 [Larger view] | Kreg K2000PP ProPack Pocket Hole Jig
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| This Kreg kit is one slick setup. | |
| I've used my Kreg kit for several months now. It sure makes a difference in the speed of assembly. I whipped up a router table in no time and a lot of other projects besides. Works great on dimensional lumber too. Used it to make the 2X4 framing for a utility building addition as well as the framing for flooring in my aluminum boat. It's great having everything all packed in the carrying case ready to go. Setup is a snap and sure cuts down on the need for lots of clamps. | |
| Holing Wonder! | |
| I bought one of these to make face frames for some kitchen cabinets, but it has gotten a considerable workout in addition to the original project. The kit is very complete and comes in a nice plastic case. There are actually two jigs - the large one that you will need to mount on a board and the small, one hole "Mini Jig" that just gets clamped wherever you need it. The large jig with the wings is the most useful. It has a built-in clamp to hold the wood securely against the drilling jig. There are three separate guide holes that allow for different spacing of holes. The "wings" are two separate parts that do not connect to the main jig. You will have to screw all three pieces to a piece of 3/4" plywood to get the most use out of it. That leaves a big vacancy in the case if you leave it setup, as I do, but that makes a good place to store additional screws. The "Mini Jig" is great for those large panels that can't be mounted in the main jig. Just clamp it where you want it and drill the holes. Depth adjustment is easy with the guide on the "wings." Just lay the special bit in the groove with the bit's shoulder aligned with the thickness of the material you are screwing to. Slide the stop collar on the bit shaft until it is against the side of the wing and tighten. You can't make an error. It does pay to check the collar every now and then to make sure it has not slipped. If you over drill, you will be going through the face side of your work with the screws. I use this in place of biscuits in many cases, but don't throw out the biscuit joiner yet! On long, edge-joined pieces, it is helpful to throw in a few biscuits for alignment between the screws, not gluing them if you want to make it a "knock-down" cabinet. I used to think I was pretty slick with a drill, cutting an occasional pocket hole freehand. That just is not as precise or repeatable as the results you will get with this jig. I would highly recommend adding this outfit to your shop - you will get more and better results! Oh, and do order some extra screws - you WILL have a use for them! | |
| Absolutely Incredible | |
| On the advice of a cabinet maker friend of mine, I decided to use Pocket Hole Joinery to build my new kitchen cabinets. I couldn't afford a production machine like he was using but saw a Kreg demonstration at a woodworking show. I've finished my cabinets now (as well as several other projects) and am for ever sold on this product. I've demonstrated this jig to a few friends and they were impressed as well. Usually my results at home aren't nearly as impressive as those in the hands of the masters at the woodworking show demostrations. This tool works the same at home as it did at the show. If you purchase this kit and have an extensive project to do, get an extra bit (KREG BITXXX), I've pretty well dulled two now. You will also need two boxes of screws, one for hardwood (SPS-F125) and one for softwood (SML-C125). I've gone through about 1500 screws now (each box has 1000). |
