Opinions on Pocket Hole Jigs
On 1/18/2013 11:41 AM, Bill wrote:
On 1/18/2013 11:11 AM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 1/18/13 7:07 AM, Mike Marlow wrote:
I asked what everyone is using for Pocket Hole Jigs in another thread,
but
having noodled about some since then, it seems worthwhile starting a
specific thread on the matter.
What I use now is some cheap junk jig that I bought years ago, and
leaves
more to be desired than it does to offer in functionality and
useability. I
was looking at the Kreg K3 kit, and came across videos and opinions on
the
Harbor Freight jig. That jig is viewable on their web site. Of
course - it
is cheaper than the Kreg, will accommodate both 1x stock and 2x stock,
looks
to be well built, etc. It has now become a contender.
So - what is everyone else using?
Is anyone using or familiar with the Harbor Freight offering?
Other comments?
OT comments are normal in a community, so I won't make a big deal out of
them if they pop up in this thread.
General Tools also makes a generic pocket hole jig.
The only concern I would have on non-Kreg jigs is how easy is it to
adjust for thickness of material? The adjustment on Kregs is fast and
simple.
And always 15-degrees! I noticed that the Harbor Freight one provided
2 different angles. I don't own either, so I am watching this thread
with interest.
Dare I suggest: How about buying the drill bit and the screws and making
one's own jig? With all of the engineer's around here it would seem to
be practically child's play! : ) I might use masking tape on the
drill bit to mark the level to drill to. At least for occasional use,
this would seem to be more practical than forking over $100+.
Bill
Rookie! ;~)
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