| Review by Hawgnutz | posted 225 days ago | 266 views | 0 times favorited | 9 comments | ![]() |
- Kreg K3SP K3 Pocket Hole Jig Standard Pack
- Brand: Kreg | Category: Other

This is a fantastic way to join wood. It works well with little instruction. This method al,ost will eliminate the need for clamps, as the screw pulls the two pieces of wood togerther for drying!
There are FEW downsides. One is the cost of the jig, but with the time saved over biscuits or dowels, that is a moot point! Another is that the directions state that the drill should spin at least 2000 RPMs to protect the bit. This elimininates many cordless drills, even though their demonstration video shows someone using a cordless drill that only has about 1800 RPMs, max. They recomend a corded drill, which is no big deal. I use a separate driver for the screws, which does not have the RPM requirement.
With a little practice you can use this joinery system to join nearly every kind of woodeorking joinery you will need!
This set is an entry level that can easily be upgraded to the Kreg complete system with a simple addition. It comes with “starter” bag of coarse and fine screws, but you really need more screws than is given. The clamp works great, but if you are going to do this day-in and day-out, I would recommend getting the complete K3 system with the bench clamp and dust collection.
All-in-all, this is a grteat starter set that allows you to upgrade as your skill and budget allows! I heartily recommend this one!
God Bless,
Hawg
-- Saving barnwood from the scrapyards
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9 comments so far
Bill
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posted 225 days ago
It sounds like a great set up Hawg. Glad to hear you like it so well.
I wonder why the RPM requirement is there? I do not recall hearing anywhere else of a problem with a drill bit running too slow.
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
Hawgnutz
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posted 225 days ago
They say in theior directions, that their drill bit will last longer and cut cleaner with the higher RPM’s. I had to buy a new corded drill for use with this system, but I am sure you could use a higher end cordless with higher RPM of over 1800, but I folowed their directions.. Heck, I even read them too—before I used the tool!
Overall, I am highly pleased with this tool! Rockler even has a quick-change drill/driver system for the Kreg pocket hole joinery.
God Bless,
Hawg
-- Saving barnwood from the scrapyards
MsDebbieP
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posted 225 days ago
wow… read the directions!! Don’t hear that very often!! :)
We looked at the Kreg set at the last wood show.
I want a cabinet built in my dining room and we figured that this would really make life easy.
-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Bill
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posted 225 days ago
I just ordered the Kreg master set from Pricecutter.com. They have a bonus offer that includes a pocket jig, a dvd, a booklet, and a right angle clamp for free when you buy the master set. It should be here sometime next week.
Debbie, even Norm uses pocket screws on his constructions so it must be ok!
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
Brad_Nailor
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posted 225 days ago
I own this exact set and I agree with your review. I got turned on to pocket joinery when I worked at a cabinet shop. It is a versatile and easy way to join wood and is stronger than conventionally screwed butt joints. I went right out and bought the screw assortment kit, the extra long driver, and the right angle clamp. If I had a better bench I would get the bench clamp setup. I would definitely recommend any pocket screw kits to anyone considering trying pocket screw joinery.
-- Women love me.....trees fear me
ND2ELK
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posted 225 days ago
I never used one of these jigs but can see where they would really work will for face frames. I’ve always used dowels for all these years. A person needs to roll his dowels in glue and not just put glue in the hole. You also need to put glue on the drilled ends of your styles and rails before assembling. I never had problems with my dowel joints opening but the plus hear is not having to clamp the frames. I am planning on buying the master set when I start building the shop cabinets. Thank for your posting.
Tom
-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa
mark
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posted 214 days ago
I just purchased the same kit this past weekend and am very impressed so far. I had to switch to my larger cordless drill to meet the 2000 rpm requirements as my smaller one maxed out at 1600 rpm. Both Drills were inexpensive Ryobi’s picked up at Home Depot. Woodcraft sells the upgrade kit for $40 which adds the bench mount turning it into the master kit.
-- Mark, Norfolk, VA
tenontim
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posted 214 days ago
I never thought I would have need for one of these, until I started making my kitchen cabinets. Sure beats making all of those mortise and tenons. It’s paid for itself already.
-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com
OttawaP
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posted 209 days ago
The kreg master kit represents one of the best $150 woodworking purchases I have made.
-- Paul