Greg Guarino wrote:
I think I have mentioned this before, but I consistently get "hanging
chads" around the edge of my pocket holes. I'm using the Kreg bit, and
have probably only made a couple hundred holes with it. They're
usually on one side only, which I believe is the left side of the
hole; the side where the drill bit edge "exits" the wood. Sometimes
they're 3/16 long. If memory serves, it's more pronounced in plywood.

I don't really use pocket holes where they will be visible, but I
still prefer the holes to be neat. I found a really quick way to
clean them up too, with a mini drum sanding bit on a dremel-like tool.

Is this common? Does Kreg acknowledge the issue?

Yeah - it's how it is Greg. Not really a big deal though. Knock them down
with a sander really quick and you're on your way. Kinda comes with the
territory when using a drill bit.

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-Mike-