Kreg DVDs any good?

[davidtu]

Has anyone tried out the Kreg pocket hole DVDs? There are a few on Amazon on sale this weekend. Comments? If you have one do you have them all or are each unique?

Thanks!

[John Hunter]

I built my router table using a Kreg video and loved it.

[moc]

Has anyone tried out the Kreg pocket hole DVDs?

I just bought the router table DVD because it was on sale at Amazon and I was getting some other stuff anyway.

I was a little disappointed because the first thing he said was "buy a router table top." To me, that makes this a "build a router table cabinet" dvd not "build a router table."

And if you know how to use the kreg pocket screws, a drawing of the cabinet would pretty much tell you everything you need to build it.

Having said that, I don't regret the $5.99 - partly because I plan to build a very similar cabinet after I build the router table top and partly because I have no time to build anything so I live vicariously by reading this forum and watching NYW and this DVD.

*moc

[Jeffrey Schronce]

Looking at the back cover of the DVD shown on Amazon it looks like a well thought out cabinet, with the two sliding multi-tier bit holders.

Ya, they could definately add
"Take 2 pieces of 3/4" MDF slightly larger than the base and cement them together. Cement a piece of laminate of choice on each side. Band edges if desired. Cut a square hole to fit plate." See? It took 15 seconds.

[brooks]

I have several of the Kreg DVDs and it really did help me understand how the system works so I can design my own stuff with some confidence. I know there are probably experienced woodworkers who already have the feel for how things go together but as a new woodworker, it really helped me visualize projects. A small page of line drawings didn't motivate me the way watching the DVDs did.

I just got the DVD of all the Kreg plans today. I haven't had a chance to watch it yet. Ask me in a few days and I'll tell you how it is.

[davidtu]

Looking at the back cover of the DVD shown on Amazon it looks like a well thought out cabinet, with the two sliding multi-tier bit holders.

Ya, they could definately add
"Take 2 pieces of 3/4" MDF slightly larger than the base and cement them together. Cement a piece of laminate of choice on each side. Band edges if desired. Cut a square hole to fit plate." See? It took 15 seconds.

Jeffrey, you've obviously missed the point of the DVD. Not once did you mention a KREG POCKET SCREW or a KREG POCKET SCREW JIG! Glue? What's GLUE?!

Well, I ordered this one too (Router Table DVD) and I'll see if its useful for me. As a begginer I am sure I'll get something out of it, if nothing else I maybe won't have to read the Kreg instruction manual.

Thanks for the help!

[John Hunter]

I just bought the router table DVD because it was on sale at Amazon and I was getting some other stuff anyway.

I was a little disappointed because the first thing he said was "buy a router table top." To me, that makes this a "build a router table cabinet" dvd not "build a router table."

*moc

That did not bother me at all, I had already gotten a piece of counter top and a router mounting plate. What I really liked was the step by step instructions with the little tricks to make it easy. I also altered the plans by not going with the casters but instead built a solid base since it will not be moved. I also used brackets that allow me to lift the top and lock it in place when changing bits and setting the bit height. Here is how mine came out.

[moc]

"Take 2 pieces of 3/4" MDF slightly larger than the base and cement them together. Cement a piece of laminate of choice on each side. Band edges if desired. Cut a square hole to fit plate." See? It took 15 seconds.

Not to beat this topic to death... I was just expecting something like Norm's router table show/DVD where he went into building the top and the fence in addition to the cabinet. Because the top and fence were pictured on the DVD cover, I assumed there'd be some instruction. No biggie, I was just surprised. Maybe it's just a newbie misunderstanding of what all is included by the term "router table."

But after rewatching the dvd I would upgrade my opinion and say it is a very good guide for building the cabinet itself. Especially after rewatching the Norm dvd. Norm's is definitely more complex and intimidating for a beginner without a full shop of tools (and a router table to help build the router table!)

I didn't get the promised "cut list and exploded diagrams." Did anyone else?

*moc

[Jeffrey Schronce]

Not to beat this topic to death... I was just expecting something like Norm's router table show/DVD where he went into building the top and the fence in addition to the cabinet. Because the top and fence were pictured on the DVD cover, I assumed there'd be some instruction. No biggie, I was just surprised. Maybe it's just a newbie misunderstanding of what all is included by the term "router table."

I think your complaint is legit and I may have sounded like a smart ace there. As prior poster mentioned, the top just doesn't involve PHJ so I guess they chose to skip it. I absolutely believe they should change the title of the DVD, as well as the photos. It is misleading.
I am probably going to take my phenolic top out of my TS wing and build a base for it. I get tired of taking the RT fence on and off so my TS fence will clear it. I may get this DVD as well. Or anyone want to sell there used one?