Kreg Jig

tilting tim

Hi all
Wanted to get into woodworking for ages and was inspired by a trip to the US before Xmas where I saw a Kreg Jig working. I have since bought 1 and have made a bench from MDF and some 2x4. Since then I have been busy but hoping to get back to it soon. Does anyone here own a Kreg Jig? If so Id love to hear how its going

Carra23

Do you mean the pocket jig for screwing in at angles ? if so I have used one and they are fine but would only use it when necessary, it is a handy little jig alright

galwaydude18

They are a class jig. I regulary use one where you dont want any fixings seen from the face of a unit etc. or coverd with filler or screwcaps and its a very strong jointing method also.

jack of all

I don't have a Kreg jig but I do use the pocket screw technique where I can, using a spade bit to create the pocket. Not as easy or accurate as using the Kreg jig but gets the job done in less critical applications!

saltandpepper10

i have a trend pocket hole jig that does this but i have never heard of a kreg is this an american brand.great little tool.

tilting tim

kreg is an american tool-they have some pretty cool bits-only started myself but gettiing into it, prob not suitable for all jobs but overall a very handy tool-will post a pic of my bench i made soon-if any of ye have pics of things made with pocket hole screws id love to see them

oraiste

I purchased a Kreg Master System online about a year ago and have found it to be a fantastic tool. As I don't have much space (no garden or shed), I create a temporary work bench on the kitchen table.

Very quick to set-up: I clamp the plywood bench to the kitchen table, screw the jig into 18mm plywood to hold it n place and attach a hoover to the jig (no dust in the house) with the provided attachment.

I've made a few items around the house - bookshelves, underbed storage on castors, bedside lockers etc. I like to use birch plywood - very little finishing required.

I would highly recommend this product for home projects.

I have some pics of the pocket hole, jig set-up, final results:

oraiste

Lots of useful videos on youtube demonstrating the Kreg Jig in action:

http://www.youtube.com/user/KregToolCompany

bdoo

I got the kreg k3 master system a while ago, super handy and fast but it's hard to beat the ould joints at the same time.

Dummy

I have two of these jigs and love them loads. The best things that I bought. So much so, that I put away my morticer and just do pocket hole joinery instead.

One of my biggest complaints though is finding a good stockist for the screws. McQuillans carry an ok range but I usually end up ordering off the web (even though I want to keep my money in the country). Maybe someone else may advise where carries good stock.

I have loads of projects lined up for the Summer, one of them is building kitchen units for a small utility room, and all of the projects will be done with pocket hole joinery.

pamul

the carpentry store.com irish company are the cheapest online the 80 euro unit will get you out of any twist

recipio

Kreg were the original but now there are other , cheaper jigs ( see www.axminster.com ) I find it a great technique for shelving as it secures the shelves to the verticals. Its good for frames for wardrobes/kitchen units etc but I would'nt rely on it for strength bearing joints.Be sure to use the coarse threaded screws for mdf/ply/blockboard.
The plastic covers are o.k for concealing the angled holes and wooden inserts are available but pricey. There is a dedicated plug cutter to match the plugs exactly to the wood being used available from www.rutlands.co.uk.

pamul

use an irish company patron joe mckenna stock the trend unit 119 yo yos the kreg at the above are as i said best value:cool::cool:;)