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re: Any woodworkers out there that can tell me which pocket hole jig I should buy
Posted on 1/21/22 at 8:43 am to nahtanojc
Posted on 1/21/22 at 8:43 am to nahtanojc
I have a table saw, but no router table. I'm still trying to move a few larger items out of my garage, like my kid's power wheels, before purchasing any more sizable saws. I've made several jigs for my table saw that I use to cut joints, but it's overkill some of the times.
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Posted on 1/21/22 at 8:52 am to Black n Gold
I bought the little single hole one for budgets sake a while back. I really want the one that can be mounted, but that'll be for another day. They're worth the money.
Posted on 1/21/22 at 10:01 am to BlackPot
Anyone have the masca woodworking pocket jig? It’s machined aluminum and about the same costs as kreg
Posted on 1/21/22 at 10:28 am to Black n Gold
I have the K4 but wished I would've gotten the K5 as it's better. Slightly larger to store, but the options are great.
Posted on 1/21/22 at 4:04 pm to nahtanojc
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I have a kreg that works well, but as others have said, there are better ways out there. For instance, a box joint jig for the router table. Gets the same job done but will end up with a much stronger joint. Dovetails and half laps are good as well and can also be done with a router.
This may all be true, but for a beginner the Kreg will do a great job. I do mostly hand tool work now, chopping mortises with a chisel and cutting tenons by hand. Very satisfying work, but a few years back I did what I call my pocket hole experiment and built a bedside chest of drawers using the Kreg jig for almost all joints on the carcass. It turned out great and has held up very well. Unless you pull the drawers out and inspect it from the inside, you would never know I used pocket holes.
Posted on 1/22/22 at 2:58 am to ChEgrad
Pocket holes are useful within their limitations and as mentioned you need to use the correct pocket hole screws for the thickness and type of wood you are using. They do NOT have to be Kreg branded and McFeely's carry quality fasteners.
I have an old K3 but it was discontinued because of the clamp having some patent issues. It was better than the K4 (because of the clamp) but I haven't used any of the newer versions. The Kreg jigs work well and parts are easy to obtain.
Not really useful for the OP but in case anyone is looking for a higher quality pocket hole solution like if you are building a full set of kitchen cabinets or a lot of boxes for built-ins take a look at the Castle versions. The Castles produce low-angle pocket holes and significantly reduce assembly time because they don't require clamping like the high-angle pocket holes Kreg and everyone else uses. The angle prevents the screw from trying to pull the boards out of alignment which anyone that has used high-angle pocket screws will have encountered. They also rout the holes instead of drilling them and are faster and cleaner. Again they are not for the budget oriented but they have a better approach in case someone is searching here. You can occasionally find the table top ones on Craigslist and they are powered by Bosch router motors so motors are easy to source.
I have an old K3 but it was discontinued because of the clamp having some patent issues. It was better than the K4 (because of the clamp) but I haven't used any of the newer versions. The Kreg jigs work well and parts are easy to obtain.
Not really useful for the OP but in case anyone is looking for a higher quality pocket hole solution like if you are building a full set of kitchen cabinets or a lot of boxes for built-ins take a look at the Castle versions. The Castles produce low-angle pocket holes and significantly reduce assembly time because they don't require clamping like the high-angle pocket holes Kreg and everyone else uses. The angle prevents the screw from trying to pull the boards out of alignment which anyone that has used high-angle pocket screws will have encountered. They also rout the holes instead of drilling them and are faster and cleaner. Again they are not for the budget oriented but they have a better approach in case someone is searching here. You can occasionally find the table top ones on Craigslist and they are powered by Bosch router motors so motors are easy to source.
Posted on 1/22/22 at 2:06 pm to Black n Gold
I had the linked jig, it’s practical for your applications. Price is worth it, it’s dummy proof. Agreed with poster who suggested alternate clamp.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 9:24 am to eng08
I bought the Massca M-1 2 years ago. I love the construction of it and it has worked perfectly for the projects I have used it on.
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