Milwaukee 49-22-1560 1/4-Inch Chuck Attachment

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The Milwaukee 1/4-Inch Chuck Attachment is an ideal replacement chuck and allows the same flexibility in drilling and driving capabilities as a driver drill or corded drill with a 3-jawed chuck. This replacement 1/4-inch chuck comes as standard equipment with Milwaukee 2.4-volt single and 2-speed cordless screwdrivers.
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- Durable 1/4-inch replacement chuck attachment
- Allows similar flexibility in drilling and driving capabilities as a driver drill or corded drill with 3-jawed chuck
- Comes as standard equipment on Milwaukee 2.4-volt cordless screwdrivers
- Designed for professional-grade durability; 3-jawed adjustable chuck
- Weighs 6.4 ounces shipped
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 "Quick Release Chuck for Milwaukee quarter drive impact" 2009-10-26
By Keivn L. Rasmussen
Not as steady or true as a regular drill but in a pinch it's nice to not have to carry the drill with you as well.

 "Gets the job done, but nothing special" 2009-10-09
By Eric S. Olstad (New Jersey, USA)
This is a nice little attachment to have to save yourself from having to go out and buy drill bits that have a hex end. Just pop this bad boy in there and you'll be able to use *most* of your drill bits. The problem is that it's only 1/4". The larger drill bits simply won't fit. 1/2" would have done the trick, but there doesn't seem to be a 1/2" chuck attachment anywhere.



It certainly gets the job done though. It locks up nice and tight using the chuck key. You never have to worry about it loosening up on you in the middle of work as some of the keyless chucks are prone to.



But now the problem comes down to where do you put your chuck key? Most of the drills that have the quick swap "chuck" are small and don't have any room for magnets or whatever you would need to hold the chuck key for you. So, that's definitely an issue. But I guess the saving grace for that is that it's a common chuck key and you could find a replacement easily. If not, it's still somewhat possible to use your hand (provided you have a glove or some really thick callouses).

 "Easy Chuck" 2009-10-06
By Links Pilgrim (San Diego, California USA)
This completes the sub-compact drill purchase. It does what it was intended -- good chuck!

 "What's the capacity?" 2009-10-01
By J. Partridge (Michigan)
Hey what's the capacity of this chuck? I know they call it a "1/4-Inch Chuck Attachment", but that might be the drill bit capacity or the size hex drive that it fits. I can't seem to find the info on Milwaukee's site.



Thanks,



John

 "Milwaukee 49-22-1560 Chuck" 2009-05-21
By P. Johnson (Pengilly, MN USA)
Handy item. Hex drive drill bits are pricy to use, snap one and it is junk. With this 'lil chuck you can use standard shank bits in a hex driver, do a pilot hole, pop out the chuck, pop in a driver bit.


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Kreg V03-DVD Pocket Hole Joinery DVD, Cabinet Making

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Accelerate your learning process with this instructional DVD. The Pocket Hole Solution series features TV personality John Sillaots as he leads you through the various steps needed to build your own custom cabinets providing fast, strong, simple approach to your next woodworking project.
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- DVD guide for making your own custom cabinets
- Hosted by woodworking guru John Sillaots
- Includes step-by-step instructions
- Features use of the Kreg 2000 jig
- An excellent visual learning tool
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 "So-So" 2009-07-30
By rwizard (USA)
While I suppose this is useful if you have never seen the system used, Kreg is better at making tools than they are at making videos. It isn't bad, but it isn't excellent either.

 "Big Disapointment" 2009-06-20
By Mr. Mustang (WI)
This DVD was VERY DISAPOINTING. I do highly recommend the Kreg Trim Carpentry DVD Kreg V07-DVD The Pocket Hole Solution to Trim Carpentry and Kreg Router Table DVD Kreg V06-DVD-Pocket Hole Joinery DVD, Building a Router Table. You will learn more about the Kreg Pocket hole system and techniques by purchasing the other DVDs and then adapting the techniques to your application.

 "Very disapointing" 2009-03-12
By S. Bloom (North Canton, OH)
This video is a let down. Don't get me wrong, I love the Kreg Jig and using pocket hole joinery. I have built several bookcaes,and other cabinets with face frames, but never have I attemted to build cabinet doors. This video shows you how to build everything but what I consider the hardest part - THE CABINET DOOR! In the video he says "we build the door using pocket screws too" and that's all you get. Very disapointing.

 "Rip off" 2008-12-19
By woodworker (usa)
My wife gave me this as a gift. She meant well, so I appreciate it.



But this DVD is worthless. Waste of money. Con job. I like Kreg tools, but they need to get out of the DVD business. I don't see why they want to screw over their customers like this. I feel like my wife just paid $10 for me to see some low budget infomerical. Wait a minute, the infomerical would actually have more information.



Even a total newbie would be better off getting his information elsewhere.



I agree with the other reviewer: SHAME ON YOU KREG. SHAME, SHAME, SHAME. You saw the chance to make a quick buck and didn't care if you screwed us over. If I ever meet the CEO of Kreg, this DVD is going to be shoved up a very dark place on his person.

 "Good training tool for those that learn visually" 2008-11-23
By Edgardo Rivera (Barceloneta, Puerto Rico)
The DVD is short and it doesn't focus specifically on the tool. Having said that, it's a good learning tool for those that prefer to learn visually, instead of reading through the manual. It would have been better if they had covered their frequently asked questions (FAQ's) from their website. It's OK for the price, but something like this should have been provided for free on their website.


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Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System

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Priced roughly $40 less than the previous K3 model, this full-service pocket-hole drilling system is packed with value. It includes all the core equipment and everything you need to drill fast and easy pocket holes: a classic benchtop design, compatibility with all Kreg Jig Master System accessories, even a SkillBuilder DVD and rugged carrying case! For strong, convenient, and professional-looking joinery, this is it.

The K4 system includes the following:
-Main bench-mounting unit with toggle clamp
-Patented removable 3-hole drill guide
-Spacer block attachment for repairs
-3/8" step bit to drill pocket hole and 3/16" pilot hole in one step
-6" long #2 driver bit
-Dust Collection attachment
-Rugged carrying case, SkillBuilder DVD, and detailed instructions
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- Our patented 3-Hole Drill Guide lets you make perfectly placed Pocket-Holes in a wide variety of material widths and thicknesses, without ever having to release the clamp and reposition the workpiece
- Whether you're using our multi-purpose face clamps or any common bar clamp or c-clamp, the large clamping recess makes it easy to secure your jig to your workbench during use
- For the hard to reach repair applications or when you just want to take your work on the road, the Kreg jig's removable Drill Guide guarantees that you'll always have the right tool for the job
- Removable drill guide block doubles as a repair tool
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 "Love the jig, not sure about the blue screws?" 2010-01-17
By Jonathan Gelaude (Denver, CO)
I just began building the Kreg workbench. I figured I'd start with a basic project like this to familiarize myself with the Kreg jig and how it operates. If I make a mistake on this, the wood is just inexpensive 2x4s that I can easily replace.



I really like the fact that it comes with the DVD, which gives all the basic details and is broken down into sections so you can easily go and just rewatch one section again.



One bit of advice I'd give from what I've experienced with the jig so far is that instead of drilling the pocket hole in one motion, I found it works better to drill down maybe a 1/4 to 1/3 of the way, then back the drill bit out to clean out the hole, then continue on in this fashion until you reach the drill stop. The holes are cleaner-cut this way and it's easier on your tools. This technique has worked well for deep holes for the 2x material. I also had one piece of wood that I neglected to sort out when I selected my wood that was heavier than all the others, so it's wetter than the others. I did have to make sure and clean the holes in the jig out after this, as they did gum up a bit from the moist sawdust produced from this one piece of wood.



I do wish the jig came with a few more screws right out of the box. You get an assortment of different sizes, but only 10 or so of each. This allowed me to basically get one little section of the workbench put together. I then had to go searching for screws. The problem was, neither Home Depot, nor Lowes carries the 2.5-inch screws. Luckily, there is a Rockler store in Denver. But when I got there, they only had one box of the 2.5-inch screws in a 50-pack, and they were the blue "weather resistant" ones. I didn't care because the screws are all hidden. I think the box was $1 more than the normal screws would've been.



Now this jig and these screws are all brand new to me. But, at this point, I did have a problem yesterday when using the blue screws. I don't know if it's the coating on them or what, but they drove down into the hole and then proceeded to strip out the threads they'd just drilled! I hadn't changed the torque setting on my drill at all from using it the day before with the regular Kreg pocket hole screws that came with the jig. So, I backed off the torque a bit and tried another screw in another hole. Same thing! I then turned the torque almost all the way down on the drill. That worked. Then I tightened that one by hand. After that, I tried driving another one by hand. I can certainly work around this, but I'm definitely apprehensive about using the blue screws again on anything else that might call for them, such as a potting bench, or outdoor chairs, etc. Kreg does make stainless steel pocket hole screws, but a box of 50 was about $25, compared to $6 for the blue screws. They do package larger quantities together as well. There was a box of 250 of the regular 2.5-inch screws that I needed, but I don't need anywhere near that many of that size screw at this point in time. However, if you were going to make, say several outdoor chairs, or multiples of anything for that matter, it is more cost effective to buy the larger boxes of screws.



I know this is supposed to be a review just for the jig, but these items all go together, so I figured I'd mention my issue with the blue screws. Before that, I did not have one problem with the regular screws. They worked flawlessly.



I am definitely looking forward to many more projects using the Kreg jig system. I don't have a lot of shop tools and no woodworking tools, other than a few basic chisels, etc. So, this gives me the opportunity to try my hand at woodworking a bit before investing a lot of money and space for things like a nice table saw, drill press, planer/jointer, tons of clamps, etc.



Is a matter of fact, I actually bought this jig to build two built-in bookcases and an adjoining mantel. I will be using the Kreg jig to build the boxes for the bookcases, as well as the faceframe and doors. No need to worry about mortise and tenons for the doors, or gluing and clamping biscuits into place and then waiting for the glue to dry. Once I get the workbench done, I'll then have a nice work surface to begin the bookcases on. If I get a chance, I'll come back and add more info once I've used the jig a bit more on plywood and hardwood for the bookcases.



So far, I'm quite impressed with the Kreg jig (other than the above-mentioned blue screws). I'm sure I'll find a ton of uses for it in the future. I've already started thinking about building a couple of nightstands and a blanket chest, something I probably wouldn't have thought of doing before buying this jig.

 "my standard assembly tool" 2010-01-17
By Mark W. R. Wilson
As a newcomer to home improvement and woodworking this is my standard method of building things. As a complete (and impatient) novice I watched the video (pocket hole solutions to trim carpentry) about 20 times and then went to work. I've built shelves and tool stands, and repaired my roof. I love this whole system--I can build most anything quickly. It is strong, and, unlike any other system, can be disassembled (even the screws can be re-used!), which is important---as a newbie I make mistakes! NO problem-- just unscrew, correct, and re-assemble. No waiting for glue to dry either. Kit is well-built in the USA. I recommend getting the vacuum attachment and a few of the clamps to start. You do have make sure the wood is cut perfectly square. The only thing I would correct would be to add a little hole to store the allen wrench and use some white paint to highlight the numbers on the jig. My carpenter friend now is bugging me to borrow it to build cabinets with on his next job. Better than lego or tinker toys :-)

 "So easy a child can use it," 2009-11-05
By Rosemarie (New Jersey)
I love this tool it is my favorite non electric tool I own. I too wish I bought it sooner there were so many things that did not come out the way I liked because I didn't have the jig. Seriously I am a retired grandma and if I can use it really anyone can I made many wonderful things including a large chicken coop for my girls with gates. You can't go wrong with this tool. You don't have to get the best one just get ONE.

 "Kreg Jig" 2009-11-01
By W. Betancourt (Lancaster Pa.)
What a time saver

I am restoring an old camper

It would be impossible without my KREG

 "excellent product" 2009-10-26
By T. Crump (Texas)
As others have noted, this is an excellent product for some fast, effective joinery. Well designed and easy to learn. It will not work for all your joinery needs, but it will make lots of projects easy. Only drawbacks I found are 1. Joints aren't as strong as biscuit joints. 2. Even though they make hole plugs, I wouldn't want to use it where the pocket holes are showing. Besides that, it's a great product.


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Mirka 23-615-AP 5-Inch 8-Hole Assorted Grits (10 Each Of 80/100/120/150/220) Dustless Hook-and-Loop Sanding Disks

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All sandpaper is not created equal. As a result, we love Mirka paper. The backing is beefier than other papers, and to us, that means quality. Aluminum oxide grain is the choice of most woodworkers because it's sharp, durable and, best of all, long-lasting on the higher paper grades that won't shred on the edges. This assortment is perfect for professionals, homeowners, and hobbyists because it includes everything from stock-removing 80-grit to a nice 220 finishing grit. Yes, you can spend less on other sandpapers, but you'll end up spending more in the end. This is quality. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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- Durable aluminum oxide grain
- High-strength resin bond system
- Increased life, made with antiload stearate
- Fits DeWalt DW421, DW423, 5-inch Ryobi and Bosch 3107, 3725, and Makita B05010
- 50 per box, 10-pieces each of 80, 100, 120, 150 and 220 grits
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 "Really good value - Equal quality at better price" 2009-12-31
By J. Hutchin
Great value and incredibly fast shipping! These arrived 1.5 days after I ordered them. These are quality pads with good backing for a much better price than Norton sandpaper or other brands you see at Home Depot / Lowes. I've been doing lots of sanding of red oak while restoring a 117 year old house and they work great on a Bosch random orbit sander. Very satisfied.

 "Bargain Disks" 2009-12-28
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You get 50 disks for less than 20 bucks. Hard to beat that deal. These disks do an excellent sanding job and are easy to attach and remove. As an added bonus these disks are made in Finland which accounts for their quality. In addition, Finland is not known for using harmful chemicals in their manufacturing process so they are safe to handle. Try them and you will like them.

 "Mirka 5-Inch 8-Hole Assorted Grits Dustless Hook-and-Loop Sanding Disks" 2009-12-10
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I am new to using this type of sanding. The Porter-Cable sander, which I purchased, along with these Mirka disks has exceeded my expectations. I was used to changing paper fequently on my 1/4 sheet finishing sander... with this set-up I change disks when moving to a finer grit... and the used disks seem like new! I was cautious about the price of this type of sanding system, but it works very well. I will be purchasing more Mirka products, they are worth their cost.

 "Nice Assorted Pack" 2009-11-24
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Perfect multi-pack for the occasional orbital sander user that needs a mix. Made by a quality Finnish manufacturer Mirka. This multipack was a lot cheaper than the Norton & other alternatives available at the local box store (which I returned). So far I used the 80, 120, and 150 and they worked quite well.

 "Great product" 2009-10-20
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The Kreg Jig Jr. (R3) is an amazing repair jig and an exceptionally handy addition to any tool collection. Whether you're crawling under a table to make a quick repair or taking Kreg Joinery on the road, the Jr.'s compact design lets you work where you need to most, and it gives you what you need to start building wood joints that will last the life of your creation.

The Kreg Jig® Jr. offers: A compact design that lets you work wherever you need Easy-press positioning sliders with 9 settings 2-Hole Drill Guide with Hardened Steel Core and Lifetime Warranty Convenient design can be used with any standard bar clamp or a c-clamp

Miter joints for picture frames can be completed quickly, since the positioning legs move independently of one another. View larger.

The Kreg Jig Jr. is built to work with any style of clamp and adjusts easily for different material thicknesses. View larger.

Adjusting the Kreg Jig Jr. for different applications is quick and easy. View larger.

Kreg Joinery: No Glue or Complicated Math Required
The Kreg Jig Jr. takes advantage of a technique called Kreg Joinery. Unlike other techniques, Kreg Joinery requires no glue, no complicated math, and no small army of clamps to make wood joints that will last.

With Kreg Joinery, you can finish projects in hours instead of days. You won't spend any time clamping, waiting for glue to dry, or wading through complicated math. It essentially involves drilling a hole at an angle into one workpiece, and connecting it to another workpiece with a self-tapping screw.

Amazingly Strong with Half the Effort
Unlike mortise and tenons, dowels, and biscuits, the self-tapping screws inside of every Kreg Joint hold the stock together without glue. You don't have to worry about precisely lining up dowel holes, or spending hours cutting a perfect mortise and tenon--you simply drill the holes, drive the screws, and move on to the next project.

And because what you see is what you get with Kreg Joinery, you won't spend all your time calculating stock-overlaps and dry-fitting individual workpieces. All you need is simple math to get fast and accurate results.

Kreg Jig Jr: The Perfect Home-Repair Tool
The Kreg Jig Jr. is an amazing repair jig with a compact design that lets you work where you need to most. Thanks to its Clamp Pad Adapter, the Jr. can be secured to the workpiece with any standard bar clamp or c-clamp. In addition, the adapter allows the jig to be attached directly to any Kreg Face Clamp (sold separately) for faster and more repeatable pocket-holes.

From thin drawer boxes and craft projects to stout 2x4's, this jig can handle them all. Independent Easy-Press positioning sliders feature nine separate depth settings, allowing you to easily join materials from 1/2-inch to 1-1/2-inches thick in 1/8-inch increments. And to set the jig properly, you simply depress the button on the side of the jig and move the sliders so your material thickness is aligned with the arrow on the jig body. It couldn't be any easier.

The Kreg Jig Jr. includes a compact, durable plastic carrying case that will ensure that you always have the tool, drill bit, and screws on hand to complete your next project. As a bonus, the case features a molded depth collar gauge for a handy reference.

In addition to the Kreg Jig Jr. (model R3), Kreg offers DIYers and anyone new to Kreg joinery the Kreg Jig (model K4). For serious wood workers, Kreg offers the Kreg Jig Master System (model K3MS), the ultimate kit for Kreg Joinery.

The Kreg Difference
While each Kreg Jig has its own features designed to meet the particular needs of its users, all Kreg Jigs share a design and high-quality construction which add up to the "Kreg Difference."

Kit includes everything you need to get started.

Each Kreg Jig features hardened steel drill guides that carry a 100-percent lifetime guarantee. The body of each Kreg Jig is made from a heavy-duty glass-reinforced nylon that offers the resiliency and flexibility you need without sacrificing strength and durability.

To create a cleaner pocket-hole and a more finished appearance, all Kreg Jigs shroud the bit and support the workpiece through 100-percent of the drill-stroke. The end result is minimal bit deflection, reduced tear-out, and a clean, pluggable Pocket-Hole fit for finished work.

Every Kreg Jig also features an optimized 15 degree drilling angle designed to increase driving efficiency and minimize the overall size of the Pocket-Hole. This same Pocket-Hole can be created by the Kreg Jig in materials from 1/2- to 1-1/2 inches thick.

The Kreg Jig Jr. includes a 30 Day Customer Satisfaction Guarantee and Lifetime Warranty on its Hardened Steel Drill Guide.

What's in the Box
Kreg Jig Jr., clamp pad adapter, stepped drill bit, 6 driver bit, depth collar, allen wrench, starter screw set, and durable carrying case.


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- Pocket hole jig system for do-it-yourselfers
- Easy to adjust for materials 1/2-Inch to 1-1/2-Inch
- Solid metal drill guide
- Includes drill and drive bits, depth collar with hex key, 5 sizes of pocket hole screws, clamp pad adapter, case
- Lifetime warranty
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 "Kreg R3 Jr" 2009-12-29
By M. Mauney (Nampa, Id)
Perfect system for the average DIY. Easy setup and use, performed as advertized. Would recommend.

 "Best thing since Sliced Bread // Comparison to the Kreg MKJKIT Mini Kreg Jig Kit" 2009-12-13
By S. Holliday (Raleigh, NC USA)
This is the greatest thing since sliced bread.



So many others have commented on this...I'm gonna contrast this $40 version against the $20 unit (which was my decision point).



I'm contrasting this against the "Kreg MKJKIT Mini Kreg Jig Kit" (aka, the $20 unit. )



I would definitely advise paying the $40 for this version of the tool.



#1. This one has the "depth slides" on the side of the blue box. It allows you to set the proper distance (based on the thickness of the stock).

Aka, if I'm putting pocket holes into 1" thick wood, the "slide adjustments" on the side of this unit allow that to be set in seconds. Then you clamp, and you're drilling in no time. I did not see these on the $20 version.



This has a "clamp holder" piece. Basically, if you get any "official" kreg clamps with a round quarter sized end, you can slide the clamp into this accessory piece ...and do your clamping a little faster. I am using non-kreg C clamps for myself, so this is optional, but a nice little feature.



This unit has 2 side by side drill holes. I like this because I can get a little more strength in my work piece and the 2 side by side screws look really sharp. Using the $20 unit and doing it manually by measuring would just take more time, and not be perfect each time. You of course don't have to put in 2 pocket holes (you can do just one)....but I find myself going ahead and putting the 2 holes at the same time, for a little more strength and not much more effort.



This version has the screw-driving-bit already in the kit. This is the bit that drives the special kreg screws. (Or it may just be a regular square bit..regardless, its in the kit)



This has a little pocket case that keeps everything nice and more importantly "together" so you don't lose any pieces. with my ability to lose tools, this may have been the extra $20 by itself. The pocket case allows you to "snap in" all of the hardware parts. Aka, its not just loose pieces in the case rattling around. Everything besides the screw-samples and plug-samples have their own snap-in-place in the case. Nice work kreg!



The kit comes with a few screws and plugs. That allows you to do some testing without buying a big lot of screws. Just a nice-i-ty I guess.



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The $20 version is GREAT as well. But I do NOT regret paying the $40 for this version. The first time I made some pocket holes, and felt those screws bring everything nice and tight........I was like "This is AWESOME". It'll probably change the way I make little projects from now on.



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You need to get (at least) one of the versions ($20 or $40 (or more of course)). But I highly recommend the $40 version.



Some hints:

Visit www.kregjig.com and look at the PDF user manuals. They have the screw size -to- wood thickness guides in them. Aka, if you have 3/4" thick wood pieces, it'll tell you what length screws to get, and whether you should get fine or course screws.



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KREG has a great little business model with these and these things rock.



Note: amazon prices were similar to local retail stores for the unit themselves. The screws were actually cheaper locally.....just do some checking before you do the "amazon is cheaper" assumption. I love amazon!.....but I love supporting my local economy as well.

 "Better Than Expected" 2009-12-06
By Bigboberta (Greensburg, LA)
I have been using pocket hole screws for several years. The jig I have (not a Kreg) left a lot to be desired. You had to guess where to position the jig to get the screw in the middle of the board. This prompted me to make jigs for each thickness of wood used and worked well, but was cumbersome.



After seeing a video for the Kreg R3 Jr. I decided to try it. To my surprise it has worked better than anticipated. With the thickness guide on the jig and the drill depth gage on the case, there is no more guessing on the setup and no need for other jigs to make perfect pocket holes in a fraction of the time.

 "Awesome!!!" 2009-12-05
By Anthony Benavidez
What can I say? Awesome! This is one of the best tools in my box!

 "Nice improvements over earlier model" 2009-12-03
By Roger A. Knopf (Menlo Park, CA United States)
I have been using Kreg jigs for many years now, and have this item's predecessor. While I could not live without it, a few things always bugged me - and they all got fixed in this version. It was enough that purchasing it was a no-brainer.



The biggest improvement is the built-in offset lip with markings for all typical lumber sizes. In the old one I had to actually screw the lip that is used to align to the edge of the board on using two screws - and if I was using 2x material, add a spacer using different size screws - and if I was using anything else I had to measure and line it up manually. Good if I was doing a lot of boards, but a real pain for one or two and worse if I was switching back and forth! With this new model, just press in on the tab and slide the gray guide forward until it snaps into place at the mark for the size board I am using.



Second, with the lip in place, the Kreg clamp I was using was trapped in the jig and if I wanted to use it for something else, or just put it away, I had to unscrew the lip. Done away with in the new model, there is a spot sized for the clamp that is proud of the jig. Very easy.



Third, this comes in a nice little case that holds everything but the clamp. My other was part of a set of Kreg jigs so when I wanted to throw it into the toolbag to go to a work site, I had to put all the parts in, and some would eventually go missing. Now I can put the case into the toolbag, very handy.



Fourth, the jig from the old set that showed where to set the drill stop required me to lift the drill out of it in order to get the stop on, and of course it would sometimes slip when I tightened it so I have to recheck and sometimes adjust. Honestly it was such a pain that I got an extra bit and stop just so I could leave one set for 3/4" material and one for 2x material. In the new model the jig is part of the case AND holds the bit at each end, leaving space for the stop so I can tighten it without moving the bit.



Clearly Kreg is listening to their customers and making very handy and sensible improvements while maintaining their high quality. Like I said, buying this one even though the old one still works was a no-brainer. Now I'll just set up the old one for 2x material and leave it.


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