K3 Pocket Hole System
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1. Drill Guide Block markings Constant 15 deg angle As the Drill Guide Block is raised the exit point of the screw projects further from the base of the jig 7 Alle IR EN y 7 4 Drive screws into chip extraction holes to hold jig in position Pencil mark aligned with centerline of Drill Guide Block 11 Getting to Know Your K3 System ME Markings on the Benchtop Base Fig 11488 A series of markings have been added to the Benchtop Base that mark the exit point of the screw for a given Drill Guide Block setting These markings will allow you to estimate the exit point of the screw without needing to know what the actual thickness of your material may be These markings are similar to the lines on a ruler The longest lines are labeled as 1 2 1 and 1 1 2 and the lines that fall between these labeled locations represent the 1 4 3 4 thick board with the increments and 1 8 increments shortest lines centerline marked For example if you want the screw to exit at a position closer to the inside of your workpiece simply mark the desired exit location on the edge of your board and choose the line on the base of the jig that most closely corresponds then adjust the Drill Guide Block to the same fractional setting height Once the Drill Guide Block is secured at that height the resulting pocket hole will guide a2. ee Brass K3 Drill Guide oN Betiehtob N Index Pin Portable Brass Base Index Pin Wg Collection Shroud 3 2 Square Driver Bit 3 8 Step Drill Bit Support Stop 6 2 Square Driver Bit Part Number Description KID EE 3 3 Step Drill Bit e KEE 3 2 Square Driver Bit DB nen 6 2 Square Driver Bit Ve TE Allen Wrench 1 8 e EE Depth Collar TEE Premium Face Clamp KJSS 2 2 Material Support Stop NK3O005 Dust Collection Shroud NK3OO9 Brass Index Pin NK3038 2 0 Portable Base NK3O005 Drill Guide Block NK3035 Benchtop Base NK3031 Standard Pack Case ZT Sp NK30253 ooann Master System Case Master System Case 5 Benchtop Base Assembly reg Attach the Clamping Pad Fig 5A amp B 1 Attach the Clamping Pad to the Clamp Follower by simply threading the shaft of the Clamping Pad into the threaded insert of the Clamp Follower 2 The position of the Clamping Pad will be adjusted for the thickness of the material to be drilled Proper position of the Clamping Pad will be outlined in the Getting to Know Your K3 System section 3 You may notice that the Clamping Pad will angle slightly upward once the Clamping Pad is installed into the Clamp Follower This is the correct configuration of the Clamping Pad The Clamping Pad is angled slightly upward to assist the clamping mecha
3. recommended screw length 1 or 1 1 4 recommended screw length We do not recommend frame joinery of 1 2 to 1 2 material 1 2 Material 5 8 Material 5 8 Material Joining 3 4 to 3 4 material Joining 7 8 to 7 8 material 1 1 4 recommended screw length 1 1 2 recommended screw length 3 4 Material 7 8 Material 7 8 Material 0 622 0781 0781 S Le Sy 3 4 Material zl MHreg Selecting the Correct Screw Joining 1 to 1 material 1 1 2 recommended screw length 1 Material 1 Material Joining 1 1 4 to 1 1 4 material 2 recommended screw length 1 1 4 Material 1 1 4 Material Joining 1 1 2 to 1 1 2 material 2 1 2 recommended screw length 1 1 2 Material SC eg A e Joining 1 1 8 to 1 1 8 material 1 1 2 recommended screw length 1 1 8 Material 1 1 8 Material e ES e amp ES re g Joining 1 3 8 to 1 3 8 material 2 recommended screw length 1 3 8 Material 1 3 8 Material Standard Depth Collar Settings To get the amount of screw penetration shown in the charts use the standard depth collar set tings below as measured from the shoulder of the drill b
4. 2 and 2 1 2 Choosing the correct screw length depends on the setting of your jig and the depth at which you drill the pocket hole Both of these standard setting can be viewed on the previous pages dreg Self Tapping Screw FAQs What screw type thread should I use in hardwoods softwoods It is recommended to use a fine thread screw in hardwoods such as oak maple walnut cherry hickory etc Use a coarse thread screw in softer materials such as pine plywood melamine MDF and particle board What screw length should I be using Our general recommendations for joining like material thicknesses are posted on the previous pages We always recommend that you test the amount of screw penetration into your second workpiece with a scrap piece of material that is the same thickness as the stock you will be actually joining Drill a pocket hole run a screw into the scrap piece in air then hold the scrap piece up to the second workpiece to visually verify screw penetration depth Adjust for deeper or shallower penetration by changing the setting of the jig moving the depth collar or using a different screw length My wood is splitting when driving the self tapping screws The first thing to check is the hardness of the material you re working with and the thread pitch of the screw We always recommend using a fine thread screw in hardwoods such as oak maple hickory cherry walnut and a coarse thread screw in plywood particle board
5. 9 Getting to Know Your K3 System ME Choosing the Correct 2 Hole Spacing Spacing pocket holes across the width of a workpiece is important in maximizing the strength of a joint When framing most woodworking projects it is recommended to place two pocket holes across the width of a rail to keep the workpiece from twisting once it has been assembled The patented three drill guide fixed spacing of the Kreg Jig Drill Guide Block makes it extremely easy to place two pocket holes in a workpiece without having to unclamp and move the workpiece to drill the second hole A real timesaver when working with a variety of wood widths We recommend using the drill guide spacings indicated below for each rail width For very wide pieces such as panels we recommend placing a pocket hole every 6 8 inches across the length of the panel Use any of the three drill guides to form the pocket on panels ET Use B amp C Spacing On 1 1 4 to 1 3 4 Material Use A amp B Spacing On 1 3 4 to 2 3 4 Material Use A amp C Spacing On 2 3 4 to 3 3 4 Material CFE Getting to Know Your K3 System Adjusting the Drill Guide Block Fig 10A Lines molded into the side of the Drill Guide Block are labeled with fractional designations that represent the thickness of the material that is being drilled For example if you are drilling a pocket hole in 3 4 material the line beside the marking of 3 4 is aligned to the top of either the Ben
6. appoximately 1 x 1 1 2 solid wood cut to Edgebanding correspond with the dimensions of the countertop shelf Often has a routed profile to soften the edges and add visual appeal Plywood B Plywood Melamine 3 4 thick Steps to assemble Edgebanding 1 Rip edgebanding to size Rout desired profile Cut to length Rip the solid wood piece to size making sure that all edges are square and true Rout profile onto the stock at this time Cut to length and dri fit to plywood or melamine before assembling 2 Drill pocket holes into plywood We recommend that you place pocket holes every 6 8 inches along the length of the plywood for adequate holding power 3 Drive screws to assemble edgebanding Apply glue at this time before assembly A great way to assemble edgebanding for a perfectly flush fit is to firmly clamp the solid wood piece down to a flat surface using the Kreg Bench Klamp Then slide the ply material into position and drive a fine thread self tapping screw Make sure that you test the amount of screw travel in scrap pieces before final assembly req Edgejoining Edgejoining or assembling workpieces edge to edge such as for a solid wood tabletop is easily accomplished with pocket hole joinery In traditional edgejoining the workpieces are only glued together and then pipe clamped overnight to allow for the glue to set up With pocket hole joinery one simply glues and screws to assemble one layer at
7. 4 thick material is the standard The goal is to always use the setting of the Kreg Jig that will allow you to place a pocket hole so that the screw will exit the mid point of your material ie for 3 4 thick stock you will want the screw to exit at 3 8 by using the 3 4 setting of the jig Face Frame Components A Rail Horizontal members of a face frame Pocket holes are always placed into the rail so that the screw will be driven into the stile across the grain B Stile Vertical members of a face frame Stiles capture the rail that is they run all the way from top to bottom and the rails fit in between Stile Standard Face Frame Dimensions A typical face frame measures 31 1 2 tall by approximately 24 wide when assembled You can just as easily build a face frame to custom dimensions such as 31 1 2 tall by 48 wide with pocket hole joinery Rail and stile widths typically range from 1 1 2 to 2 1 2 wide Steps to Building a Face Frame 1 Plane wood to thickness rip to width and cut square to length Planing your wood to the same thickness assures that you will produce flush frames without a great deal of sanding once assembled Cutting your materials accurately will greatly affect overall squareness as a pocket hole joint will pull the workpieces into alignment with the cut edge An untrue cut will be pulled into untrue alignment reg Face Frames 22 2 Layout and mark your workpiece
8. MDF melamine pine etc If you are already using a fine thread screw in hardwoods and are still having trouble you may want to try our SPS F125 or SPS F150 screw These screws have a slightly smaller shank size than the washer head screws SML F Lastly whenever you encounter problems with materials splitting it is advised to slow down the speed of the driver Heads are breaking off when driving the screws Not all self tapping pocket hole screws are created equal Our screws are designed with a larger head than most common self tapping screws making them much more likely to strip out before the head of the screw breaks off If you are having problems with the head breaking off in a box of KREG Pocket Hole Screws please let us know so we may make it right with you What screw should I use in 1 2 plywood This is normally a drawer box assembly question We recommend using the SPS C1 screw This is a pan head coarse thread screw The pan head is smaller than the washer head screw and more easily seats below the surface of the 1 2 material The coarse thread provides maximum holding power in plywood 21 Face Frames Hreq Frames are common to many types of woodworking projects from cabinets to entertainment centers doors and more The thread that ties all of these applications together is that the workpieces are assembled in a flat plane Frames are commonly assembled from material as thin as 5 8 up to 2 thick For cabinets 3
9. bit thereby easing the drilling stroke and extending drill bit life Temporary Mounting Portable Base Fig 15C The bottom of the Portable Base contains three holes that allow it to be temporarily attached to a workbench for drilling pocket holes in a vertical orientation similar to the Benchtop Base The function of the Portable Base in this setting is virtually the same The Drill Guide Block is set for the thickness of material to be drilled and the Depth Collar is set to the same corresponding thickness Although the Premium Face Clamp is recommended for this operation another type of C clamp may be used Adjustment s crew on the Premium Face Clamp Arrow shows openings for the chip extraction holes Screwing the Portable Base down or vertical use Motion of Dri ill Block Guide sliding down into the Portable Base HPA Getting to Know Your K3 System Material Support Stop Fig 16A D The Material Support Stop is a dual function feature that both Supports large panels to keep them perpendicular to the base of the jig and Stops workpieces in a desired position to easily repeat a 2 hole spacing across a rail If you intend to use the Support Stop mainly as a support we recommend that you locate it 8 10 from the base of the jig to provide proper Material Support Stop shown in support across the full width of a panel Ad
10. during the drilling operation are allowed to escape the drill guides thereby minimizing the friction of the wood chips against the rotating drill bit Openings in the rear of the Benchtop Base align with the chip extraction holes of the Drill Guide Block to provide a clear path for the wood chips to escape the drill guide Front side clamp shown in unclamped position Examples of the clamping action Dust Collection Shroud with standard 1 1 4 diameter connection B Getting to Know Your K3 System ME About Dust Collection Cont Fig 13A amp B When the pressure opposite the openings is reduced to less than standard air pressure the wood chips will flow more freely from the drill guides This reduction in pressure is achieved when a shop vacuum or dust collector is connected to the rear of the Benchtop Base The Dust Collection Shroud forms a complete seal around the openings in the rear of the Benchtop Base and channels the chips from the drill guides to a hose connected to a vacuum source The tabs on opposite sides of the Dust Collection Shroud simply snap into place in the recessed areas on the rear of the Benchtop Base To remove the Dust Collection Shroud simply squeeze the sides of the Shroud and pull away from the Benchtop Base The exit port of the Dust Collection Shroud is sized to accept a common 1 1 4 shop vac style hose end Adapters are available from your local woodworking retaile
11. first dry fit your workpieces and drive one or two screws then disas semble apply glue to the workpieces and re assemble I am afraid to use pocket holes because I am worried about wood expanding and contracting with changes in the seasons What do you recommend There are a couple of easy ways to compensate for this type of wood movement Let s assume an example of attaching a rail or apron to a solid tabletop First set your depth collar on the drill bit so you barely drill through the edge of the rail or apron This will create a larger pilot hole for the screw shank and will create the effect of a floating top Secondly drive the screw into the top until tightened then back off 1 4 of a turn This will allow for plenty of expansion and contraction of the wood How can I get the longest life out of my drill bit We suggest following a few simple guidelines to get the longest life out of your drill bit 1 Use a corded drill rated at 2 000 rpm or above this is normally characterized as a woodworking drill a metal working drill is usually rated under 1 500 rpm 2 Place the bit into the drill guide before starting the drill 3 Make sure the drill is up to full rom before plunging it into the workpiece Sharpen the bit before it becomes so dull it breaks In oak this averages about every 2 500 pocket holes How many holes can I expect to drill before sharpening my drill bit You can expect to drill between 2 000 and 3 000
12. holes with your KJD drill bit when working with oak material Drill bit life directly correlates to material composition Can the Kreg drill bit be sharpened Yes we have a factory sharpening service for KREG bits only KREG drill bits have Kreg stamped into the shank of the bit We recommend sharpening the Kreg Jig KJD bit every 2 500 holes and the DKDB machine bit every 8 000 holes Package the bit se curely and send it along with a check to the address on the following page direg Warranty amp Contact Info What type of warranty do the pocket hole jigs carry We are confident that you will enjoy your KREG products The Kreg Jig K3 Pocket Hole System carries a lifetime warranty on the hardened steel drill guides when used with the KREG KJD drill bit All of our tools also carry a 30 day complete satisfaction guarantee If for any reason you are not completely satisfied within 30 days of purchase return the product along with your proof of purchase to the location you purchased the product from Are drill bits covered with a warranty No Drill bits are not covered with any type of warranty We are extremely confident that with due care our drill bits will exceed your expectations If you are dissatisfied with the performance of your bit ie the bit broke on the 5th drilled pocket hole please review the guidelines for extending drill bit life and contact us if you still have a concern and we will do our best to accommodate
13. width of large panels at repeatable locations The Material Support Stop may also be used with the K3 Portable Base as a Stop Mount the Material 8 Support Stop adjacent to the Portable Base in a Material Support Stop positioning similar fashion as with the Benchtop Base workpiece for proper placement es 17 Selecting the CorrectScrew reg Selecting the Correct Screw for Your Application Selecting the correct screw for your application is a function of three variables 1 Jig setting Set jig to the same setting as your wood thickness ie 3 4 setting for 3 4 thick wood 2 Drill bit depth collar setting Set your drill bit to the standard setting using the base of the jig or the chart at the bottom of page 18 3 Screw length Use the chart below to select the correct screw length The chart below helps to select the correct screw type when joining like thicknesses of wood ie 3 4 to 3 4 material in both a frame and right angle application This chart assumes that you are using the setting of the jig that corresponds to the material thickness you are drilling and that you are using the standard drill bit depth collar settings posted at the bottom right of page 18 These are simply standard guidelines for screw penetration we always recommend that you test your desired joint in scrap material before drilling and assembling final pocket holes Joining 1 2 to 1 2 material Joining 5 8 to 5 8 material 1
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15. 3 Benchtop Base has been designed in a way that requires no adjustment for varying thicknesses of material However you will need to adjust for the common thickness of the material to be drilled This is accomplished by adjusting the location of the Clamping Pad relative to the Clamp Follower With the clamping mechanism fully engaged handle in full horizontal position rotate the Clamping Pad until it pushes the material to be drilled against the Drill Guide Block Relax the clamping mechanism by lifting the handle and the rotate the Clamping Pad 2 full turns toward the material This will allow the clamping mechanism to exert the proper amount of pressure against the workpiece when the clamping mechanism is fully engaged The internal springs of the Clamp Follower will tighten or relax as the material thickness of your workpieces vary To apply additional pressure the Clamping Pad is rotated toward the workpiece however you must be careful not to compress the springs an excessive amount and cause the springs to take a set in a compressed state Be certain to tighten the Lock Nut on the Clamping Pad to prevent the Clamping Pad from accidentally loosening as material is clamped and unclamped during normal operation of the jig About Dust Collection Fig 12C One of the most unique features of the K3 Pocket Hole System is the addition of a Dust Collection Shroud The Drill Guide Block has been designed so that wood chips created
16. a time This process can be immediately followed by sanding and trimming to size without delay Standard Dimensions Materials to be edgejoined are typically solid wood The general rule of thumb is to not edgejoin a board that is wider than 5 to avoid any cupping or bowing that could occur with changes in moisture levels It is recommended to alternate the growth rings of the individual boards being joined to head off any potential problems Alternating grain direction Steps to Edgejoin a Tabletop 1 Plane wood to same thickness Rip to width and joint edges It is important to plane your wood to the same thickness to assure a flush top that requires minimal sanding Once your boards are ripped to length it is recommended to joint the edges of the board to create a tight joint line 2 Drill pocket holes into edge of boards Layout your boards on a workbench Alternate grain direction and choose the best face on each board Layout pocket hole placement approximately every 6 8 inches across the length of the board with pencil lines note you will not have to drill pocket holes into the first board in the sequence 3 Clamp flush and drive screws On the first board place a Face Clamp on the joint line directly over the pocket hole Make Joint Line sure that the large pad of the clamp is on the face side of the joint line to keep the workpieces perfectly flush Assemble one Face Side screw at a time moving the cl
17. amp directly over each pocket hole while assembling Large Pad 31 Plugging A Pocket Hole req Normally pocket holes are placed on the backside or underside of a project where they are hidden from view From time to time however you may find the need to place one in a visible location In this event KREG manufactures solid wood pocket hole plugs that can be glued in over the head of the screw and sanded flush to conceal the hole These plugs are available in a variety of wood species Anatomy of a Pocket Hole Plug Plugs are cut at an angle so that they sit perfectly flush on the top of the screw head when fully inserted A small amount of plug will remain above flush and will need to be either trimmed off with a hand saw or sanded Steps to Plug a Pocket Hole 1 Drill hole to adequate depth and drive screw to secure joint One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is why does the plug not fully cover the pocket hole Normally this is caused by not drilling the pocket hole deep enough to allow the plug to fully close the hole Our normal suggestion is to set the depth collar on the drill bit approximately 1 8 further from the step of the drill bit to insure that the screw head will be deep enough into the pocket 2 Glue and press into place Place a fair amount of glue into the bottom of the pocket and then also around the perimeter Mint Kreg Tig of the plug itself Press into place and wipe away excess glu
18. chtop Base opening or the Portable Base opening Moving the Exit Point of the Screw Fig 108 As the Drill Guide Block of the K3 Kreg Jig is raised vertically the exit point of the screw projects out further from the base of the jig The key here is that the 15 degree drilling angle remains constant The result is that as you move the upright to your desired material thickness setting the screw will automatically be aligned to exit on the centerpoint of the workpiece Using the Drill Guide Block Separately Fig 10C There are times when it is not convenient to use one of the bases specially designed for the Kreg Jig K3 or it is awkward to clamp the Drill Guide Block in position For these occasions the Drill Guide Block has been specially designed to accept two SML head style screws to hold the Drill Guide Block in position while drilling the pocket hole CAUTION You must use the center drill guide hole B when peforming this operation Centerlines on the Drill Guide Block Fig 10D Markings on the top surface of the Drill Guide Block designate the centerlines of the three drill guides These markings also align with corresponding markings on the surface of the Benchtop Base To place a pocket hole in a specific location mark a board with a pencil in the desired location then align the pencil mark with the corresponding centerline marking on the Drill Guide Block or Benchtop Base
19. cut Two 45 degree miter cuts when assembled create a 90 degree joint while two 30 degree angles will produce a 60 degree joint To calculate the angles needed to make a hexagon octagon etc simply take 360 degrees and divide it by the number of sides multiplied by two ie For an octagon take 360 8 2 22 5 degrees Triangle 60 degrees Heptagon 25 7 degrees Square 45 degrees Octagon 22 5 degrees Pentagon 36 degrees Nonagon 20 degrees Hexagon 30 degrees Decagon 18 degrees Frames are typically made from 3 4 thick stock Material width of frame members can range from 1 1 2 wide to 5 wide and beyond One thing to keep in mind with pocket hole joinery is that the wider the frame members the easier they are to join Many frames also incorporate a standard 3 8 wide by 1 2 deep rabbet into the inside edge of the frame that serves to allow the glass picture and backing material to be secured dred Mitered Joints Steps to Building a Miter joint 1 Plane material to uniform thickness rip to width and rout rabbet if desired 2 Cut desired miter on workpiece and position to drill pocket holes There are a few different ways to join mitered pieces with pocket hole joinery This example below focuses on joining two 45 degree mitered pieces by placing two pocket holes across the workpiece perpendicular to the edge of the miter as shown in the image at right The workpieces are 3 wide with a 3 8 rabbet along the inside edg
20. d Stop position multiple Support Stops to your work surface to gain more placement versatility Item KJSS Screw holes are provided to screw mount the Material Support Stop to the work surface The Material Support Stop is also designed to function as a position stop The end of the Nylon Stop Bolt is positioned to rest against the workpiece to center the workpiece across the predetermined 2 hole spacing By locking the Nylon Stop Bolt in position several pieces of the same width may be 1 tall Material Support Stop shown located and drilled quickly to minimize the time dee involved in measuring the pocket hole location for each workpiece When the stop position is no longer being used the Material Support Stop Arm may be pivoted out of the way to drill panels or large face frame components We recommend that you locate the Material Support Stop approximately 1 8 to 3 4 from the base of the jig for optimum performance as a Stop You may notice that a notch in the bottom of the Support Stop Base is sized to span the profile of Material Support Stop helping to balance a panel Kreg Mini Trak A special T nut and 10 32 Machine Screw are included with the Material Support Stop hardware pack for mounting to the Kreg Mini Trak By adding a length of Kreg Mini Trak to either side of the K3 Benchtop Base an adjustable Support Stop system may be created to allow the drilling of several pocket holes across the
21. dEreg Kreg Jig K3 Pocket Hole System INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL K3 Master System Item K3MS Qa S kel S ES Ka M x Item K3SP Products covered by one or more of the following patents 4 955 766 5 676 500 6 481 937 6 726 411 Other patents pending K3 Upgrade Kit Item K3UP 2 The Blue Mark of Quality Version 2005701 1 Table of Contents reg Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions Package Contents Parts Identification Benchtop Base Assembly Portable Base Assembly Quickstart Guide To Building Your First Pocket Hole Joint Getting To Know Your K3 System Selecting The Correct Screw Self Tapping Screw FAQ s Face Frames Leg and Rail Mitered Joints Angled Joints Curves Edgebanding Edgejoining Plugging A Pocket Hole General FAQ s Warranty and Contact Information 7 8 9 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 92 55 54 dreg Warnings and Cautions 2 Thank you for your purchase Kreg Tool Company is proud to manufacture top quality tools and accessories that are surpassed only by our commitment to customer service If after reviewing this manual you still have a question or concern that you would like addressed please visit our website at www kregtool com call 800 447 8638 or email customerservice kregtool com This manual covers the basics of pocket hole joinery including the Kreg Jig K3 Pocket Hole Syst
22. de surface of the Support Stop Base and either tap into place with a mallet or a hammer and a block of wood to prevent marring the end of the Pivot Pin Continue to advance the Pivot Pin until it is fully seated in the Support Stop Base and Support Stop Arm Push the 1 4 20 Hex Nut into the side of the Support Stop Arm hex recess 3 Thread the Nylon Stop Bolt from either side through the Support Stop Arm into the Hex Nut Which side will depend on which side of the Kreg Jig that the Support Stop will be used 4 Thread the Knurled Nylon Lock Nut onto the Nylon Stop Bolt on the side of the Support Stop Arm opposite the Hex Nut It may be necessary to thread the Knurled Nylon Lock Nut onto the Nylon Stop Bolt prior to threading the Nylon Stop Bolt into the Hex Nut in some applications Portable Base Assembly 6 Locking Tabs holding the Premium Face Clamp in position How to insert the Brass Index Pin Hex Recess EN Knurled FEN Nylon Bolt Nylon U Lock Nut O Pivot Pin Support Stop assembly diagram 7 Quick Start Guide direg To Building Your First Pocket Hole Joint Ready to jump in and start building Here is a quick start guide to creating your first pocket hole joint Before you start a few Pocket Hole Joinery Facts You only need to drill a pocket hole into ONE of the workpieces to be joined No pre drilling of the second workpiece
23. e a Position one workpiece so that the edge of the miter rests entirely on the base of the jig and the drill guides will not interfere with the edge of the board or the rabbet as shown at right On this 3 wide piece use the A C setting of the Kreg Jig K3 or a 1 1 2 center to center pocket hole spacing b If your workpiece is less than 2 in width you may need to raise the heel of the miter off of the base of the jig slightly in order to get the entire impression of the pocket hole on the backside of the i workpiece Adjust drilling depth and screw Heelitalied off length accordingly in this situation Base base of jig Base 3 Clamp and drive screws You can use many different styles of clamps to hold the workpieces flush while the screws are driven If you will be assembling a number of miter joints you may want to produce an assembly fixture to help hold the toes of the miters in perfect alignment The fixture consists of a piece of plywood that has two hardwood pieces attached to it to form a perfect 90 degree angle You can add an overhead clamp to this fixture to produce consistent clamping results 27 Angled Joints Curves req Angles and curves are a great application for pocket hole joinery With other methods of joinery an angled joint must by held in alignment for a substantial amount of time with bar clamps Uneven pressure along the joint line can result in bowing gaps or misalignment The
24. e The Mini Kreg Jig contains a recess on its underside that can be used to firmly seat the plug into place Pressing a plug into place 3 Trim or sand off excess plug Once the glue has setup plugs can be trimmed or sanded off Softwoods such as pine and basswood can often be made flush with an orbital sander while hardwoods such as oak and maple will most likely require trimming with a flush cut handsaw before final sanding We have found that a laminate trimmer fitted with a bull nose bit and a 45 degree base also works well if you will be trimming a number of plugs reg General FAQ 32 Why do I need to use a 2 000 rpm drill to make the pocket holes What brand do you recommend A drill that is rated at 2 000 RPM or above is considered a woodworking drill RPM s be low that are normally seen in metal working drills The higher the RPM the cleaner the hole and the longer the drill bit lasts A 1 500 RPM drill will do the trick but you will see slightly more wear on the bit over time Most of the major tool manufacturers produce a drill above 2 000 RPM Do I need to drill all the way through the edge of the workpiece No We recommend setting the depth collar so that the tip of your drill bit rests ap proximately 1 8 from the base of the jig for 3 4 material Why you ask By not drill ing all the way through the edge you won t have to deal with the possibility of having a burr that you will need to remove before joinin
25. e drill guide block to the proper position prior to checking drill bit depth collar setting Sight across Portable Base and Drill Guide Block to set drilling depth q 4 z Locking tabs capture small pad of clamp on backside of Portable Base Premium Face Clamp in use on edge of large panel 5 Getting to Know Your K3 System Me Adjusting the Premium Face Clamp Fig 15A Turn the adjustment screw of the Premium Face Clamp in the counter clockwise direction for thicker materials and clockwise direction for thinner materials Clamping pressure is also adjusted using the same adjustment screw after sizing the clamp opening for the thickness of material a half turn of the adjustment screw in the clockwise direction will provide sufficient clamping pressure to hold the jig in place during drilling To increase clamping pressure turn the adjustment screw clockwise likewise to decrease clamping pressure turn the adjustment screw counter clockwise Portable Base Wood Chip Extraction Fig 15B There are openings in the rear surface of the Portable Base that align with the chip extraction holes in the Drill Guide Block to allow a free path for wood chips to exit the Drill Guide Block By allowing chips to escape less friction will occur with the rotating drill
26. em In addition a joinery guide located towards the back of the manual details the basics for producing a variety of wood joints utilizing pocket hole joinery We offer various educational materials to help you get the most out of your Pocket Hole tools In addition to educational videos we also offer a plan CD which contains 15 Pocket Hole project plans in a PDF format that can be printed from your home computer Video titles include e The Pocket Hole Solution to Cabinetmaking e The Pocket Hole Solution to Tables e The Pocket Hole Solution to Building Your Own Router Table e The Pocket Hole Solution to Home Improvements Warnings and Cautions CAUTION Handle drill bit carefully Like any cutting tool flutes of drill bit are extremely sharp Never hold a pocket hole jig by hand while drilling holes Always secure jig and workpiece to an immovable object before drilling Always check drilling depth in scrap material before producing final pocket holes and driving screws Make sure material is securely clamped into jig before drilling Always allow drill bit to reach full soeed before plunging into the workpiece Co Indicates what is included in package pe Lafe a EE ee N ET e Be it Or ER E ee EE TE Se et pees Eee pee Ae Le Be Be Be i OO ee We o COE BE 2 Be ee Be ee KE HR S Ehel ER BETEN EE e E D Be ee ee reg Parts Identification 4
27. ew tip protrudes too far into the second workpiece you can simply set the depth collar closer to the step of the drill bit to create a shallower hole 4 Position stiles and drive screws Apply glue at this time if desired Alternate from one end the the other as you slide the stiles across the assembly jig you have created Press down onto the angled stile as you assemble to create a uniform overhang 5 Remove overhang from the front edge Remove the overhang from the front edge of the workpieces with a jointer sander or hand plane once assembled if you don t have a jointer you can tip our table saw blade to 45 degrees cut it close and then finish with a belt sander Edgebanding Kreg Edgebanding or placing a solid wood edge piece onto plywood or melamine to hide the unfinished edge is a great application for pocket hole joinery Typically used for countertops tabletops and shelves In the past this process would be completed by either brad nailing the solid wood onto the plywood which would require time consuming filling and sanding of the brad holes or simply gluing the solid wood onto the plywood and holding it in place overnight with bar clamps Using pocket holes placed into the underside of the plywood to secure the hardwood creates an extremely fast and strong joint resulting from the large amount of clamping pressure exerted by the self tapping screws Edgebanding Components A Edgebanding Typically a piece
28. g your pieces The self tapping tip of the pocket hole screw will easily drill through the last 1 8 of an inch and drill its own hole into the second workpiece drawing the pieces tight without having to pre drill Do I need to drill a pilot hole into the second workpiece No The self tapping tip of the pocket hole screw accomplishes this task for you Even in very hard woods like hickory and maple no pre drilling is required which saves an im mense amount of assembly time Can I use pocket holes in melamine and MDF Yes They are usually a little more finicky than simple hardwoods so here are a few suggestions that we find helpful 1 Make sure you re using a sharp drill bit 2 SLOW DOWN Use a slower feed rate while both drilling the pocket hole and driving the screws 3 Set the clutch setting on your driver to a light setting to avoid overdriving the screw 4 Use a coarse thread self tapping screw with a washer head for maximum holding power 5 Try to place pocket holes at least an inch from the end of your workpiece The workpiece may split if the screw is driven too close to the edge The pocket hole plugs sit well over flush when placed in the bottom of the pocket hole Is this normal What is the best way to sand plugs flush Yes this is normal The depth that the plug seats into the bottom of the hole depends on the depth of the hole that is drilled We must make the plugs with a certain toler ance of plug length to a
29. is required with the use of self tapping screws e The step drill bit forms both a pocket hole for the screw head and a guide hole for the screw shank in one motion Gluing the joint is optional Simply clamp the two workpieces to be joined to hold flush alignment and drive the screw STEP 1 Set the drilling depth this example assumes using 3 4 thick material CAUTION Drill bit flutes are extremely sharp Handle with care The first step in creating a pocket hole joint is to set the drilling depth of your drill bit Drilling depth is adjusted by changing the location of the depth collar on the shank of the drill bit For joining 3 4 thick material place the depth collar onto the shank of the drill bit Use a tape measure to position the depth collar 3 9 16 from the SHOULDER of the drill bit Tighten the depth collar in this posi tion with the Allen Wrench provided Setting the depth collar Deeper Hole Shallower Hole closer to the SHOULDER of the drill bit will result in less screw travel into the second workpiece moving the depth collar further from the SHOULDER of the drill bit will result in more screw travel reg Quick Start Guide Cont STEP 2 Prepare wood and 2 drill the pocket holes Prepare your wood by squaring the pieces to be joined on all edges Place the drill bit into your drill and tighten securely Place one workpiece to be joined onto the base of the Kreg Jig K3 a
30. it to the depth collar These distances can also be referenced on the base of both the Benchtop and Portable Base Depth collar distance from Jig Setting shoulder of drill bit D 3 4 4 5 8 3 7 16 3 4 3 9 16 7 8 3 11 16 f 3 7 8 1 8 4 3 16 1 4 4 1 8 3 8 4 5 16 1 2 4 1 8 1 Selecting the CorrectScrew Meg Kreg self tapping screws are specially designed for pocket hole joinery They feature a self tapping auger point that eliminates pre drilling and a large round head that seats flush in the bottom of the pocket hole All of our screws utilize a 2 square drive recess The deep recess of the square drive provides positive driver engagement to reduce cam out Like every Kreg product our screws are manufactured from the highest quality materials To manufacture a virtually unbreakable screw industrial quality steel is first case hardened and then coated with a dri lube finish which reduces driving torque and gives them their bronze appearance Many of our screw types are available in a weather resistant coating that is approximately 10 times more corrosion resistant than a standard zinc plated screw d Choosing the right screw We offer three thread types two head styles and five different lengths to handle nearly all pocket hole applications The characteristics for choosing the screw for your project are detailed below Thread Types A fine thread screw is used any time you re driving the screw int
31. llow for varying hole depths As a general rule the deeper you drill the hole the less plug you will need to sand off There are a couple of different ways to trim plugs If you will be trimming very few plugs a flush cut hand saw fol lowed by a light sanding works very well If you will be trimming many plugs we recom mend using a laminate trimmer outfitted with a bull nose bit Trim off the majority of the plug and then finish with a light sanding See page 31 for more details 33 General FAQ Kreg What is the recommended pocket hole spacing across a panel We suggest that you place pocket holes every 6 8 inches across the length of a work piece for adequate strength Feel free to place them closer or further apart as the application warrants I am experiencing wood movement as I screw my joint together How can I eliminate this First and foremost the use of our Face Clamps will eliminate most wood movement while driving a screw A good rule to use whenever attempting to assemble a pocket hole joint is that the screw will tend to pull the workpieces away from the side the pocket hole is placed on Therefor a simple solution is to always clamp a stop clamp scrap workpiece workbench on the opposite side of the pocket holes By doing this you will be able to consistently produce perfectly flush joints Another trick that seems to work well if you re experiencing movement mainly caused by the lubricity of glue on the joint line is to
32. ngs the stepped shoulder of the Drill Bit is aligned with the mark by sighting across the surface of Drill Guide Block Be careful not to set the Depth Collar so that the Drill Bit will penetrate the jig itself When departing from the designated drill bit depth settings for the given material thickness the pilot point of the Drill Bit should be kept a height of approximately 1 8 above the projected surface of the Portable Base About the Premium Face Clamp Fig 14C amp D The preferred clamping mechanism for the Portable Base is the Premium Face Clamp The Premium Face Clamp is attached to the Portable Base by rotating the Locking Tabs to locate the smaller pad of the Premium face Clamp The smaller pad is placed within the recess on the back of the Portable Base and the Locking Tabs are rotated to capture the smaller clamp pad but still allow freedom of movement of the Premium Face Clamp After drilling the pocket holes in the work pieces the Locking Tabs may be rotated to remove the Premium Face Clamp so it may be used for assembly A network of ribs sit above the rear surface of the Portable Base so that virtually any type of C clamp may be used to hold the Portable Base to the workpiece being drilled The K3 Portable Base provides a convenient way to drill pocket holes in large panels or cumbersome work pieces by simply locating the step of the Portable base against the edge of the workpiece and clamping in position Set th
33. nism to insure the work piece is seated tight against the Drill Guide Block and flush with the Benchtop Base surface Attach the Index Pin Fig 5C 1 Thread the Brass Index Pin into the threaded insert contained in the upright of the Benchtop Base 2 Back off the Brass Index Pin so that the rounded point of the Brass Index Pin is flush with the inside of the upright surface 3 The Brass Index Pin will be seated fully when the Drill Guide Block has been inserted in the opening of the upright and used to hold the Drill Guide Block in position prior to clamping Store the Allen Wrench Fig 5D WAN he 1 The 1 8 Allen Wrench is used to lock the Jj e Depth Collar in position on the Kreg Jig Drill d Bit for different depths of pocket holes S 2 The Allen Wrench may be stored either in the designated location in the case or it can be held conveniently in the rear of the Clamp Follower 3 When using the Clamp Follower location be sure to rotate the right angled extension of the Allen Wrench to a clock position between g 5D 9 o clock and 3 o clock This will prevent the Allen Wrench from being accidentally lost when the Clamp Follower slides across the center rib in the bottom of the Benchtop Base Storage for the Allen Wrench direg Attach the Locking Tabs Fig 6A amp B 1 Align the center hole of each of the Locking Tabs to the corresponding mounting hole on the rear vertical surface of
34. o a hardwood i e oak maple walnut cherry hickory etc oti the Fine The coarse thread screw has a larger thread diameter and Paare provides greater holding power when driving a screw into soft material such as plywood particle board MDF melamine and nn cn Zn Coarse pine We also offer a Hi Lo thread type which consists of two separate threads one higher than the other that serves as a d general purpose screw in medium hardwoods like poplar The Hi Lo screw is only offered in the 1 1 4 length Head Styles The washer head SML screw is our most popular head style as it provides the largest amount of surface area to seat firmly in the bottom of the pocket Available in both fine or coarse thread this head style is highly recommended if the material the pocket is drilled into is soft such as plywood or pine The large washer head assures that the screw is not overdriven in the bottom of the pocket The second available head style is the pan head SPS The pan head is slightly smaller in both head and shank diameter than the washer head screw and is a good alternative to the washer head screw if both mating workpieces are made of extremely hard woods The pan head style is also of benefit in the 1 length as it allows one to join 1 2 and 5 8 stock and easily seat the screw head below flush Screw Length There are five thread lengths most commonly used in pocket hole joinery 1 1 1 4 1 1 2
35. of 3 4 stock together Plane your material to the same thickness rip square clamp and glue overnight Once dried trim and cut to final length 2 Drill pocket holes into end of rail Normally two or three pocket holes across a 3 rail is sufficient If you are planning on attaching the table or chair top through the rail it is recommended to drill the pocket holes upward into the rail at this time before final assembly to the legs reg Leg and Rail Set back Rail A rail that is set back from the edge of the leg to highlight a reveal is a very common way to dress up a table or chair and give the design depth and sophistication This set back is very easy to achieve with pocket hole joinery Cut a piece of material to the thickness of your desired set back 1 4 plywood works well Secure the leg to a workbench with a clamp Butt the 1 4 plywood or desired material up against the leg at the location to be joined Set the rail onto the plywood so it is raised off the workbench clamp if desired and drive the screws Workbench Flush Rail This is the simplest form of a leg and rail connection where the rail is attached perfectly flush to the edge of the leg Secure the leg to a flat workbench with a clamp Butt the rail up against the leg at the location to be joined making sure the top edge of the rail is flush with the top of the leg Clamp the rail to the workbench if desired and drive the screws BT Wo
36. p is to use a 6 shank size screw such as the SPS F125 as opposed to the standard SML F125 which is a 7 Another option is to use only one pocket hole per rail end if necessary 23 Leg and Rail Hreq The Leg and Rail joint is a standard with table and chair assembly Design options include either a set back or flush rail Use corner braces or a gusset to stiffen the joint Pocket holes can also be drilled upwards into the rail to attach the table top at a later time Leg and Rail Components A Leg The main vertical support that extends all the way to the floor Can be turned square rectangular or tapered B Rail Horizontal members that are screwed into the Leg C Gusset or corner brace Squaring support blocks that reinforce the joint Standard Leg and Rail Dimensions Tables and chairs come in various sizes but all incorporate a Leg and Rail connection Legs can be purchased pre turned as furniture squares or laminated from thinner pieces of stock Typical finished leg sizes range from 1 1 2 to 6 square Rail widths will vary according to the size of the leg and overall length of the table or chair 3 4 thick rails are very common in coffee tables end tables and sofa tables while thicker rails may be found on dining tables Steps to Building a Leg and Rail Joint 1 Buy or prepare legs for assembly One of the most economical ways to construct legs for coffee and end tables is by simply laminating two pieces
37. pocket hole joint solves this by putting constant pressure along the joint line in the form of screws that pull the two flat surfaces tightly together Two 22 1 2 deg pieces A typical 45 degree angle such as what you might find on an angled cabinet face frame front is traditionally made by joining two 22 1 2 degree pieces With pocket hole joinery this joint is constructed by cutting the entire 45 degrees on one workpiece and leaving the other piece as a 90 degree These two workpieces are then aligned flush on their inside edges which leaves an overhang on the front side which can be taken off with a jointer Finished 45 degree angle sander or hand plane once assembled if you don t have a jointer you can tip your table saw blade to 45 degrees cut it close and then finish with a belt sander One 90 and one 45 degree before trimming The result of this assembly method is that once the overhang is taken off the joint line is in effect shifted around the corner and hidden from view The resulting solid wood corner is more resistant to wear and abuse because the mitered edges are no longer exposed on the edge This same concept can be adapted to any angled joint application Do not use plywood for angled stile as the ply will show after trimming the overhang Angle Components A Angled Stile The workpiece that contains the entire desired angle cut on one edge B 90 degree Stile The second workpiece to be joined c
38. r to connect other common shop vacuum sizes such as 2 1 2 and dust collection systems Mounting the Benchtop Base for Maximum Effectiveness Fig 13C amp D Mounting the Kreg Jig K3 Benchtop Base to a piece of plywood is a good way to prepare it for use in the shop and allow it to be easily removed from your work area to hang on a wall or shelf We recommend cutting a 3 4 thick piece of plywood to 12 x 24 This will allow you to attach the Support Stop at a location that will properly support large panels and also properly operate the clamping mechanism The Benchtop Base may also be mounted directly to a workbench but remember to locate the jig near the front of the work surface to allow for proper operation of the clamping mechanism shop vac is a registered trademark of the Shop Vac Corporation Williamsport PA Dust Collection Shroud easily snaps onto the back of the Benchtop Base Standard 1 1 4 connection and direction of dust flow Benchtop Base attached to 3 4 x 12 x 24 wide piece of plywood CHE Getting to Know Your K3 System Markings on the K3 Portable Base Fig 14488 Horizontal lines on the face of each side of the upright of the Portable Base are used to set the Depth Collar position on the Drill Bit These drill depths allow for maximum screw penetration in the mating workpiece when using the recommended screw for the size material being joined To use these marki
39. rkbench Gusset Supports A great way to add strength and square up a corner On a typical table with a 2 square leg and a 1 4 set back rail you will want to first create aright triangle gusset with a 6 8 hypotenuse Next cut a 1 by 1 square out of the corner Take the finished gusset and place a pocket hole perpendicular to the short legs of the right triangle so that the screw will be driven directly into the rails make sure to check the amount of screw penetration in a scrap workpiece before final assembly You can also place a pocket hole into the corner of the gusset with the Mini Kreg Jig to further tie it into the leg 6 8 Hypotenuse 25 Mitered Joints This section relates to mitered joints that are assembled in a flat plane such as a picture frame This is probably one of the most challenging types of joints to produce with pocket hole Joinery Understanding how the orientation of the pocket hole and the width of the stock being Joined varies will allow you to join frames more easily Miter Components A Miter toe The outside point of a mitered workpiece B Miter heel The inside corner of a Miter Toe mitered workpiece C Rabbet This is typically a 3 8 wide by 1 2 deep L shaped groove set Miter Heel into the edge of the frame that allows the backing material to be inserted 3 8 Rabbet Standard Miter Dimensions A miter cut refers to anything other than a 90 degree
40. s We recommend that you layout your cut workpieces on a workbench and mark each piece on the side that will receive the pocket holes Measure corner to corner for square 3 Drill pocket holes in both ends of rails Prepare the jig you will be using to center the screw in the material thickness being joined and set your depth collar accordingly see jig instructions You will want to place at least two pocket holes across the backside of the rail to make sure that it will not twist once assembled 4 Position rails into alignment with reference marks on stile After the pocket holes have been drilled into the rails place the workpieces into final alignment on a workbench or assembly grid If your face frame will have a drawer bank a good way to reference the size of the opening is to cut a story stick to size that will allow you to consistently and accurately place the intermediate rail 5 Clamp over joint line and drive screws No pre drilling is required of the stile as long as you are using a self tapping wood screw Add glue to the joint line at this time if desired Place the KREG Face Clamp or Bench Klamp on the joint line to hold the rail and stile perfectly flush as the screws are driven Occasionally in very hard or dry material you may split the very top or bottom of arail when driving a screw To combat this try cheating the pocket hole on the rail so they are further from the edge of the stile Another ti
41. s shown in Fig 8A Adjust the clamping pressure of the clamp by turning the clamping pad to firmly hold the workpiece into the jig Next place the first 1 1 2 of the drill bit into any one of the three drill guides making sure that the tip does not come in contact with the workpiece Bring the drill bit up to full speed and slowly plunge the drill bit into the drill guide until the depth collar reaches the top of the guide as shown in Fig 8B Remove drill bit and drill the second hole in an adjacent drill guide Once drilling is complete unclamp and remove workpiece from jig gently tapping the workpiece to remove any remaining wood chips from the holes you have just created a G STEP 3 Drive screws to secure the joint At this time choose the correct screw length for your application If you are joining 3 4 material to 3 4 material a 1 1 4 length screw is suggested Add glue to the joint line if desired If you are joining the two pieces in a flat plane such as a frame position the large pad of the Kreg Premium Face Clamp over the joint line and clamp with firm pressure to hold them perfectly flush as shown in figure 8C Joint Line SW Face Side Large Pad Place the self tapping screws down into the pocket hole and drive with a cord less drill until tight Your joint should be tight flush and extremely strong If you encounter any problems consult our FAQ section that begins on page 32
42. screw to exit at the Centerpoint aligned with 3 4 mark predetermined location regardless of the thickness on base of jig showing the exit point of material of the screw in this setting g Q D Setting the Depth Collar Benchtop Base Fig 11C ee Standard Depth Collar settings are molded into the face of the Benchtop Base These drill depths allow A m for maximum screw penetration in the mating Li workpiece when using the recommended screw A 7 Shoulder for the size material being joined To use these 2 I J LV EE markings align the stepped shoulder of the drill IC ell markon bas bit with the desired mark on the base As the Depth we Bee zi Collar is moved away from the stepped shoulder of ee Td the Drill Bit the resulting pocket hole will be deeper Be careful not to set the Depth Collar so that the drill bit will penetrate the jig itself Set shoulder of drill bit to desired setting and tighten depth collar When departing from the designated drill bit depth settings for the given material thickness the pilot point of the drill bit should be kept a height of approximately 1 8 the thickness of a nickel above the surface Close up showing shoulder of drill bit aligned to 1 marking on base of jig CTE Getting to Know Your K3 System D About the Front Side Clamp Fig 12438 The clamping mechanism of the Kreg Jig K
43. the Portable Base 2 Insert a 6 x 3 8 screw through center hole of each of the Locking Tabs and tighten while still allowing the Locking Tabs to move freely 3 The smaller pad of the Premium Face Clamp will be held in position on the Portable Base by rotating the Locking Tabs so that they cover the outside surface of the Premium Face Clamp pad Proper position of the Premium Face Clamp will be outlined in the Getting to Know Your K3 System section 4 You may notice that there are raised ribs on the rear outside surface of the K3 Portable Base surrounding the openings used for wood chip ejection These raised ribs are provided so that any clamp may be used to secure the K3 Portable Base and Drill Guide Block to the material to be drilled Attach the Index Pin Fig 6C 1 Thread the Brass Index Pin into the threaded insert contained in the upright of the Portable Base 2 Back off the Brass Index Pin so that the rounded point of the Brass Index Pin is flush with the inside of the upright surface 3 The Brass Index Pin will be seated fully when the Drill Guide has been inserted in the opening of the upright and used to hold the Drill Guide Block in position prior to clamping Assemble the Kreg Jig Support Stop Fig 6D 1 Slide the center tongue of the Support Stop Arm between the outside extensions of the Support Stop Base and align the pivot hole through all three surfaces 2 Insert the Pivot Pin through one outsi
44. ut at a 90 degree angle on both edges C Assembly Jig A homemade fixture you will want to build that will help hold the inside edges of the two stiles aligned while the screws are being driven dreg Angled Joints Curves Steps to Building an Angled Joint 1 Plane stiles to same thickness rip to width and cut square to length Place desired angle on inside edge of one stile 2 Build an assembly jig from scrap stock We recommend that you first cut a plywood base 8 by 12 Next laminate two 3 4 x 4 x 12 hardwood pieces together with glue and then cut the block on an angle that will complement your desired Si eA 12 before assembly angle Mount this angled piece to the plywood as vale ae E Lastly take your workpieces to be assembled align them on their inside edges and measure the overhang that occurs Make a shim the same height as the overhang measurement and attach this to the plywood base so that the edge butts up with the angled piece ot 45 deg 3 Drill pocket holes into the edge of the 90 degree stile Prepare the pocket hole jig you will be using to center the screw in the material thickness being joined and set your depth collar accordingly see jig instructions We recommend that you place pocket holes every 6 8 inches along the length of the stile Test the drill depth and screw penetration in scrap workpieces that are the same thickness as your actual stock before final assembly If the scr
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