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No, the dimple makes it hard for your workpieces to come completely together. Kreg's instructions state that you want to be short (if you use their settings correctly you should end up about here)...

Found this through a quick Google Search. Lots of good ideas there.

I have my vice mounted to a 2' by 2' piece of plywood which I clamp to the workbench when and only-when I need it.

I'm a 220 man. What does that say about me? ;)

I'm a bit confused on why people see this as a problem... the magnet is around an inch and a half away from the bottom of the push stick... not a simple 'tooth height' as someone mentioned earlier....

I've used pocket holes with MDF a ton, with virtually no problems. Obviously it could depend on the specific application you're talking about... but in my experience, its a seamless operation. Very...

Really enjoying this thread! Wow. Thanks!

Saw the Kreg infomercial recently... seems much more subdued and less 'in your face' than some the others. Actually watchable. I have to hand it to the woodworking manufacturers with infomercials ...

My method of choice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zId2FM9qzI

Just wanted to say that I recently picked up some Klamp Track from Kreg and built it into a new outfeed table. I never really thought about asking for custom lengths. I just made the table work...

I've got the Master Kit, and love it.

In this video, Kreg doesn't use a corded drill at all... so I wonder how important it is. Maybe they're changing their tune since most people don't have...

Steve,
You are obviously incredibly knowledgeable on this topic. Everything you said makes perfect sense to me... but I am left wondering if I still need to be concerned about the compatibility of...

I just built a desk, messed up the lacquer twice, used lacquer thinner to remove it twice, and then tried a catalyzed varnish spray-on. Unfortunately, the varnish interacted with my old lacquer (I...

Well, I want to thank you for your advice. I got the lacquer off of the project perfectly with the lacquer thinner... so that was good. But now I tried doing the brush-on lacquer again, and it is...

Don't "hope" Sam. I can honestly tell you that he helps TONS!

Thank you, again.

Sam, I want to thank you -sincerely - for taking the time to help me out through all of this. It really means a lot.

Quick question. I think I am definitely going to do the chemical approach if...

Also, I was also curious... not that I don't 100% completely trust you guys... but seriously just out of curiosity... why would sanding down be a bad idea? What are the potential negatives of doing...

I can verify that it indeed a oil-based lacquer. It is not water-based.

Is you 'chemical stripper' the same as the 'lacquer thinner' that Sam mentioned? What about the stain?

I was applying the lacquer by brush. It was a brand name (don't have it with me) oil-based...

Thanks so much for the advice, Sam. I really like the idea of using the chemical approach as opposed to the sanding one. If I leave the lacquer thinner on the table top for 10-15 minutes, is there...

Well, as some of you know... I am new to this finishing thing. I was in here a week or so ago asking about stains and finish coats, but I made a big mistake on it this weekend!

Its been about 60...

What an amazingly helpful bunch you are. I have read through each of your comments thoroughly, and all I can do now is try my best! I am sure my stain color is far darker than anything you guys...

Nobody is replying. This is what I get for doing everything 'last minute'. Hahaha, no, I am sure everything will turn out fine... just the information I got off of here today is priceless!

I will...

This is really good advice, and I think I will take you up on it. Only problem is, I am heavily pressured to have this project done by the end of the week, and I fear for my life if I don't have it...

What a beautiful piece Sam. I hope mine turns out half that beautiful. Thanks to you guys, I feel like I am getting a much better idea of what's going on here. I do have a few questions though. (Sam,...