by Kreg
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| Label: | Kreg |
| UPC: | 647096216139 |
| Binding: | Tools & Hardware |
| Published By: | Kreg |
| ASIN: | B0009VD03Y |
| Category: | Home Improvement |
Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System Features
- Pocket hole joinery combination kit; everything you need in one case
- Drill guide block interchangeable between benchtop and portable base; for materials 1/2-inch to 1-1/2-inch thick
- Constructed of hardened steel
- Includes drill guide block, portable base, dust shroud, material support stop, clamp, bits, depth collar, wrench, screws, case, manual
- 8 pounds; lifetime guarantee
Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions
Product Description
Packed with features that make pocket hole Hole joinery even more productive. The K3 Kreg Jig gives you more flexibility than ever both in its use and in its ability to be upgraded as your pocket hole needs grow. Our ultimate kit for pocket hole joinery
Customer Reviews
Great, but with a few problems - Reviewed on 2008-05-27
1 customer found this review helpful.
Kreg did a great job with this jig, but there are a few important things to keep in mind if you're thinking about doing pocket hole joinery; Things that I learned the hard way so I thought I'd share my experience.
First of all, forget about using pocket holes in MDF, Particle board, Melamine coated particle board, fiber board, etc. The screws enter too close to the edge for these materials and they just disintegrate.
Also, if you're going to be joining plywood, remember that plywood is rarely sold by actual thickness. For instance, 1/2" plywood is really 7/16" thick these days. And that 1/16" does make a difference with pocket hole joinery. The 1" screws that you're supposed to use with 1/2" material might poke out the other side if you're not careful. You can compensate for this somewhat by setting the drill depth, but you have to remember to do this and not just go with the 1/2" settings. I didn't have this problem with 3/4" material, even though it too is not really 3/4" thick.
You might want to consider buying some of the clamps they sell for doing pocket hole joinery Kreg RAC Right Angle Clamp, Kreg Standard Face Clamp. It's almost impossible to get a good joint without them. When possible, I'll tack the pieces together with brads and then drive the pocket screws, but you have to have something holding the pieces firmly together before driving the screws or it just won't work right.
If you're thinking about hooking up your shop vac to the jig, you'll probably need some sort of adapter. I wish these things were more standardized. This jig requires something like a 1 1/2" hose, my shop vac is 2 1/2".
Don't let this review scare you away from pocket hole joinery. It's quick, it's easy and it works if you know what its limitations are. And Kreg did do a great job with this jig. Well worth the price of admission.
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