karoc
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Are these worth buying, I have lot pocket holes to drill so wondering if these are worth it @300.00 Sure would go little faster, I do have the old metal one and I think K3(not sure) Any thoughts?
Kreg Pocket Hole Machine?
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Kscardsfan
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A buddy of mine loves his and said it paid for itself with one project he did.
jar944
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Look for a castle tsm10-tsm12 or Porter-Cable 552 pocket hole machine. They should be 300-400 used.
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https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/forums/woodworking-fabrication-technique.41/
I like pocket holes in certain applications but overall they seem overused
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/forums/woodworking-fabrication-technique.41/
I like pocket holes in certain applications but overall they seem overused
JimH74
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I've got an older pneumatic style. Like M635 said, if you're doing a lot of them it will make it much easier and faster.
It's new!Well heck, didn’t know this section existed. Neat
Debcrow
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Obviously I am not much into wood construction where this would be used since I had no idea what a 'pocket' hole was.
The only thing I could think of was a pocket hole was the reason I am always broke.
I had to look it up online, the two videos here did little to explain what it was. Learn something new every day.
The only thing I could think of was a pocket hole was the reason I am always broke.
I had to look it up online, the two videos here did little to explain what it was. Learn something new every day.
Kscardsfan
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I think they get used so much because they are fast and easy vs a dovetail, rabbet, dowel joints etc. and look pretty good once they're painted and finished. A lot of cabinet and accent pieces in higher end houses, at least around here, use pocket hole joinery.
Presently modifying high end cabinetry to accept a slide in trash compactor.
Came across lots of that joinery, but very thin square socket head screws. Those joints were flawless jig constructed & not going anywhere.
Came across lots of that joinery, but very thin square socket head screws. Those joints were flawless jig constructed & not going anywhere.
Agree. I don't make pretty things, but they're super handy for the stuff I've made using them - worktables, a sled-like thing to hang yard tools on (I'm 100% certain there was a better design, but I was on a tear...), etc.
niget2002
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I use pocket holes. I just have the K3 that I mount to the bench when I need to use it.
If you plan the project well, you can typically hide most of the pocket holes.
If you plan the project well, you can typically hide most of the pocket holes.
Matt018888
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I use mine more than I thought I would. I did have a issue with the deck lid having to much play with the OG hinge plastic bushing thingys. They had to much play and with what little clamping movement you got some would be eatin up by the slop and I found myself constantly adjusting clamp. I had my father 3d print a new one tighter and now it's a dream. I have a thread on it. Kegs customer support is awesome! And make sure to use the vacuum attachment otherwise you get access heat and binding.
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I don’t have a Kreg machine but have a Kreg pocket hole jig that I’ve used occasionally for about 20 years. I can see where the machine would be a real time saver vs the jig. However, my problem has been that pocket hole screws sometimes pull the faces of the boards being joined a bit out of alignment, so don’t use the jig in situations where misalignment would be visually crappy looking. I’m trying not to overtorque and am using the provided depth guides but perhaps something is off there.
oldtractors
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I am not a wood worker, but have toured their factory twice. The products are pretty awesome. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it if I was building a cabinet that needed it.
Matt018888
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It's the nature of the angle in which the screw drives. You can stop it from moving by using one their clamps. Or if you get good with them you will naturally compensate by holding one piece proud and driving it flush.
jar944
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It's a slot for a screw.
jar944
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It's the nature of the 15 degree angle of the kreg jig / kreg foreman. The 5 degree angle of the other machines don't shift the joint to the same degree.
PowrKraftsman
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I’ve used face clamps and still at times have had a bit of movement.
Its almost like the other companies did their homework