Generic Kreg Screws???

[bluthart]

So I just bought the Kreg Master System. Any experience with buying generic screws and if so where can I find them? I saw some on ebay but you never know what you get. Any suggestions? Are generics near as good? Thanks for any input.

 

[Canuck]

I generally just stick with boxes of Kreg screws from the blue BORG but for everything else, I order from McFeely.

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They have a pretty good selection and never have broken one of their screws!

Wayne

 

[Mike Camp]

I've never purchased generics. But you can purchase them in bulk at Woodcraft, Klingspor's and Amazon (Amazon being a tad cheaper than the first two). The smaller 1 1/4" screws come in boxes of 100, 1000, and 5000.

 

[mshel]

You can find them here. Pretty good deal.



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[ehpoole]

I've never purchased generics. But you can purchase them in bulk at Woodcraft, Klingspor's and Amazon (Amazon being a tad cheaper than the first two). The smaller 1 1/4" screws come in boxes of 100, 1000, and 5000.

I also normally buy my Kreg screw in bulk packages of 500 (or 250 for the 2" and larger) screws. I keep on hand anywhere from 500-2000 of each size and type of screw Kreg carries. I mostly purchase from Woodcraft (Greenville, SC) but Lowes carries a couple of common sizes and Amazon can fill in any blanks.

 

[kooshball]

I am a big fan of McFeely's too; $1 shipping does not hurt either.

I have bought a few of their combo packs and have been very happy with the quality.

 

[MarkE]

Another vote for McFeely's.

 

[ScottM]

Another +1 for McFeely's.

 

[Joe Scharle]

I wouldn't tempt success by using a cheap screw. Just think how hard it would be to recover from a snapped shank. McFeely and Kreg don't cost much more than BORG screws anyway. Get on McFeely's email list and buy lots when the free shipping deals occur.

 

[Dan Bowman]

the difference between the cheap no-name screw and a McFeely's quality screw is about 1.3 cents. How many screws are you going to use in a project? 50? So you're talking about an extra 65 cents for peace of mind. That's cheap insurance in my book.

 

[KenOfCary]

Another vote for McFeeley's. One of the woodworking magazines did a comparison of the quality of screws from different sources and McF was highly rated. Think it might have been Pop WW, but not sure. They weren't necessarily comparing pocket-hole screws but cabinet screws in general.

- Ken.

 

[JimD]

I order from McFeeley's or, if I'm in a hurry, I pick up some Kreg screws at a big box store. I just took advantage of the Sears clearance to stock up on 1 inch and 1.5 inch screws (Kreg).

For the coarse screws, for softwood and sheet goods, I think the washer head screw is important. For the fine thread screws for hardwood, I don't think you need it.

Jim

 

[bluthart]

Very good point Dan. By the way... you ever use all of that sapele? I just had some resawed into bookatched pieces, including a monster 15"Wx13'x6/4 piece. Hope all is well!

the difference between the cheap no-name screw and a McFeely's quality screw is about 1.3 cents. How many screws are you going to use in a project? 50? So you're talking about an extra 65 cents for peace of mind. That's cheap insurance in my book.

 

[alachua1947]

The only problem with Mcfeelys is the screws are not made in the USA. I don't mind a few cents more to keep jobs in the USA.

 

[SteveColes]

the difference between the cheap no-name screw and a McFeely's quality screw is about 1.3 cents. How many screws are you going to use in a project? 50? So you're talking about an extra 65 cents for peace of mind. That's cheap insurance in my book.

I'm with you:thumbs_up:thumbs_up