The issue of Wood magazine that came for this month has reviewed pocket hole jigs and they like the $200 heavy-duty Porter Cable 560 Quik-jig benchtop-only jig. They also liked the Kreg K4MS and the R3 pocket jig for overall good features and easy use.
according to them don't get a craftsman or general tools jig. low scoring in all areas. Drill Master (HF) fared only slightly better.
Most interesting is that a new Kreg K5 is in the works for later this year. It will feature a front operated locking lever which they had briefly a couple of years ago but was tied up in court injunction by a patent troll and apparently they have either won or licensed the tech. Anyone know? Also it looks like they have improved storage a bit. Same $140 price as the K4 (so that may cannibalize sales for a few months!)
Guess we discussed it in July: http://www.bt3central.com/showthread...highlight=kreg
Bad news: doesn't include the face clamps anymore in the kit I think they cost about $22 individually.
Sneak peeks i found on the web at Lee Valley and HIghland woodworking, respectively:
I have an older K3000 without dust collection and front clamp. Tempting!
Unfortunately Kreg keeps a very tight rein on its dealers. You never, ever see Kreg stuff on sale or discounted and if they have any promotion they'll throw in some screws or an extra bit or pocket jig with the big kits at list price.
according to them don't get a craftsman or general tools jig. low scoring in all areas. Drill Master (HF) fared only slightly better.
Most interesting is that a new Kreg K5 is in the works for later this year. It will feature a front operated locking lever which they had briefly a couple of years ago but was tied up in court injunction by a patent troll and apparently they have either won or licensed the tech. Anyone know? Also it looks like they have improved storage a bit. Same $140 price as the K4 (so that may cannibalize sales for a few months!)
Guess we discussed it in July: http://www.bt3central.com/showthread...highlight=kreg
Bad news: doesn't include the face clamps anymore in the kit I think they cost about $22 individually.
Sneak peeks i found on the web at Lee Valley and HIghland woodworking, respectively:
I have an older K3000 without dust collection and front clamp. Tempting!
Unfortunately Kreg keeps a very tight rein on its dealers. You never, ever see Kreg stuff on sale or discounted and if they have any promotion they'll throw in some screws or an extra bit or pocket jig with the big kits at list price.
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