Kreg SK03 Pocket-Hole Screw Kit in 5 Sizes - for Kreg Joinery - Sturdy Wood Pocket-Hole Screws Perfect for Beginners

Here is exactly what is in the box: NOTE: The product description says the screws come "in five sizes." That's a bit misleading; it sounds like you are getting five different lengths. You are actually getting only THREE lengths (for three sizes of stock); two of the lengths come in both course and fine threads. So you get five varieties, but only three lengths. Course threads are for use in soft woods (pine - including hemlock, MDF, particleboard, etc). Fine threads are for hardwood (maple, oak, etc). For 3/4" stock, 1.25" long screws, bright finish: - 150# SML-F125, Maxi-Loc head #7 shank, fine threads, for 3/4" hard stock - 150# SML-C125, Maxi-Loc head #8 shank, course threads, for 3/4" soft stock For 1/2" stock, 1" long screws, bright finish: - 150# SPS-F1, Pan Head, #6 shank, fine threads, for 1/2" hard stock - 150# SPS-C1, Pan Head, #7 shank, course threads, for 1/2" soft stock For 1.5" ("two-by") stock, 2.5" long screws, Blue-Kote finish: - 75# SML-C250B, Maxi-Loc head, #8 shank, course threads, for 1.5" soft stock Maxi-Loc heads have a molded-in "washer" which increases the surface area of the head compared to the Pan Head variety. All screws use the same size square-bit driver. "Bright" finish means electroplate-galvanized zinc. This finish won't stand up to long term exposure to adverse weather. Blue-Kote finish (used only in the screws for 1.5" stock) is weather resistant. As the name suggests, these screws are blue. The case is sturdy and should last for years, and it REALLY adds a lot of value to the kit. The locking tabs are nice and tight - if you drop the case it is unlikely to pop open and mix up your screws on the floor. My only complaint is that the case does not have a provision to hold the square-drive bit. A "bit compartment" would make it a little more useful (and an included bit even more so - an extra bit would be a nice bit of insurance). Kreg OEM screws are the highest quality. You should always set your drill clutch to a reasonable torque (not much more than it needs to be for your stock), but you are unlikely to twist the head off of these screws or strip out the square socket if your clutch is too tight. I'll be buying a bunch more fine screws for 3/4" hard stock, which is my most common requirement. The other screws I will need much less frequently, but when you need an oddball screw, it's a bummer to not have it. The set makes no attempt to include screws for REALLY oddball stock sizes (how many people really use 1" stock?) This is a good and generous assortment of high-quality screws for the most common stock sizes used in cabinet-style joinery. An excellent value. (if you find my review helpful, please "like" it. thanks!)

I highly recommend Kreg joinery. If you do not know what that is, then watch some of the Kreg videos on a popular video website. This kit provides a nice assortment of screws for use with the Kreg pocket screw system. With this kit, you get an assortment of five Kreg screws (in a handy plastic carrying case), including: 150 1 inch fine; 150 1-1/4 inch fine; 150 1 inch coarse; 150 1-1/4 inch course; and 75 2-1/2 inch coarse. The "Fine" Kreg screws are for hardwoods as they reduce the chance of splitting. Use "Fine" screws in woods such as ash, oak, maple, birch, ash, walnut, cherry, hickory, or mahogany. The "Coarse" Kreg screws are for softwoods and composite materials such as MDF and plywood. Use "Coarse" screws in woods such as pine, cedar, poplar, plywood, basswood, melamine, or particle board. Material Thickness; Screw Length; Kreg Jig Setting 1/2" (12 mm); 1" (25 mm); 1/2" Marking 5/8" (16 mm); 1" (25 mm); 5/8" Marking 3/4" (19 mm); 1-1/4" (32 mm); 3/4" Marking 1-1/2" (38 mm); 2-1/2" (64 mm); 1-1/2" Marking The Kreg pocket screw jig entirely changed the way I join wood. I no longer use a dado set or a router, I simply set up the jig, drill the pocket holes, and join the wood with the proper Kreg pocket screw. I own the old Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System. The new model is the: Kreg K4MS Jig Master System . If you don't want to spend that much money, try either the Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System or the Kreg R3 Jr. Pocket Hole Jig System . The Jig Master is best if you wish to make a large number of consistent pocket screw holes (for example, if you are building book shelves or kitchen cabinets). To drive these screws, you will need a power drill equipped with a "square drive" bit. A bit may come with your kit. If not (or if you want a spare) you can order the bit here: Kreg DDS 3-Inch No.2 Square Driver Bit and 6-Inch No.2 Square Driver Bit for Kreg Pocket Hole Systems . To drill out the pocket-screw holes, you will need the Kreg pocket-screw drill bit. A drill bit should come with the Kreg kit. If not (or if you want a spare), you can order one here: Kreg KJD Replacement Twist Step Drill Bit for Kreg Manual-Pocket Hole Systems . I recommend using Kreg-brand pocket screws. Considering the expense of wood and value of your free time, it does not make much sense to save just a few pennies by purchasing cheaper, generic screws. Please note: For outdoor projects, you need Kreg "Blue Kote" screws. Update (02/26/14): This was a great little kit when I first started using the Kreg system. Since I typically work only with three-quarter inch hard woods, I now buy (500 count) boxes of 1-1/4 inch fine screws Kreg SML-F125-500 1-1/4-Inch #7 Fine Pocket Hole Screws with Washer-Head, 500-Pack . However, it is good to have a collection of course screws, as well as shorter and longer screws (for that occasional odd job).

After you buy a Kreg drill jig kit, the next thing you will need is some of the fasteners. But which ones will you need? If you are just getting started with Kreg, I recommend this kit. It has a great assortment of all of the screws that you will need around the house or shop. Once you start getting the feel for the Kreg tool and what it is capable of you will find all sort of projects and repairs. It's nice to have most of the common fasteners in one place. These will work on 1/2" and 3/4" thick wood such as cabinets and drawers. The larger screws will get you going on working with 2x4's. I've built small projects all the way up to parts of my shed with the Kreg screws. Larger quantities of the Kreg screws can be purchased for bigger projects or to refill this nice box. The hinges and clasps are sturdy so it's nice to hold on to. This is another quality Kreg product. Highly recommend it for the beginner Kreg user or seasoned pro!

As others have said, you are not getting 5 lengths of screws You are actually getting THREE lengths; two lengths come in both coarse and fine threads. So you get five varieties, but only three lengths. That being said it is a great kit with a nice case. I already have some other sizes and I actually needed more 1" and 1 1/4" so this was perfect for me, although getting some 1 1/2" would have been nice. It also has a very useful reference chart inside the lid to find the size screw you need for different thicknesses of wood. It's a very simple addition, but VERY handy.

Very good product

As advertised. packed well, delivered on time. Met expectations.

Great product works as advertised!

The kit comes with 1" as well as 1 1/4" indoor silver screws, a set of each for hardwoods and a set of each for soft woods or plywood. It also comes with 2 1/2" indoor/outdoor blue screws. I bought 1 1/4" outdoor soft wood/plywood blue screws separately and there was room to put quite a few of these in with the silver sisters so I can grab what I need. I will use the soft wood more often, but can use hardwood ones for those times when I just want to grab a screw or am just screwing into 2x4s or the like. Perfect for connecting plywood or 2x4s/4x4s, in addition to using as pocket holes. They go in fast and easy without a pilot hole and with no splitting. They use a square driver bit, which came with my separate order of a Kreg 320 pocket hole kit. I bought the Kreg 320 because it was cheaper than some others, can be used to make 2 pocket holes side by side or one pocket hole by removing one of the drill guides from the set up, and can be used with the handy measurer on boards just sitting there on the table as well as without the measurer to bring the drill guide to an existing, put together area for repair or reinforcement. I used it to reinforce horizontal 2x4s that I put up to support a loft, as well as to attach a 3/4" plywood divider wall to a 2x4 pillar under the loft.

Great screws with everything you need in a pocket hole screw set all stored in a great box

Great assortment but of cos if assortment set, the price must be attractive. Kreg never fails when you wanna do pocket holes...

bon produit

Gran producto, con varios tamaños de tornillo que te ayudan si eres principiante (como yo) para después poder comprar los tornillos que más utilizas. Adentro tiene un información de medidas de grosor de material y tamaño requerido del tornillo. Vienen tornillos para madera suave, madera dura y para exterior, en distintos tamaños. Sin duda una buena compra para utilizar el sistema Kreg.

This is a good general selection of screws for pocket hole joinery. If you're just doing the odd project, it's probably sufficient to last you a while. It's also a good set to get you started, with a variety of screws for different thicknesses of softwood and hardwood. However, if you're doing a bigger project or a lot of projects, you'll quickly find you need a lot more screws of specific lengths and types. Then you can use this handy case to store the leftovers for your next project.