Nice job , I 've been a contractor for 38 years .I just bought one of these , customer wants a bed frame made . This is way better than reading the instructions .
I just bought one yesterday but a clamp didn't come with mine. Wish it would have. Seems nice to hold the work still. Great instructional video. Thanks
I noticed they have 2 different K4 kits - one is K4 pocket hole jig and one is K4 pocket hole jig master system. The master system has the clamp and more accessories. So, you have to be sure which kit you buy.
6 yrs ago those screws were $4. Now that box of washer head screws runs $20. Absolute waste of money to buy Kreg screws. Get Spax, GRK, or any other. A pan head screw works just as well. It is important to note that you should not use flat head screws for pocket hole joinery. Use pan head, fissler head, washer head only. Great demo, very nicely explained and understood. I bought the tiny version because they are phasing out the K4 jig and not available at stores. K4 is a great jig, compact and accurate. You bought the Kit version with the extras, nice! Always use wood glue (Titebond II or III) for a strong bond. Screws alone are not as strong as glue and screw. Tip for viewers: unless you use this daily, take down some notes on how to set up jig and store with the jig. Then glance at them for faster setup. I do this for any complicated tool. The Kreg is easy to use, but... it has to be accurate in settings else you mess up your project. So write down steps once and save time.
Thank You so much for doing this video. . . It's been in my thoughts as to purchase one or not. I've never beens a worker in wood, but I'd like to start learning and starting with small projects work my way up to really usable items that would look nice around the house. Again, THANK YOU! Mike Freeman Kentucky
Just bought the same one about a week ago. I didn't get the mini pocket joiner..... Would have been handy. I'm in Australia so it might have been a different promo. Also the side measurements are in centimetres.. NOT inches. (Probably because I'm in Australia) lol. I'm building a Flight Simulator setup with multi monitors/screens. Happy Building Everyone
Is it really that much better. I just bought K4 (still in the box) and now deciding if I should return in and get K5 (that is actually $10 cheaper). There are no clamps in K5 though. Both are Master Kits.
@@evafinnegan1724 - yes, You were correct. K5 is a great setup, much quicker to operate than K4. Thanks for your comment and help in decision making process. 👍 I made a mistake in my previous comment. K4 was a Master Kit (comes with manual clamp) , but K5 was not. I spent additional $35 for automatic clamp (great idea) that is almost a must with a Kreg setups. It helps tremendously to keep two boards align and straight. But one could go with any clamp, not necessarily Kreg.
So I have a project made from older wood, true 2x4 dimensions. Overseas in the sandbox, wasn’t milled to US specs, probably from Europe. Will the 2.5” screws work? Looks like the jig handles up to 1.5” and the drill bit set for the same. Jig width looks like it’s 3.5 wide but as long as I center up the wood then that part should be ok. Old project was nailed and worn out. Trying to put plywood doors on the front of the 42”W x 70”H cabinet that someone hacked together. I took it all apart and since I can’t get other wood I have to reuse it all. Screw and glue it together and maybe I can get the thing square to properly hang the doors. Making furniture from trash...my motto. Lol
I just want to know if you can take the bit with three holes in it and use it away from the jig, for instance if you want to reinforce something after you made it.
I bought this set over 5 years ago and it came in a tool case and wasn't difficult to put the jig into the holder. Just interesting to see how things have changed.
Got mine 4 years ago and I bought screws. Made my sewing table from plywood in 3 boxes kinda like the kallax. Need to make a 4th. But now I am going ta make, the Stenstorp Kitchen Islend as we do not have Ikea here so we can not buy the products.
This is the first unboxing video I’ve watched that was actually worthwhile. And the rest of the video is super-helpful. I’m using this jig for the first time today and this gives me a great head start. Thanks!
The pocket holes should be on the outside if you’re joining them the other way you demonstrated. The way you had it, the screws would be pointing towards the end of the board. Not much wood to hold if you do it that way.
My k4 kit was a little different. I got a vacuum port, a workpiece support stop, and a portable base but I did not get the single pockethole jig. Nice review thank you.
Picky me....you say to turn down power on your drill? I know you know, but others may not. The 1-16, typically on a drill driver is actually a clutch setting, whereby the drill reaches a torque level and then ratchet-breaks the driver.
Thank you so much I really needed this information I’m purchasing this gig tomorrow and wanted to know if it would do he job. I now know it will thank you.
Thanks Clint, It's funny how you follow a channel for a while and then find a video from almost 3 years ago and the timing is perfect. I've been thinking about KREG for a while now and with all the new ones, how do you choose? Especially when I am on such a tight budget and a DIYer. I like the K5 with the wings :)) not sure of the price difference??? Or if it comes with the clamp? Those alone are $25-30. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney
Hey Ted, thanks for the video. I bought a k4 also Last November and I haven't opened it yet. I'm new at this so I'm not sure how to use it till now that I saw your video👍 I will open my kit in a few days and build me a 10 ft computer table... good video👍👍
Wow that fit is super tight. I would contact Kreg and refer them to your video. They have great customer support. They will probably send you a new part free of charge.
I think you might have clamped your work down incorrectly. You should have only clamped the receiver wood not also the ones you pocketed. Because if you made that clamp any tighter it probable would have prevented the pocketed piece to be drawn correctly to the receiver piece. Other than that it was a pretty good demonstration.
hi ya . i loved the video, nice job, the question i have is what was the price of it, because the one I am looking at is 99 and dose not have the big clamp and a few of the other items in it.
@@ToolReviewZone ty so much , i checked on line and home depot said they did not have or sell them anymore. but buy chance i was going by one , and i stopped in and the guy said yes we have them , and of course i bought one, thank you, you saved me a few bucks and i love it.
Hi, I’m building a 2”X2” frame for some exterior planters, can someone tell me what size of screws should I use? What the set up will be on the jig? It only shows 1-1/2” stock.
You will break the pilot tip of the bit less often if you will have the bit spinning when it touches the wood. Nice review! Too bad that Kreg keeps changing the contents fo the K4 kit - some guys get the hard case but not the small jig, other guys get the dust collector but not the hard case. Lots of kits do not have the clamp. I guess you just have to look carefully at the contents before you buy.
I noticed they have 2 different K4 kits - one is K4 pocket hole jig and one is K4 pocket hole jig master system. The master system has the clamp and more accessories.
The k5 has a much better clamp. It's faster and easier to use. You know... that small jig at 6:10 in between your drill guide and drill bits has a plug installer on the other side of it.
I've had the same issues with the sliding drill depth hole being too tight. I just sprayed it with a silicon base lube... Then slid it up and down a bit till it felt right.... I think it'll loosen up the more you use it... I just double checked what I wrote... I honestly didn't mean the sexual connotations.... Post away... I'm thick skinned
Funny! the guy repositions the camera, then sticks his drill, which he calls an "impact", or glue bottle in the way at critical moments, while calling his torque adjustment on the drill the "power" selector. Got a new clamp! (Woohoo!!) Otherwise, a good video. And, yes, I think you should build that work bench and get rid of that interior door you have. Definitely.
I learned this the hard way. But never use a cordless drill with your drill bit. It will break off the pilot tip. Even contacting Kreg they told me it’s recommended that you use a corded drill while drilling your pocket holes.
@@nickabel8279 I broke two bits with the cordless. After I switched too corded haven’t broken any since. I don’t know for sure if it was my drill but the switched helped.
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Nice job , I 've been a contractor for 38 years .I just bought one of these , customer wants a bed frame made . This is way better than reading the instructions .
Hahaha
That old-school intro!! Love it. OK so I got my Kreg set up and it's go time...
Like a charm! Made a "général purpose" bench out of 2x10 cedar. A few angles, some router magic and voilà, My first bench 🤙
I just bought one yesterday but a clamp didn't come with mine. Wish it would have. Seems nice to hold the work still. Great instructional video. Thanks
Great Review. I just bought the kit today and you’ve made me a lot more comfortable using it this weekend for a project.
Awesome 👊
I noticed they have 2 different K4 kits - one is K4 pocket hole jig and one is K4 pocket hole jig master system. The master system has the clamp and more accessories. So, you have to be sure which kit you buy.
I was just about to post my K4 kit didn't have clamp, etc., but I actually read posts! How about that!
6 yrs ago those screws were $4. Now that box of washer head screws runs $20. Absolute waste of money to buy Kreg screws. Get Spax, GRK, or any other. A pan head screw works just as well. It is important to note that you should not use flat head screws for pocket hole joinery. Use pan head, fissler head, washer head only.
Great demo, very nicely explained and understood. I bought the tiny version because they are phasing out the K4 jig and not available at stores. K4 is a great jig, compact and accurate. You bought the Kit version with the extras, nice!
Always use wood glue (Titebond II or III) for a strong bond. Screws alone are not as strong as glue and screw.
Tip for viewers: unless you use this daily, take down some notes on how to set up jig and store with the jig. Then glance at them for faster setup. I do this for any complicated tool. The Kreg is easy to use, but... it has to be accurate in settings else you mess up your project. So write down steps once and save time.
Thanks that pilot tip had my pockets all messed up lol
🤣👊👊
Thank You so much for doing this video. . . It's been in my thoughts as to purchase one or not. I've never beens a worker in wood, but I'd like to start learning and starting with small projects work my way up to really usable items that would look nice around the house. Again, THANK YOU!
Mike Freeman
Kentucky
Thanks for the video. You explained and demonstrated the Kreg system great.
I’m happy I got one. Excited to start my project. Thanks
You made it very simple. Great job demonstrating
I came to this video because my was stiff as well. Glad I’m not the only one. Thank you for the review!
any way you can show us how to use the spacer ?
Great video, thanks for creating and sharing. I'm from Canada...we call those "square end" screws Robertson. Cheers!
Thanks for the comment Jud. Yeah man, with they had them down here in the states, but only in the for of Kreg screws
A Canadian invented Robertson screws, A hard sell in the USA
Just bought the same one about a week ago.
I didn't get the mini pocket joiner..... Would have been handy.
I'm in Australia so it might have been a different promo.
Also the side measurements are in centimetres.. NOT inches.
(Probably because I'm in Australia) lol.
I'm building a Flight Simulator setup with multi monitors/screens.
Happy Building Everyone
Hvor kan man købe den, og hvilken pris. Er fra Danmark???
You should try out the K5 Pocket Hole Jig.
Yeah, I really do want to try it. Maybe ill purchase one and give it a shot 👊
Is it really that much better. I just bought K4 (still in the box) and now deciding if I should return in and get K5 (that is actually $10 cheaper). There are no clamps in K5 though. Both are Master Kits.
@@mar1video you can't go wrong with the k5
@@evafinnegan1724 - yes, You were correct. K5 is a great setup, much quicker to operate than K4.
Thanks for your comment and help in decision making process. 👍
I made a mistake in my previous comment. K4 was a Master Kit (comes with manual clamp) , but K5 was not. I spent additional $35 for automatic clamp (great idea) that is almost a must with a Kreg setups. It helps tremendously to keep two boards align and straight. But one could go with any clamp, not necessarily Kreg.
Hey ,would some wax applied to the slide in piece make it easier?
How would I use the jig to make a hole on a 2x4x10? Could I lay the jig down and clamp it? Thanks
LOL, hold on to these directions; exactly why i'm here...
Funny you said that because I needed to use this the other day and had to use this video too lol
LMAO
I just got 1 to.No plans for build anything!
So I have a project made from older wood, true 2x4 dimensions. Overseas in the sandbox, wasn’t milled to US specs, probably from Europe. Will the 2.5” screws work? Looks like the jig handles up to 1.5” and the drill bit set for the same. Jig width looks like it’s 3.5 wide but as long as I center up the wood then that part should be ok. Old project was nailed and worn out. Trying to put plywood doors on the front of the 42”W x 70”H cabinet that someone hacked together. I took it all apart and since I can’t get other wood I have to reuse it all. Screw and glue it together and maybe I can get the thing square to properly hang the doors. Making furniture from trash...my motto. Lol
Just got this today cant wait to use it. Thanks for the review. Awesome
Your welcome Justine, and you'll love it!
I just want to know if you can take the bit with three holes in it and use it away from the jig, for instance if you want to reinforce something after you made it.
It actually comes with a smaller jig that you can do that with
Thanks! This got me jump started and confirmed I was doin it right.
I bought this set over 5 years ago and it came in a tool case and wasn't difficult to put the jig into the holder. Just interesting to see how things have changed.
They change fast Ronda
Chinese outsourcing
Great explanation. Thank you.
Great video! I just bought this one yesterday. I had been using the 2 hole jig b Kreg. My bigger projects are requiring this one.
Got mine 4 years ago and I bought screws. Made my sewing table from plywood in 3 boxes kinda like the kallax. Need to make a 4th. But now I am going ta make, the Stenstorp Kitchen Islend as we do not have Ikea here so we can not buy the products.
To keep from hurting workpiece use thin scrap between clamp and project works great 👍🇺🇸
This is the first unboxing video I’ve watched that was actually worthwhile. And the rest of the video is super-helpful. I’m using this jig for the first time today and this gives me a great head start. Thanks!
Awesome, thanks forbthe comment!
Do you pre-drill a hole into the piece of wood that you are attaching? Thank you.
Sure do. Once you drill the hole in the piece you are attaching, you then screw it to the other while holding it with clamps
awesome teaching, very professional
Good informative video, thanks.
The pocket holes should be on the outside if you’re joining them the other way you demonstrated. The way you had it, the screws would be pointing towards the end of the board. Not much wood to hold if you do it that way.
IS THERE A VACUUM ATTACHMENT TO THE K4
CAN YOU ADD A VACUUM ATTACHEMENT
Yes, they make a vacuum attachment
Is this the master kit? I never got a clamp lol
My k4 kit was a little different. I got a vacuum port, a workpiece support stop, and a portable base but I did not get the single pockethole jig. Nice review thank you.
+Kel GS ohhh man, they must have added that not to long ago. Mine makes a bit of a mess, so that would be nice. Thanks for the comment!
Picky me....you say to turn down power on your drill? I know you know, but others may not. The 1-16, typically on a drill driver is actually a clutch setting, whereby the drill reaches a torque level and then ratchet-breaks the driver.
Great review thanks, I can go ahead and work on my small projects with confidence now.
Thank you so much I really needed this information I’m purchasing this gig tomorrow and wanted to know if it would do he job. I now know it will thank you.
I have the same kind how come I don’t have the clamp
I cant remember ignacio if I bought that separate or not?
Thanks Clint,
It's funny how you follow a channel for a while and then find a video from almost 3 years ago and the timing is perfect. I've been thinking about KREG for a while now and with all the new ones, how do you choose? Especially when I am on such a tight budget and a DIYer. I like the K5 with the wings :)) not sure of the price difference??? Or if it comes with the clamp? Those alone are $25-30. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney
Hey Ted, thanks for the video. I bought a k4 also Last November and I haven't opened it yet. I'm new at this so I'm not sure how to use it till now that I saw your video👍 I will open my kit in a few days and build me a 10 ft computer table... good video👍👍
Wow that fit is super tight. I would contact Kreg and refer them to your video. They have great customer support. They will probably send you a new part free of charge.
Thank you for the thorough review!
Any time Tony, and thank you for the great comment!
Thanks for the good video! :)
So where’s the “po-boy” kit, for those that already have the extra jazz this comes packaged with?
I think you might have clamped your work down incorrectly. You should have only clamped the receiver wood not also the ones you pocketed. Because if you made that clamp any tighter it probable would have prevented the pocketed piece to be drawn correctly to the receiver piece. Other than that it was a pretty good demonstration.
Where did you find a kit with the clamp, screws, single barrel jig, etc??
Got this one on Amazon shirt
hi ya . i loved the video, nice job, the question i have is what was the price of it, because the one I am looking at is 99 and dose not have the big clamp and a few of the other items in it.
Hi mic, it was $99 at the home depot. It's the k4
@@ToolReviewZone ty so much , i checked on line and home depot said they did not have or sell them anymore. but buy chance i was going by one , and i stopped in and the guy said yes we have them , and of course i bought one, thank you, you saved me a few bucks and i love it.
harrHarris that's awesome to hear mic. Always check the back. That's where they hide all the goodies
Hi, I’m building a 2”X2” frame for some exterior planters, can someone tell me what size of screws should I use? What the set up will be on the jig? It only shows 1-1/2” stock.
Commercial 2x2s are 1-1/2” thick. Use 2-1/2” blue exterior screws.
Hi measure the wood actual size is 11/2 inches
You will break the pilot tip of the bit less often if you will have the bit spinning when it touches the wood. Nice review! Too bad that Kreg keeps changing the contents fo the K4 kit - some guys get the hard case but not the small jig, other guys get the dust collector but not the hard case. Lots of kits do not have the clamp. I guess you just have to look carefully at the contents before you buy.
I noticed they have 2 different K4 kits - one is K4 pocket hole jig and one is K4 pocket hole jig master system. The master system has the clamp and more accessories.
How come you didn’t also use the wood glue where are you join the two pieces of wood for extra insurance?
I always do, but may have forgotten when I did this vid
ok, thank you for taking the time making this, it was VERY thorough and got exactly what I needed on what and how jigs work
Just bought one a week ago. No clamp!!!! I am a little sad.
The k5 has a much better clamp. It's faster and easier to use. You know... that small jig at 6:10 in between your drill guide and drill bits has a plug installer on the other side of it.
Why is everything so tight fit.? Seems like a pain to use.
It is a bit tight
Good video. But is that your dining room table your working on.
Lol coffee table
Gracias amigo muy bueno tu video
Those wood plugs also come in White
haha, "let's get a better shot"....now we only saw your battery
i'm sold
Good review, but there is a Ground Hog Day moment. 10:30 & 11:25.
Haha, sorry Scott. Earlier review and was still getting into the swing of things
Forventer et svar, har ikke fået fra andre
Good review. The audio especially your voice is way too lo fi. Sounds distorted digitally speaking. Otherwise great review.
Good video thanks.
Thanks hep cat
Good video but " let's move the camera for a better angle" then all we see is the drill battery 😳😆
I just bought that one. Yehey
You will love it
I've had the same issues with the sliding drill depth hole being too tight.
I just sprayed it with a silicon base lube...
Then slid it up and down a bit till it felt right....
I think it'll loosen up the more you use it...
I just double checked what I wrote...
I honestly didn't mean the sexual connotations....
Post away...
I'm thick skinned
Lol
Nothing a bit of lube can't fix..
Great review will subscribe
+gman hgh thanks bro!
I think I heard your door crunch lol
Funny! the guy repositions the camera, then sticks his drill, which he calls an "impact", or glue bottle in the way at critical moments, while calling his torque adjustment on the drill the "power" selector. Got a new clamp! (Woohoo!!) Otherwise, a good video. And, yes, I think you should build that work bench and get rid of that interior door you have. Definitely.
Agree with everything else but he is correct, it's called an impact driver.
13:05 let me get a better shot... LoL
I learned this the hard way. But never use a cordless drill with your drill bit. It will break off the pilot tip. Even contacting Kreg they told me it’s recommended that you use a corded drill while drilling your pocket holes.
Why would it make a difference?
@@nickabel8279 I broke two bits with the cordless. After I switched too corded haven’t broken any since. I don’t know for sure if it was my drill but the switched helped.
At 9:25, it's not spanish, it's french ahaha
Wow, never knew I could speak Spanish and French 😁😁😎
Just go to KregTools.com to see and purchase all of the accessories that they have PLUS all other kinds of Tools and etc;
Paint ? Paint ? I just hate it when Woodworkers use Paint instead of Stain that allows the beauty of the wood grain to show where as Paint doesn't !!
B. W. Starkey shut your mouth
hi can someone with a good heart sponsor me this one, i badly need this thanks!
It was in French, not Spanish 😂
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Too many adds