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I've started building a 1/2 wall for a kitchen re-model. It's a 2x6 frame and I plan on using Kreg screws to build it. How many screws would you recommend across the joint between the sill/top plate and the verticals?

If you are using the regular kreg jig the answer is none.

If you have the the HD jig then go for it.

https://www.kregtool.com/store/c13/kreg ... jigreg-hd/

If you don't have the manual you can down load that. It has the the information that you need.

I just got one this past summer, however I never got past testing it out to make a 2x4 box. Medical reasons got in the way of the bin structure I was planning on doing... that is now on tap for this year. The compost bin I have in mind will be a good test of how they really work as it will be an 8' by 8' by 8' size.

Ed

I have used the regular Kreg jig to assemble 2x projects (they are designed for up to 1 1/2" stock), including new back stairs for for my friends house.
For 2x4's I use two screws per joint so for 2x6's three should be good. If you want you could even add a couple more from the opposite face.

3 worked well. It's amazing how well the pocket hole joinery works.

I've put together 2 work benches and started an SPT holder with 2x4s as the frame, using the Kreg K4 jig, however I glued (Titebond II) every joint. just in case I do enjoy the system though I think I would like the ease of the K5 better. Two screws seem like a good deal so I would presume three is better. I did use the right angle clamp but it was a very tight stretch on the 2x4s. Would have liked another 1/2" travel.
I secured the top of one bench from underneath(as in their plans), but the other I just drilled holes around the edge large enough to hide the screw heads, securing it from the top.

Everything has been pine, so not yet used the fine thread screws.

Glad it worked well for you!

Be well,
Ben