olletsocmit Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 What do you guys think of these I always see them at the store but never know... Does anybody use them or any of these Kreg things? They seem super useful and pretty cool! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJr. Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 They are amazing! Enough said. I have the K4 jig (first picture above) and I love it. You won't be disappointed if you get one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 I agree, the shop is not complete without one.......doesn't really matter what model they all work great....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 There is a kit on sale today at factory authorized tools 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 I don't do much of anything without my kreg jig, really useful Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olletsocmit Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Anyone have one they don't want for cheat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Anyone have one they don't want for cheat [emoji6] Get the r3 with a clamp and it'll do the same thing for half the price Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olletsocmit Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 sent PM @JimboS1ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryS Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 They are nice to have. Use mine on alot of projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 I've had mine for probably 8 or 9 years. It's a great fast way to get the job done when you don't feel like doing traditional joinery i.e. Cabinetry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olletsocmit Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 OK it looks like Home Depot and Lowe's both have the R3 for $40. The clamps another $25. do I have to use their clamps for an specific reason or is it cool to use any other one I have at home now. Also do you guys use the Kreg screws, which are a little expensive ...or do you just buy normal ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJr. Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Just now, olletsocmit said: OK it looks like Home Depot and Lowe's both have the R3 for $40. The clamps another $25. do I have to use their clamps for an specific reason or is it cool to use any other one I have at home now. Also do you guys use the Kreg screws, which are a little expensive ...or do you just buy normal ones The right angle clamp is a life saver and the face clamps (mainly the automaxx ones) are nice to have, not crucial for me though. I want to get the new automaxx right angle clamp though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 7 minutes ago, olletsocmit said: OK it looks like Home Depot and Lowe's both have the R3 for $40. The clamps another $25. do I have to use their clamps for an specific reason or is it cool to use any other one I have at home now. Also do you guys use the Kreg screws, which are a little expensive ...or do you just buy normal ones I have a few clamps by them, they have a large flat on both sides to keep things lined up plus one side fit the little R3 jig nicely as well. I like the screws as well and buy them in bulk some times 1000-2000 pc boxes... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 2 hours ago, JimboS1ice said: I don't do much of anything with my kreg jig, really useful Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk you mean without I'm guessing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 you mean without I'm guessing Lol ya Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olletsocmit Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 So I went to buy the R3 kit today. It was $40, but the clamps are $30 each alone! They were out of clips so I didn't get anything. I guess I will be trying some coupons. Got a lot of good ones from ace hardware 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJr. Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 3 hours ago, olletsocmit said: So I went to buy the R3 kit today. It was $40, but the clamps are $30 each alone! They were out of clips so I didn't get anything. I guess I will be trying some coupons. Got a lot of good ones from ace hardware The clamps are worth it though. Make sure you get the "Automaxx" ones! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJr. Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Oh and if you ever break a drill bit, just call or email Kreg and they will replace it. On the 5th holed I drilled with my K4 jig, the tip of the bit broke. I called Kreg and they sent me 3 replacements. Great company! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 6 hours ago, olletsocmit said: So I went to buy the R3 kit today. It was $40, but the clamps are $30 each alone! They were out of clips so I didn't get anything. I guess I will be trying some coupons. Got a lot of good ones from ace hardware I think the clamp just dropped to $20 at Lowe's. BTW, definitely buy the Kreg screws. They have a little longer of a thread-less area which allows the screw to pull the boards tight against each other. Plus the head is the perfect size and they come in robertson which is my favorite b/c phillips suck and torx/hex bits can get stuck easier in the head of the screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 I usually use kreg screws, if you over drive it won't blow the hole out where construction screws will blow through the hole Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildroamer Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 I have the K5 kit, mounted it on a piece of wood for portability . Also bought the HD jig setup to go with it. Love this system ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJr. Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 2 hours ago, BMack37 said: I think the clamp just dropped to $20 at Lowe's. BTW, definitely buy the Kreg screws. They have a little longer of a thread-less area which allows the screw to pull the boards tight against each other. Plus the head is the perfect size and they come in robertson which is my favorite b/c phillips suck and torx/hex bits can get stuck easier in the head of the screw. 1 hour ago, JimboS1ice said: I usually use kreg screws, if you over drive it won't blow the hole out where construction screws will blow through the hole Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yup what they said. Use the Kreg screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olletsocmit Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 FYI EVERYONE: Ace Hardware sent out coupons in the mail (if you didn't get them ask friends or you can call Ace corporate and they will send). It's 4 coupons for July 25-29. One is $10 off $20 or more and one is 50% off $25 or more. As well as 2 others. Ace sells Kreg so gonna use the 50% off!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olletsocmit Posted July 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 I picked this up at a random HD I have never been to before. Was $30 and free clamp too good to be true? Honestly quality feels like bullshit to me! New: After testing 3 times after I got it (Milwaukee fuel drill): ....and this jig in soft wood = shit holes in my mind. Am I expecting too much from this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Nah that's what the holes look like, that is the promo kit I mentioned they have at the holidays, being pocket holes you usually keep them hidden or can get plugs for the holes Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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