Kreg 613663 Kreg Jig Master System

Ummed and Ahhed over this for quite a while. First off there's the joints versus joining thing to get around. So I reconciled that with the realisation that when working with MDF chipboard and PSE softwoods I'm probably not the fine cabinetmaker using secret half mitred dovetails I think I am. Then there was this K4MS kit versus the newer K5. Which to get? The K5 has the built in storage for drill bits and support for wider boards and is Newer. But the K5 kit also has the clamp lever on the jig pointing directly groinwards and what looks like a not so intuitive method for gauging collar setting / bit depth. So, finally, I got this K4MS instead which is great. It's marked up as metric and pre configured with locking registers on the jig for setting the thickness of your material which then determines the depth for the drill. You set the depth of the stop on the drill bit by sitting the bit in a groove on a jig, approximating the end of the cutting portion of the bit against depth marks. These two settings then allow you to drill a clearance and a pilot hole in your material in one operation that will give you a very strong compression joint with the correct length of screw. Don't let me put you off, describing using the Kreg is much more complex than actually using it. Helpfully, Kreg include a DVD of videos on how to do common builds with the device. Which shows how easy it is. One difference in translation between the US / UK market is that the closest approximation for 18 mm material common here would be the 19 mm mark on the jig. I slightly under drill to compensate, especially in man made boards which are less tolerant of the Kreg screws, which really achieve a lot of compression in the joint. You get a sample selection of screws with the kit so you can see exactly how strong joints made with the pocket hole system are. Impressive, even without glue. Especially in substantial material. Tried it on some oak boards. Really solid. Kreg recommend different threads for different materials; fine thread for hard woods, coarse threads for chipboard and soft woods. You also get a face clamp with this kit, which has a double use as both clamp to hold the jig to your bench when drilling the pilot and clearance holes as well as holding material as it is joined. The lag screw method adopted by Kreg works best when both pieces to be joined are held closely together when the screw[s] are inserted. The clamp works well for shallow frames. There's also a portable single hole jig for running repairs on drawers and such, plus a full size portable block for taking the full jig to the workpiece and working in situ. You also get a spacer / support stop along with an extraction vacuum connection to keep the jig clear of dust as you use it if connected to a shop vac. You get one drill bit and adjustable collar with an allen key. Two square head driver bits one long one short, and along with the sample screws a few wooden hole plugs in case the holes are visible. The system is so well designed and thought through that you may find yourself adding other Kreg components. The jig is well made of good stuff. Slight worry about the quality of the driver bits, the square head needs to hold up over time. Overall I'm happy with the Kreg K4MS.

This is so easy and quick to use that it makes drilling a joy. Making cabinets or boxes is now so simple. The port for dust collection is a great idea as is the on board storage. On the underside of the jig you can store the drill bit with collar attached and also one of the screwdriver bits. At the front of the jig there is a small hole for storing the Allen key. If you are anything like me you'll know how much of a time-saver this can be. No more hunting for bits. There are a variety of pocket hole jigs out there and previously I laughed at people paying so much when surely the others done the same thing. I eat my words. I had a mid range one I paid about £40 for but the pair of holes where never quite the same and I spent so much time attaching the device to the wood then removing it and getting the next bit of wood. The Kreg is so superior. Also because you drill vertically as opposed to horizontally like a lot of others it is so much easier. The fact that the jig is secured and you move the timber only is a massive time-saver. It also seems way more accurate than others I've used but perhaps that's just me. I would highly recommend this product.

The more I use this the more I like it. It is simply so easy to use and produces decent fixings. Setting the drill depth stop is much better than on some rival versions and the "washer head" screws clamp the work really well, unlike the countersunk head versions. Dust extraction works better than on any other tool I own. I am not a huge fan of square drive, I prefer Torx (also called star) but def better than Pozidrive or the truly awful Philips version. You can buy Torx screws that fit the holes this drills so happy days! It is fairly expensive, but I decided to treat myself and, as it is getting MUCH more use than I expected, i do not have any regrets

Makes wood working a lot easier and stronger! I would recommend people to go to the kreg website and see the videos they have of how easy this system is to use. I would also recommend buying some extra screws when ordering this as it doesn't have that many included. I bought these Pocket-Hole Screw Kit, SK03, Includes 675 pieces of the 5 most popular self-tapping screws in a durable carry case. 25.4mm (1") fine thread pan head x 150, 25.4mm (1") coarse thread pan head x 150, 31.8mm (1-1/4") fine thread Maxi-LocTM x 150, 31.8mm (1... and I bought an extra box of one inch screws because i was making some shelves with 16mm chipboard, it came out VERY strong with these pocket holes! Also would like to add that Amazon shipped the wrong item instead of this Jig set. I received the order on Wednesday, and was starting my project on Saturday, I called them on Thursday and explained my problem, they shipped it out on overnight delivery to make sure I had it for Saturday!! 6 stars for service Amazon!!

A touch expensive but overall very good. Quick and easy to set up, good solid joints, would recommend

I am a Kreg-Jig convert. The system simply works. There is nothing else to say really. It is fast, accurate, extremely strong, easy, and effective. What else would you want? And for those of you that are buying it in Europe, YES, it comes in METRIC... I wasn't sure, although I did research it quite a bit, but I was willing to go for the imperial one in any case, but was very pleasantly surprised when I received it. I watched a couple of videos on YouTube in order to familiarize myself with it and was then able to start using it the moment it arrived. This is a fantastic joinery system, not a gimmick.

Zuerst mal zum Versand. Angegebenes Lieferdatum war zwischen dem 14.2-19.2. jedoch kam mein Päckchen schon am 12.2. was einfach genial war, da ich am selbigen Tag mein Bohrmaschine gekauft hatte und somit konnte ich meine neue Erungenschaft sofort ausprobieren. Ich bin auf das Kreg Jig Set aufmerksam geworden durch einige youtube Videos, wo auch andere Heimwerker dieses benutzten und ich war sofort angetan und wollte es unbedingt haben. Und nun zum eigentlichen Produkt. Die einzelnen Teile wirken alle sehr stabil und scheinen auch gut verarbeitet zu sein. Das Bohren selber ist super einfach, brauchte nichteinmal die gebrauchsanweisung zu studieren da man in den youtube videos schon sehr gut erkennen kann wie alles funktioniert. Natürlich habe ich erstmal an einigen meiner holzreste geübt bevor es an mein eigentlches Möbelstück ging (ein couchtisch). Was auch total genial ist, ist der absaugaufsatz. Die ersten Bohrungen hatte ich ohne gemacht, da ich dachte das wie bei vielen anderen Maschinen (schleifmaschine, tichsäge ect...) der aufsatz nicht auf den sauger passt und wenn überhaupt nur gering holzspäne wegsaugen würde. Nachdem es aber dann doch ein ziemlicher Dreck war, hatte ich den Aufsatz doch ausprobiert, und was soll ich sagen....er passt super auf meinen Staubsaiger und das beste ist das wirklich kein einziger holszspan daneben geht. Total klasse! Alles in allem, das produkt ist super, die holzverbindungen halten wie Zement, ohne kleben oder dübeln! Und den Verkäufer kann ich auch nur positiv bewerten, hat alles super geklappt.

Débutant en menuiserie, j'utilise ce kit pour faire des assemblages à 90°. C'est super simple d'utilisation et le résultat est parfait. Attention cependant à prendre les bonnes vis en fonction de l'utilisation et faire quelques essais avant de se lancer. Pour des assemblages 100% invisibles ce n'est pas ce qu'il faut en revanche. L'avantage de ce kit (le plus cher certes) c'est de proposer un kit mobile permettant de refaire des perçages si l'assemblage est déja fait. De plus la pince/serre-joint est très pratique pour verrouiller le gabarit. Tout rentre dans la valise hormis la pince/serre-joint

Great purchase I love it.

Si te gusta el bricolaje con madera y hacer algún mueble... sin duda esta es una compra indispensable. Hoy me llegó y no pude resistir el hacer una prueba en dos retales de madera. La facilidad de uso es tremenda y la unión quedó perfecta. Esa misma union hecha con otro sistema como tubillones hubiese costado muchísimo. El pack viene perfecto, la calidad y rigidez del aparato es muy muy buena, sorprende. Es de un plástico muy duro con cierto aire pétreo. A mi, aparte de lo que aparece en la foto, me viene el accesorio para hacer un pocket hola individual que ese mismo solo vale casi 22€. Recomiendo la compra.

Ho ricevuto questo prodotto solo da un giorno, ma devo dire che ne sono entusiasta. L'attrezzo e' munito di una custodia di cartone (non di plastica) ma piuttosto robusta, da consentire di riporre e trasportare lo strumento senza problemi. La qualita' di costruzione del dispositivo e' molto elevata e le istruzioni sono di facile comprensione. Pochi minuti dopo aver ricevuto il pacco, sono stato in grado di effettuare le prime giunzioni con fori a tasca su un pezzo piuttosto complicato (una giunzione con poco spazio libero ed alcune interferenze con filettature). Il risultato e' stato ottimo Lo consiglio vivamente.