I've watched 4 or more other videos, and have to say that you produce a very straight forward approach in presentations. Like how you cover all the points without unnecessary jibberish, as so many RUclipsrs do. Thanks!
I learned a few things from this video, thanks. I like pocket hole construction. It's simple, fast, pretty strong and doesn't require extra lengths of wood to be factored in - like a tenon does. The Kreg jig is the best one that I saw when I was looking to buy. It was a bit more expensive, but offered more features that should pay off when I use it. Thanks again.
The Kreg K4 jig has the conversions from inches to metric on the jig itself. If you pause the video at 5:27, you can see the conversions located just to the right of the black tip on the clamp: 1/2" = 12 mm, to 1 3/8" = 35mm
Thanks for the great instructions! (I fail at reading them. All the extra garbage and warning this and eye protection that makes my brain turn off) I opened mine up and assembled it with the spacer on in the table jig. I can see why my hole was off now.
good instructional video. I just bought a K4 jig and after looking at the lousy booklet that came with it I decided that RUclips is a better option. I was correct.
You do realize that you made the weakest pocket joint by placing the angle/screw towards the end of the receiving board. Almost all of the other videos say you always drill the angle so that it screws in toward the "meatiest" part of the wood. If you were to grab and bend your joint, the wood would split out rather easily causing the joint to fail. David Stanton discussed this in detail on one of his videos.
I was going to say the same thing, not only did I see this topic on RUclips but I also tested it out for myself and found the wood to tear very easily when you angle the screws toward the outside edge of the board it makes the joint very weak.
Great video with great detail on the use of this jig. Been trying to grasp the function of this device and your video made it easy to understand. Thanks!!!
I actually only used 1 power drill, but swapped from the drill bit to the drive bit (which in the Festool drill, I used a different bit-holder, so it looks quite different). Two drills can be very helpful when doing a lot of drilling then driving, but you can easily get away with a single drill - which is what I do 95% of the time!
Quick question. I was told that putting the holes on the OUTSIDE of the joint was stronger since the screws bit don into the body of the other board rather than near the surface. I see the opposite being done here. Any comments? Great video and very clear and helpful.
Hi Paul, thanks for your questions! Kreg unfortunately does not sell a jig or screws labeled as metric that we are aware of, but I dropped a link in the video description to a great chart that might help you. As for your second question, pockethole joinery can be used to join plywood to plywood and hardwood frames to plywood. I hope this helps!
Hello! We only have one retail store in Atlanta, Georgia, but we are able to ship tools worldwide. You can order the Kreg K4 for delivery on our Highland Woodworking website!
I noticed that you did not use the dust collection and was wondering if maybe it doesn't work well or doesn't fit any of your vacuum hoses. I have spent hundreds of dollars in useless dust collection fittings that don't fit any vacuum system I have. I would like to see a video of the dust collection in use and an exact description of the vacuum system and fittings that fit. Thanks for the video.
Dear sir I like the Kreg K4 product tour. I live in london I am not sure do you have any stor in london to by the K4 or not? Please let me know. Thank you
I thought I was cheap but after reading some of the comment below I suppose not. Any ways someone was asking if they had to have 2 drills. Well no you can change the drill bit out and then use the driver. Kreg has a new tool that fits into your drill that you can change between the drill and driver. You might want to check out there web site to learn more. I bet it will be expensive. If I were you I would go to a Good Will or Craigslist or hit a few yard sales.Every once in a while a drill will pop up. If your looking for a cordless drill beware the batteries are very expensive. Also I heard on some of these video's that you need at least a 14 volt drill. So far I have only worked with 3/4 stock pine and my 9.6 Makita worked just fine. I can not justify spending $200 for 20 volt Cordless drill. When I find a corded drill as stated above for $15- $20 bucks. If I were a contractor that would be different. But for the weekend tinker like me, not so much. But that is up to you.
I got one these and there is one thing that none of these video's tell you. And that is you have to have a clean surface to work on. A table would be best I tried my basement floor. But it was so uneven that did not work. Besides having to get up and down for things. A good table will make life a lot easier for you. Also get the clamps, you will need them. Kreg tools are expensive and a bit over priced. A $100 for a tool made of plastic sounds crazy. For that kind of money you would think it would be some big hunk of metal. I just got mine so I will see how it will hold up. I did my first project and it went together in no time. And it was fun. It is addictive I want to go get some more wood. Build something else.
I just have a hard time spending a hundred bucks on a product like this. I nearly bought one the other day and backed off. I'm an old fart and I make many projects and haven't needed one so far so I'm going to have to wait. I have to spend my money on my baby grandson for now.
Almost, but not quite 3x. You still need to purchase the clamp (or similar) for $35 which will put you at $65-$70. Some folks may prefer the option to use a clamping base. Are the accessories worth the price difference though? That's up to the buyer. Me being a rookie, I'm on the fence, but leaning toward the K4 master system with the clamp.
I've watched 4 or more other videos, and have to say that you produce a very straight forward approach in presentations. Like how you cover all the points without unnecessary jibberish, as so many RUclipsrs do. Thanks!
I learned a few things from this video, thanks.
I like pocket hole construction. It's simple, fast, pretty strong and doesn't require extra lengths of wood to be factored in - like a tenon does.
The Kreg jig is the best one that I saw when I was looking to buy. It was a bit more expensive, but offered more features that should pay off when I use it.
Thanks again.
Thanks. I've watched 4 or 5 other videos on the Kreg pocket hole system, yours is the best, very clear and informative.
Clear, concise and detailed demonstration.
The Kreg K4 jig has the conversions from inches to metric on the jig itself. If you pause the video at 5:27, you can see the conversions located just to the right of the black tip on the clamp: 1/2" = 12 mm, to 1 3/8" = 35mm
Thanks for the great instructions! (I fail at reading them. All the extra garbage and warning this and eye protection that makes my brain turn off) I opened mine up and assembled it with the spacer on in the table jig. I can see why my hole was off now.
good instructional video.
I just bought a K4 jig and after looking at the lousy booklet that came with it I decided that RUclips is a better option.
I was correct.
Glad I watched this, I tested mine for the first time and didn't know about the depth collar. I ended up putting a small hole in the jig
You do realize that you made the weakest pocket joint by placing the angle/screw towards the end of the receiving board. Almost all of the other videos say you always drill the angle so that it screws in toward the "meatiest" part of the wood. If you were to grab and bend your joint, the wood would split out rather easily causing the joint to fail. David Stanton discussed this in detail on one of his videos.
I was going to say the same thing, not only did I see this topic on RUclips but I also tested it out for myself and found the wood to tear very easily when you angle the screws toward the outside edge of the board it makes the joint very weak.
I think he was just demonstrating how to use the product and how it works that's it and nothing more.
Great video with great detail on the use of this jig. Been trying to grasp the function of this device and your video made it easy to understand. Thanks!!!
I actually only used 1 power drill, but swapped from the drill bit to the drive bit (which in the Festool drill, I used a different bit-holder, so it looks quite different). Two drills can be very helpful when doing a lot of drilling then driving, but you can easily get away with a single drill - which is what I do 95% of the time!
Quick question. I was told that putting the holes on the OUTSIDE of the joint was stronger since the screws bit don into the body of the other board rather than near the surface. I see the opposite being done here. Any comments? Great video and very clear and helpful.
thanks for the in-depth explanation. all of the other videos didn't provide enough detail.
Why the Kreg Jig DVD does not come with this guys instruction, I don't know. Great example of how to use the tool.
Omg !!! This is like the best intro and how to use this system !!!
Hi Paul, thanks for your questions! Kreg unfortunately does not sell a jig or screws labeled as metric that we are aware of, but I dropped a link in the video description to a great chart that might help you. As for your second question, pockethole joinery can be used to join plywood to plywood and hardwood frames to plywood. I hope this helps!
Thank you so much for your easy and clear instruction!
I got ripped they didn't put the dust collector piece in my k4
thanks for making it so simple for beginners like I
Hello! We only have one retail store in Atlanta, Georgia, but we are able to ship tools worldwide. You can order the Kreg K4 for delivery on our Highland Woodworking website!
I noticed that you did not use the dust collection and was wondering if maybe it doesn't work well or doesn't fit any of your vacuum hoses.
I have spent hundreds of dollars in useless dust collection fittings that don't fit any vacuum system I have. I would like to see a video of the dust collection in use and an exact description of the vacuum system and fittings that fit.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the video, very easy to understand.
Many thanks, that was so clear
Dear sir
I like the Kreg K4 product tour. I live in london I am not sure do you have any stor in london to by the K4 or not?
Please let me know.
Thank you
Month's since i tried access Your website first tie and still not possible.
I thought I was cheap but after reading some of the comment below I suppose not.
Any ways someone was asking if they had to have 2 drills. Well no you can change the drill bit out and then use the driver. Kreg has a new tool that fits into your drill that you can change between the drill and driver. You might want to check out there web site to learn more. I bet it will be expensive. If I were you I would go to a Good Will or Craigslist or hit a few yard sales.Every once in a while a drill will pop up.
If your looking for a cordless drill beware the batteries are very expensive. Also I heard on some of these video's that you need at least a 14 volt drill. So far I have only worked with 3/4 stock pine and my 9.6 Makita worked
just fine. I can not justify spending $200 for 20 volt Cordless drill. When I find a corded drill as stated above for $15- $20 bucks. If I were a contractor that would be different. But for the weekend tinker like me, not so much. But that is up to you.
I totally agree with Luckystrike thank you very much!!
You're welcome, Melina!
Do these come in metric measurements, and are pockets hole fixings suitable for a plywood bookcase?
I got one these and there is one thing that none of these video's tell you.
And that is you have to have a clean surface to work on. A table would be best
I tried my basement floor. But it was so uneven that did not work. Besides having to get
up and down for things. A good table will make life a lot easier for you.
Also get the clamps, you will need them. Kreg tools are expensive and a bit over priced.
A $100 for a tool made of plastic sounds crazy. For that kind of money you would think it would be some big hunk of metal. I just got mine so I will see how it will hold up.
I did my first project and it went together in no time. And it was fun.
It is addictive I want to go get some more wood. Build something else.
Thank you for a tour of everything in the box. It's embarrassing that Kreg didn't include ANY useful instructions for an expensive jig.
Great explanation
Thanks for this. Very informative.
great tutorial. Thank you.
The host used two different power drills, I think the second one he called a driver. Do we really need two drills? I have one cordless Bosch drill.
Thanks
Thanks!
mmm I think to align longer pieces a biscuit joint still is required.
I LOVE MINE!!! would not trade it for anything.. Sorry keep on walkin'
Cuál es el costo de l kreg jig 4 o 5
What is the thickest material the clamp will hold?
The clamp can hold 1/2 inch to 1-1/2 inch thick material
So what would I need to hold 2x material? I am needing to make a frame out of 2x2 wood
Ever heard of centimeters :D
DiscoFrisc0 This was for the American audience.Doing one in centimeters for all others is a good idea,though.
I just have a hard time spending a hundred bucks on a product like this. I nearly bought one the other day and backed off. I'm an old fart and I make many projects and haven't needed one so far so I'm going to have to wait. I have to spend my money on my baby grandson for now.
3 times the price of the k3 just for an included clamp and some pieces of wood.
Almost, but not quite 3x. You still need to purchase the clamp (or similar) for $35 which will put you at $65-$70. Some folks may prefer the option to use a clamping base. Are the accessories worth the price difference though? That's up to the buyer. Me being a rookie, I'm on the fence, but leaning toward the K4 master system with the clamp.
5/8" not 5/16"
your brearhing was discusting, but the video was very informative
I got ripped also, mine came in a crappy box, no sweet case.