drill jig

Overall Rating: ( 5 reviews )

1. Posted: Aug 25 2008

   This is meant for bench mounting work, where you pieces can be put into position and then drilled. Although not intended for this use, the drill guide section can be removed for portable use, but you will need to devise a clamping system to drill the workpiece. Highly recommended.

2. ( 2 of 2 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jan 31 2007

   When it comes to building furniture, I'm a beginner at best. I often help a friend of mine in his wood shop in order to learn as much as possible. Over vacation, he was showing me his pockethole jig and showed me how easy it was to use as well as how stable of a joint it created. I order the 35mm Kreg K2 pockethole jig and have used it several times. I love it! It is easy to use and adjust. A must buy that even inexperienced woodmakers should consider.

3. ( 7 of 7 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jun 26 2006

   I use this tool in my professional cabinet shop. It is durable, accurate and simple. The pocket holes it produce are strong and expedient alternatives to the floating tenons and dowels we previously used.

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Overall Rating: ( 3 reviews )

1. Posted: May 29 2008

   This is a great little add on jig, if you already have a step drill bit and driver. The jig is great for getting into tight spaces or re-enforcing a loose joint that would be impossible with a full jig. I recommend you first make a test hole, as the directions did not specify enough jig offset to prevent screw head pull through allowing the screw come through the other side. An additional 3/8" offset solved the problem in ACQ 2" x 4" lumber and 2 1/2" stainless screws.

2. ( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Aug 2 2006

   At a fraction of the cost of most alternatives, this is a good deal and Kreg quality is generally realized as a class of its own. However, for less than the cost of the components, you can buy this jig with drill bit and stop. I don't know why anyone would buy the jig by itself. See MKJKIT

3. ( 16 of 16 found this review helpful ) Posted: Dec 14 2003

   When you think about it, this mini gives you the complete pocket hole capabilities with the least amount of money. (You'll need to buy the special drill bit as well for ideal results, both in starting the screw, and depth adjustability requirements) Since two holes are required for greater strength, you have to move the mini for each drilling. You could use an existing longer reach clamp to hold the mini in place, thereby eliminating the need to buy the clamp with it. So this mini is all of the advantages, without the price, but it requires more time to set up each project. Once you get into the advantages of pocket hole joinery, you probably will want more of the complete kit. Kreg Pocket Hole offerings made the number one spot across the board in the November 2003 issue of Better Homes and Gardens "Wood" magazine. Everything from the mini on through to the automated production machine were given the top ratings. It was a clean sweep for Kreg. They tested a lot of machines too. Some of the advantages are the flush edge joining to the workpiece prevented tearout. The case hardened steel guides didn't show wear or metal shavings. Easy to make or buy the premade plug holes out of wood. (Some were an odd shape, and wouldn't accept plugs very well) Even though the body is made out of plastic, which is substantial and well done, the steel guides are the only thing the drill bit touches. Pocket hole joinery is a nice addition to your arsenal. You will find yourself incorporating it more and more into your projects, and the Kreg system is the best. Highly recommended.

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