Customer Reviews

Kreg SML-C125-100 1-1/4-Inch 8-Coarse Washer-Head Pocket Screws, 100-Count

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This was the first time I used the Kreg system and it work well. It was easy to use and held parts well. The screws seem to be of good quality. I did not have any heads snap and the wood did not split when screwing together a birch face frame.

Kreg screws are great for their intended purpose of making pocket-hole joints in woodwork, and the Kreg system of joinery is indeed all it's cracked up to be in terms of strength and ease of use, but I have found myself using the screws in all sorts of other wood-fastening applications, anywhere you want to fasten two boards together. The 1.25" screws are just right for lapping one 3/4" board onto another, and the 2.5" ones work well for 2x4s, etc. You can use them in any application where you don't mind the washer head showing, or you can use the Kreg-supplied drill bit to countersink the heads for filling in with wood filler. The great advantage of these screws is that their self-tapping tips are significantly less likely to split smaller wood pieces than are conventional wood screws. Also, they are easy-driving and very strong. Having used quite a few in various sizes now on several projects, I have yet to strip one of the square-drive heads or break one.

These are great screws for pocket joinery into soft wood. I used them on some pine projects. No need to predrill!

Upon receiving these screws and my new clamp for the Kreg R3 Jr jig, I couldn't wait to find a project to begin. I found that these screws are of good quality and ordered 1 1/2" screws for future projects. They may seem a little pricey at first but if you intend use them for several projects, they are cheaper when you purchase larger quantities. The price on Amazon is somewhat cheaper than the local wood working shop but it all depends on how soon you require them. I would highly reccommend this item.