bolt threads into nut to provide no-slip fine adjustment.
Q
Vacuumport:
Accepts a 1¼" shop vacuum hose for efficient chip removal, swivels side to side.
R
Extensions:
Provide support for wide workpieces and storage for bits and accessories.
S
Screw-lengthselectionguide:
Apply this self-adhesive label to the inside of an extension lid for easy reference.
T
Spacerblock:
In repair applications, positions the drill guide for drilling pocket holes in ¾"-thick material
U
Pocket-screwsamplepack:
Contains 10 each of the five most often used screws.
V
Pocket-holeplugsamplepack
Contains five paint-grade wood plugs.
W

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Settings
SettheDrillGuide
For a strong joint, the screw should exit at the center
of the workpiece. To adjust the pocket-hole position,
retract the spring-loaded drill-guide locking pin (H).
Then raise or lower the drill guide (G) until the mark
on the side of the guide that matches the thickness of
the workpiece is even with the top of the guide socket
(B). Release the locking pin.
ChooseaScrew
To create strong joints, you’ll set your jig to match the
thickness of the workpiece and the length of the screw.
The Kreg Jig®makes this easy, in just four simple steps:
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G
B
H
FineThread
Because the smaller diameter and thread
pitch of our #7 fine-thread screws reduce
the chance of splitting the material, we
recommend them for hardwoods.
Useinwoods suchas:
•Ash •Oak • Maple •Walnut •Hickory
•Cherry • Mahogany •Birch
Settings
ScrewSelection/KregJig®SettingChart
Material
Thickness Screw Length KregJig®
Setting
1⁄2" (12 mm) 3⁄4"(19 mm)1⁄2" Mark
5⁄8" (16 mm) 1" (25 mm) 5⁄8" Mark
3⁄4" (19 mm) 11⁄4" (32 mm) 5⁄8" Mark
7⁄8" (22 mm) 11⁄2" (38 mm) 7⁄8" Mark
1" (25 mm) 11⁄2" (38 mm) 1" Mark
11⁄8" (29 mm) 11⁄2" (38 mm) 11⁄8" Mark
11⁄4" (32 mm) 2" (51 mm) 11⁄4" Mark
13⁄8" (35 mm) 2" (51 mm) 13⁄8" Mark
11⁄2" (38 mm) 21⁄2" (64 mm) 11⁄2" Mark
*Note: Screw length is measured from bottom of
the head to the tip of the screw
11⁄4"
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.
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All Kreg pocket screws have a Deep Square Drive which improves driver engagement and reduces the possibility of
cam-out. Self-Tapping Auger point eliminates the need to drill a pilot hole. All Kreg pocket screws are available at
your Kreg dealer or online at www.kregtool.com.
CoarseThread
Due to the large diameter and thread
pitch, our #8 coarse-thread screws offer
a strong hold in softwoods and composite
materials.
Useinwoods suchas:
•Pine •Cedar • Basswood •Poplar
•Plywood• Melamine •ParticleBoard

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PositiontheStopCollar
Place the stop-collar setting block on the jig base in
front of the drill guide. Slide the step bit into one of the
drill guide bushings and drop the pilot tip into the hole
in the block that corresponds to the length of the screw
you’ll be using. With the step bit shoulder resting on the
block, slide the stop collar onto the drive-end of the bit
so it rests on the drill guide. Tighten the stop collar set
screw with the hex wrench.
UsingtheStop-CollarSettingBlock
*optional accessories
Settings
AdjusttheClampAssembly
Press down on the ratchet release (F) and slide the
clamp assembly (D) all the way back. Position the
workpiece against the drill guide. Move the toggle
handle (C) to the full-down (clamped) position.
Slide the clamp assembly forward until the pad
contacts the workpiece. (You’ll hear the adjustment
mechanism clicking.)
Holding the clamp assembly against the workpiece,
raise the toggle handle until you hear the adjustment
mechanism click two times. Place the workpiece
against the drill guide and move the toggle handle
to the clamped position. Check to make sure the
workpiece is securely held in place. If needed,
raise the toggle handle one more click. The clamp
assembly is now positioned so the internal spring
applies sufficient pressure to secure the workpiece
when the toggle handle is in the full-down position.
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C
F
D
Example: 3⁄4" board
Settings
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K
J
I
L
Example: 3⁄4" board, 11⁄4" screw
Drill Guide & Bit Material Thickness Screw Length Setting Block Step
Micro* ½" ¾" ¾"
Micro* & Standard ⅝" - 1⅛" 1", 1¼", 1½" 1", 1¼", 1½"
Standard 1¼" - 1⅜"2" 2"
Standard & HD* 1½"2½"2½"

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Spacing pocket holes evenly across the workpiece is an important part of getting a strong joint. The
Kreg Jig® features a three-hole drill guide that allows you do this in a variety of workpiece widths
without the need to reposition the workpiece after drilling each hole. Use the guide below to deter-
mine how to position your workpiece for drilling pocket holes.
For wide parts such as panels, we recommend placing the first pocket hole 2" from the
panel edge and every 6" on center after that.
Before turning on the drill, slide the bit into the drill guide until the tip of the bit touches
the workpiece. Withdraw the bit about ¼". Turn on the drill, make sure it is running at full
speed, and feed the bit into the workpiece. Always run variable-speed or multi-speed
drills at the fastest speed. A shop vacuum connected to the vacuum port quickly removes
the wood chips and the hole can be drilled in one motion. When not using a shop vacuum,
remove the vacuum port, and while drilling the pocket hole, partially withdraw the bit
several times to clear the chips. Stop drilling when the stop collar contacts the drill guide.
Wait until the drill stops rotating to withdraw the bit from the drill guide.
Pocket-HolePlacement
1" to 2"WideMaterial 2" to 3"WideMaterial 3" to 4"WideMaterial
Use B and C Guides Use A and B Guides Use A and C Guides
RepairApplications
For ½"-thick material, align the bottom of the drill
guide with the edge of the part to be drilled. For
thicker stock, attach one or more spacer blocks (U)
to the drill guide. Each spacer block accommodates
an additional ¼" in material thickness. For example,
¾"-thick material requires one spacer block, 1"-thick
material requires two blocks, and 1¼" material re-
quires three blocks. One spacer block is included with
your Kreg Jig®. Additional blocks are available.
When using the drill guide separately in a repair
application, remember to set the stop collar, and
firmly secure the drill guide to the workpiece with a
bar clamp C-clamp, or Kreg face clamp. In situations
where using a clamp is not possible, you may screw
the drill guide directly to the workpiece, as shown.
Forrepairapplications,removethedrillguidefromthedrillguidesocket
andclampitdirectlytotheworkpiece.
DrillingPocketHoles
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Tips Tips
For boards at least 3" wide, pocket holes
drilled with the “A” and “C” guides both
fit entirely on the face of the board. In
this situation, simply position the mitered
workpiece on the jig, clamp it in place, and
drill.
For boards at least 23/8" wide, pocket
holes drilled with the “B” and “C” guides
both fit entirely on the face of the board.
In this situation, simply position the mitered
workpiece on the jig, clamp it in place, and
drill.
MiteredCorners
To position a pocket screw close to the miter
“toe” on a wide workpiece or to position a
second pocket screw on a narrow workpiece
and still have the hole entirely on the face of
the part, drill the pocket hole closest to the
miter heel with the drill guide in the drill guide
socket. Remove the guide from the socket. For
¾"-thick stock, attach a spacer block (U) to
the drill guide. Position the drill guide with the
spacer-block end 1½" from the miter toe, and
then angle the drill guide away from the toe
at a 30-degree angle. Clamp the drill guide
in place and drill the pocket hole.
You also can drill one pocket hole on each
side of a miter joint rather than drilling both
holes on the same side.
U
11⁄2"
30°

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Tips
NominalSizevs.ActualSize
At a lumber yard 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 finished or
actual size. Actual size is always less 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.
CommonBoardSizes
NominalSize ActualSize
1x2 3⁄4" x 11⁄2"
1x3 3⁄4" x 21⁄2"
1x4 3⁄4" x 31⁄2"
1x6 3⁄4" x 51⁄2"
1x8 3⁄4" x 71⁄4"
2x2 11⁄2" x 11⁄2"
2x4 11⁄2" x 31⁄2"
2x6 11⁄2" x 51⁄2"
2x8 11⁄2" x 71⁄4"
4x4 31⁄2" x 31⁄2"
6x6 51⁄2" x 51⁄2"
3½˝
1½˝
4˝
2˝
Nominal
(2˝x 4˝)
Actual
(1½˝x 3½˝)
6TipstoReduceWoodSplitting
TestPieces
Test the joint with scrap pieces cut from the same stock as your final workpiece.
Makesureyou’reusingKregScrews
Kreg screws feature sharp, self-tapping tips that slice through the wood fibers.
UsetheRightScrewType
Use fine-thread screws in hardwood. These #7 screws displace less wood than the #8 coarse-
thread screws used for softwood, plywood, MDF, and particleboard.
ScrewitIn,BackitOut
Drive the screw half-way in, back it out to clear excess wood fibers from the hole, and then
drive the screw all the way in.
ReduceFriction
Apply bee’s wax or other lubricant to the screw to reduce the friction as the screw enters the
workpiece.
ClampCorrectly
Center the pads of your Kreg Face Clamp™ on the joint line with the large clamp pad on the face
side (opposite the pocket holes) of the joint. Adjust the clamp to apply enough pressure to keep the
workpieces flush and stable but not so tight to make clamping and unclamping difficult.
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OptionalAccessories
AvailablefromyourKregdealeroronlineatwww.kregjig.com
MicroPocket™DrillGuideItem# KJMICRODGB
With a hole diameter 25% smaller than our standard pocket hole, the Micro Pocket™Drill Guide
lets you create compact pocket holes in small projects, thin stock, and tight repair applications. Kit
includes drill guide, drill bit, and stop collar.
KregJig®HDItem# KJHD
Designed for use with “2-by” material, this heavy-duty system features #14 x 2 ½" pocket screws.
KregJig®PortableBaseItem# KPDGB
This base accepts Micro, Standard, and HD drill guide blocks for go-anywhere pocket hole drilling.
It is particularly useful for large panels or assemblies that would be difficult to clamp into a bench-
mounted jig. Built-in cams secure the Portable Base to your Kreg Face Clamp™.
KregFaceClamps™
Item# KHC-PREMIUM (3" reach), Item# KHC-LARGE (6" reach), Item# KHC-XLARGE (10" reach)
With a choice of 3"-, 6"-, and 10" reach, there’s a Kreg Face Clamp™that meets your needs.
QuickChangeKit Item# QUIK-KIT
Switch from drilling pocket holes to driving pocket-hole screws in seconds. The kit includes a quick-
change chuck, #2 square-drive bit, hex-shank drill bit, and stop collar.
DrillGuideSpacerBlocks Item# KDGADAPT
Spacer blocks attach to the end of your Standard Drill Guide when used in a repair application. The
Guide alone accommodates ½"-thick material. Each block compensates for an additional ¼" thickness. Set
includes three blocks.
Features
VacuumPort
This chip-collection attachment (R) snaps into place on
the back of the drill guide socket. The port accepts any
standard 1¼" vacuum hose and conveniently swivels
from side to side. In addition to helping keep your
work area clean, efficient chip removal speeds drilling
time and reduces heat build-up, extending the life of
your drill bit.
WorkpieceStops
For repetitive pocket-hole drilling operations, the
stop(N) snaps into keyhole slots in the base. To install,
drop the pegs on the bottom of the stop into the large
end of the keyhole slots and slide the stop toward the
front of the jig. For precise pocket-hole placement,
press a steel nut (O) into one of the hexagonal
recesses in the stop. Thread a knurled (P) nut onto each
nylon bolt (Q) and thread the bolt into the nut from
the opposite side of the stop. The nut and bolt work
together to provide easy adjustment and the knurled
nut locks the bolt in position.
R
Q
NP

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