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i got the k3 master kit... coming in... 2 more months.... huhuhu

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very useful talaga ang kreg jig when it comes to framing. it's listed on my wish list.

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Got a little work done today.
Cut the main supporting legs and dry fit.

Its really when you get the main components into place that you see how massive the project really is.

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Looks like the Kreg Jig is now seeing action. 🙂

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Looks like the Kreg Jig is now seeing action. 🙂

Yup, its really getting used a lot. Im glad i got it.

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moji,

Would those legs be enough to handle the (135gal x 8lbs/gal) 1,080 pounds of water? I was thinking of 4"x4" as posts or maybe the panels would eventually help in supporting the weight?

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Based on what i've read on several fishkeeping sites it would be able to take the load. Here are the sites:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1169964
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302232

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Moji did you find the longer screws that will work with Kreg?

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Yes i was able to get those screws and i used them for this stand..but like i said in the earlier post it doesn't have the pulling strength like those of the original..I still use the original screws for the initial set of the glue then replace them with the local screws..

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hey Moji, since I often use these replacement screws on plywood, they can pull the wood together. but working with hardwood, the best option is to drill the pilot hole to allow the thread to turn without locking...

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hey Moji, since I often use these replacement screws on plywood, they can pull the wood together. but working with hardwood, the best option is to drill the pilot hole to allow the thread to turn without locking...

Yes i think pilot holes are needed even though the local screws are self tapping. I actually broke some of the screws when driving them into the hardwood. Quite difficult to remove..As for the original kreg screws, no problems even without pre drilling. I think their screws are hardened.

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... the best option is to drill the pilot hole to allow the thread to turn without locking...

Isn't that what the Kreg is suppossed to do in the first place?

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If you use the original screws then no need to pre drill. I think the local screws are not as strong as the kregs which make them prone to snapping once it gets deep into the wood.

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Isn't that what the Kreg is suppossed to do in the first place?

well, yes and no. yes it will make a pilot hole for the crews, and no, often it doesn't penetrate the other end which makes the local screws (which have full thread unlike kreg's) lock on the main board before locking on the other piece. hence the recommendation of making the hole penetrate and slightly bigger than the screw thread body.

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wow may kapwa aquarium addicts pala ko dito. Do you guys visit the other forum too for aquarium hobbyist? I'm a regular too in that forum.

Planning to upgrade soon to a 6x2x2 tank thats why I'm thinking if I should go metal stand or make a wood one. Im a bit apprehensive lang about the wood stand since I'm not that good yet in wood working. My fishes might end up swimming on the floor. 🙂

incase you dont know the site pala search PALHS na lang on google. Im not sure kasi if I can post the link here eh.