Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System

The jig was very easy to setup and use but there are some things you need to be aware of. 1st when drilling holes at the end of boards the jig may not support the board properly. You should plan to provide additional board support when drilling. 2nd the 6" long driver bit is great when you have unlimited open space behind your drill. However when space is limited as in the 13.5" (inside dimension) boxes I was making I could not get the bit to align with the screw angle. I tried a shorter 3" length bit but found that the drill chuck contacted the board marring the work and again misaligning the bit. Finally I used a flexible bit extension. This worked well but required that the work be clamped to the bench as I needed both hands to operate the drill and guide the bit. 3rd watch for the pinch points on the toggle clamp.

This tool is almost as good as a table saw table saw being the best woodworking tool ever. I love it !!

This jig opened up a whole new world of joinery for me. Simple straight cuts is all it took to build this bed system in my garage. I used Kreg joints to build the entire cabinet as well as the drawers. No hard-to-cut dado's on the big side panels. I did not use any glue and the cabinets and drawers are very strong with only the Kreg screws. I am very happy with the ease of use and quality of the jig. I have used it on many projects and is an essential part of my woodshop.

Already had the handheld jig. After using this one, I know that I will not be using the old one very much. It is a great tool that really allows me to be creative and create strong joints. No woodshop is complete without one.

Ditto all the other praises of this tool. Short story is the Kreg Jig is essential to every wood worker's shop. It creates tight, professional looking joints with minimal effort. One thing to remember, though, is to ALWAYS use glue. Wood is a dynamic material and it moves with changes in temperature and humidity. Never forget glue! The screws are simply clamps that hold the pieces together while the glue dries. My Kreg jig is one of the most important tools in my shop.