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Product Description -- Since its invention by the ancient Egyptians, the pocket hole joint has become a favorite among modern framers and other woodworkers interested in creating strong joints for their projects. The Kreg K2000 ProPack pocket hole jig contains everything you'll need to create perfect pocket holes, all from a trusted leader in the field known for providing quality products. This kit is designed to help woodworkers place pocket holes in their ideal location on any surface, regardless of thickness, and even includes project plans and detailed instructions for use. It's a must for any woodworker who either uses pocket hole joints or has an interest in trying them.
From the Manufacturer -- Now includes the two-drill guide Rocket Jig. Perfect for either the professional cabinetmaker or the weekend woodworker the Kreg JigŪ ProPack now includes the K2000, Rocket, and Mini pocket hole jigs in an all-inclusive kit. Patented three-drill guide fixed spacing of the K2000 Jig provides all the adjustability needed to quickly and easily place pocket holes across rails as narrow as 1-1/4" to 4" and beyond. Simple vertical adjustments of the jigs allow you to join 1/2" through 2" material with ease. The ProPack ships complete in a durable carrying case and includes panel support wings, standard face clamp, drill bit and depth collar, 3" and 6" #2 square driver bits, fine thread 1-1/4" self-tapping screws for hardwoods, coarse thread self-tapping screw for softer materials, footstool project plan and a detailed instruction manual. Lifetime warranty on hardened steel drill guides. Made in the U.S.A.
More Product Description - The K2000 Kreg JigŪ is a revolutionary pocket hole jig that features a unique three-hole variable spacing concept, coupled with the ability to change pocket hole height, allows for unmatched flexibility in hole placement. This design allows pocket placement at 9/16", 7/8" and 1-7/16" on center horizontally, as well as allowing pocket holes to be centered in material from 1/2" to 1-3/4" thick. The K2000's quality and versatility meets the needs of all woodworkers, from the DIY enthusiast to the professional tradesman. Now includes Rocket Jig!
Reviews:
Pocket Hole Joinery, A Nice Addition to your Arsenal -- At first I thought the old wood jigs would be more substantial. I kind of resented that they went to plastic. I am no longer disappointed. The hardened steel drill guides are lifetime guaranteed. The plastic housings are substantially made, and thick enough to be very durable. All in all, a nice set. You get a three hole, that comes mounted on the jig. In addition, a two hole and a single hole are included in the set. Pocket, rocket or whatever they want to call them, it covers all three sizes and options so your ready to take on the world of pocket hole joinery, whether you use the jig mounted on the portable clamp to anything models that are included.
This set sure saves a lot of time. You don't have to wait for hours, or overnight for the glue to set up. Also you don't have to contend with lots of clamps. The trade off is that you have to contend with the fact that their is a hole on the inside face of your work. They sell plugs in different types of wood to fill them. Then you chisel, sand, or whatever to get them flat. You could cut your own with a plug cutter. Do them deep, then cut them on a saw at the angle of the pocket hole jig. If you are exacting, you could glue them in flush. The other alternative, is in the case of kitchen cabinets, to attach the face panels, you cut your pocket holes,on the outside of the cabinet, so when they are joined together you do not see them.
All in all, you can't beat the strength of the screw holding your piece together by itself, or as an internal clamp with gluing. If you use a finish nail, it holds for glue drying, as long as you don't move the piece very much. With the pocket hole, you can go right into the rest of your assembly.
Additionally, you have the option of dry fitting your pieces. You cut to fit, then disassemble them for transport, and do final assembly on the job site. Great flexibility.
It's a trade off using biscuits, or dowels, you get totally hidden joinery, but you have to wait for the glue to dry. For finish projects with all sides exposed, that is the way to go. Slidiing dovetails, take it a step further, and you not only have no holes to contend with, and the exposed dovetail is a signed marquee of your work.
The Kreg Pro Pack comes with a very nice carrying case. One of the best cases I have seen. Well made, and the pieces fit well. It is ideal for keeping your jig in good shape, and keeping all of the components handy.
As far as the screws are concerned. They come in different lengths. the 1 1/4" thousand pack is good for the common 3/4" woods. That way you get a 1/2" bite into the adjoining material. The fine thread screws are for hardwood, and the coarse thread is for soft.
I found the Kreg ProPack to be substantially made, and I expect that it will last for a lifetime of regular use. They do make a professional one that is the main unit only, which is made out of metal, and intended for production use, for about the same money as this complete pack.
I have seen pocket hole jigs made out of hardwoods, I just don't think you are going to get the longevity out of them with a drill bit eating away at the sides. At least not as long as these with case hardened steel. I can see someone grumbling over the price versus the plastic, that is gnawing at me too, but the engineering and convenience of this kit, is well worth the money. Highly recommended, and makes a nice addition to your arsenal.
Best product for home woodworker
I've now had this jig for over one year and it continues to be one of the best and most used tools in my shop. I've just found a new application. I'm building a custom designed writing desk and decided to do a mock up before starting. I used the Kreg to fasten all the parts together at the customers site. This let me use two different designs on the front of the cabinet and just flip the front panel and rescrew. The Kreg system made for very easy transport. Still give it 5 stars!
I have found this to be the most used system in my shop. I mounted the master jig on a 3/4" platform and drilled two holes so I could hang it from the wall - makes it easily accessable. I've used this system to assemble everything from cedar benches to cabinet frames.
I would recommend that you clamp the frames before assembly. Unless you have perfect 90 degree angles and jointed flat sides, the screws will pull the wood together off angle. I made some 90 degree fixtures out of 3/4" plywood with two 3/4" by 1/2" deep slots at right angles to each other. I put one of these at each corner then tighten the pocket hole screws - perfect alignment.
I've also used the single hole fixture when I need to add support to an assembled cabinet. You can clamp it into the corner you want to reinforce, drill the hole, then add the screw. Everything tightens up nicely.
The only negative on this system is the cost of the screws which has had me looking at alternatives methods for some applications that would take quite a few screws.
Great for face frames, so so for other projects ---- Tool Driver "Serious Student of Woodworking" -- I bought the Kreg Jig for building face frame cabinets. It does a good job of joining face frames, but it helps to have a 90 degree jig (two 1 by 3's meeting at a right angle and screw mounted on a large plywood base) to speed things up and keep joints tight. You can use the vice grips supplied with the kit, but they sometimes allow the joint to slip. The 90 degree jig helps keep things aligned and makes assembly faster.
I recently started making frameless cabinets and found the Kreg Jig a little "short" in the area of adjustability when it comes to building cabinets thicker than 3/4 inch. After researching alternatives I recently purchased a competing product from CMT. CMT's Jig's adjustment method allows a greater range of adjustment for thicker pieces of wood and is quite fast.
Kreg's product is available just about everywhere, while the CMT is mostly a mail order item. Prices are comparable. So it really comes down to two questions: do you work with a lot of different thicknesses of wood, and how often to you need to change the drill depth settings? If you stay with one thickness and rarely change settings the Kreg will suffice. If you use various thicknesses and change settings often, buy the CMT.
Whichever you choose, buy a least one Right Angle Clamp from Kreg for building case goods. CMT does not have a right angle clamp, yet.
Either company's vice grips are decent products as are their screws. Remember to use coarse screws for softwood and fine screws for hardwood.
Fast and Simple Pocket Holes -- This is a simple tool that gets the job done. I bought this unit because it is portable. I have used in on the job with much success. A cordless drill will handle most soft woods, but a plug-powered drill will be required for most hardwoods.
I would recommend viewing the videotape if you have never used pocket hole construction. I would also recommend getting the Kreg Right Angle Clamp.
This tool is a great time-saver and well worth the money. I highly recommend it.
A Note of Caution -- Yes, pocket hole joinery is wonderful but pocket holes aren't going to stop global warming.
A lot of reviewers seem to think that pocket hole joinery is the answer to everything. Instead, it should be viewed as another opttion. Some of the items that you need to be aware of include: A. a large, elliptical hole results, B. you can't make plugs to fit the holes that are left behind, C. You now have metal in your wortkpiece, so don't hit it with a saw blade.
You can buy plugs to fit the hole. They are expensive and aren't made in my favorite wood, mahogany. Also, they never seem to match well anyhow.
Also, the case the comes with the equipment is designed for shipping the stuff to you, not for use in the shop. After removing certain things, there are big holes in the case that are useless and things rattle around.
Finally, this works great but $125 is a lot of deniro for what this is (mostly plastic). $80 seems like a fairer price. Still, I give it five stars because it s easy to create really strong butt joints.