Finally..a video done right. Straight to the point, fast and accurate with none of the fluffy bullshit that I normally have to fast forward thru. Thank you!
right? and amazingly short. I hate long, run on, instructional videos. This video is great!! Hadn't used my kreg jig in a while and just wanted to refresh my memory. If you work with wood, you need a Kreg jig....
I was very surprised to see than none of the comment have mentioned the wrong way that the screws was shown in the video. At 0:17/0:20 it shows how the screws going through the top wood and in to the bottom one. You must ALWAYS direct the screws towards the longer end for maximum strength witch means in your example you should drill from the outside of the top board towards the inside of the bottom board. The way you do it is very week with minimum strength. People should not copy that. Thanks.
Personally, I'm addicted to my biscuit joiner and generally have trust issues when it comes to anything that's not glue+tenon+mortise. However, this looks like a great way to avoid the clamping blues. If I can glue all my work at once, using the pocket screws instead of the wobbly clamps, it's worth the investment. Any thoughts?
I recent purchased the K4 Kreg Jig. I am trying to join two 1.25"x1.25" pieces of red oak and the manual states to use 2 inch fine thread screws. But whenever I use those screws, its splits my oak. What other options are there?
@@William9alex I ended up contacting Kreg Customer support. They recommended setting the bit and jig to 3/4" material and use a 1-1/2" screw. It goes a little under an inch into the material I am using (1-1/4")
+Al Complaint using drywall screws in wood can cause problems. Drywall screws are made and threaded differently; they may snap in hardwood and thread pattern may actually force boards apart. Thanks for watching our video.
+Al Complaint From what i've read, you should use a washer-headed type screw. Drywall, and several other types of wood screws have a countersinking head that, if you're not careful, will drive right through your joint and possibly split the wood in the process.
Would have been nice if you told us what pocket hole jig kit you were using, especially since this video was sponsered by lowes. Can you say missed opportunity ?
I am concerned that this doesn't show drilling a pilot hole into the second piece to prevent splitting. It will probably be okay most of the time, but forcing a screw into the end of a plank can cause splitting. Also if the wood is very hard, it might not be able to force its way in at all.
sharpstick I'm pretty sure that the drill bits used do in fact drill the pilot hole into the second piece, that is why you have to set the wood sizes so it plunges to the correct depth. Check the cross section at 00:17 and the bit at 00:33 and work out where the collar on the bit would stop and the drill bit would go to.
bradburyrobinson Actually, checking my own comment you could be correct. The little end bit of the drill does only seem to sit in the first bit of wood. Maybe the screws are designed for this purpose but it's possibly a valid point that the wood could split in certain instances. Maybe some people who currently use this could confirm if this is the case?
bradburyrobinson Seems that it can be an issue but the screws have certain features to minimise this: kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/tips-to-avoid-wood-splitting
sharpstick as a carpenter, I would agree with you, though the manufacturers say their screws are designed to prevent wood splitting ( i guess like aeroplanes are designed not to crash) you may have to start the screw to make a mark, de clamp and then pilot drill. they al;so say that professional cabinet makers have been using this method for years, and i can also tell you the only time this is used by professionals is when attaching a seat to a chair frame or top to a table frame
One of the benefits of using the actual kreg screws - they are self tapping to prevent splitting. They are a bit more expensive, but the between the self tap an the flat head many who use them think the are worth it.
Allbbrz It’s usually for woodworking, not construction. If you are building a cabinet or trim, pocket hole are the way to go. If you are building a deck or stairs, pocket holes can compromise the thickness and integrity.
Finally..a video done right. Straight to the point, fast and accurate with none of the fluffy bullshit that I normally have to fast forward thru. Thank you!
well said
You also saved time not spelling "through" all the way. What a time saver!
@@V.Z.69 🤣
And the person is not trying to be funny. What a relief!
Thank you for the positive feedback! - Lowe's
This is more informative than the boringly long video on the DVD that came with my Kreg jig I bought yesterday.
Right!!!
moo buu on
I learned more in this short video about how to use a Kreg than most other videos combined! Thanks
5 years later and still holds truee!
Great video, tightly edited, packed with info, wish more were like this
Super demonstrator..explanation done right ....thanks ..big help..buying 1
Brilliant well presented video which showed exactly how the jig works. Thank you.
right? and amazingly short. I hate long, run on, instructional videos. This video is great!! Hadn't used my kreg jig in a while and just wanted to refresh my memory. If you work with wood, you need a Kreg jig....
I was very surprised to see than none of the comment have mentioned the wrong way that the screws was shown in the video. At 0:17/0:20 it shows how the screws going through the top wood and in to the bottom one. You must ALWAYS direct the screws towards the longer end for maximum strength witch means in your example you should drill from the outside of the top board towards the inside of the bottom board. The way you do it is very week with minimum strength. People should not copy that. Thanks.
well said
Are you saying that you shouldn't drill the hole toward a corner?
Very Good Point you made. But nonetheless the video was great otherwise. Thanks
Finally, someone who is not trying to be funny!
very accurate and clear instructions
This is how one does social media. Props to your marketing team.
I want the Pocket Hole Jig that you're using. Have a link for it please?
Now I'm learning, tnx...
A video that provides a beautiful and well explanation of how to use a pocket hole jig, by a beautiful host....Two thumbs up.
Personally, I'm addicted to my biscuit joiner and generally have trust issues when it comes to anything that's not glue+tenon+mortise. However, this looks like a great way to avoid the clamping blues. If I can glue all my work at once, using the pocket screws instead of the wobbly clamps, it's worth the investment. Any thoughts?
Thank you for the video it helped me a lot I didn't know how to use 👍🏿
Very good video, Thank you!
1:20 Where do you get this reference manual?
Can you use a smaller bit for smaller screws?
Nice job on the video
Muy bien. Esta intrigado como usar esta herramienta
I'm in love 😍. Great video. Thanks
I recent purchased the K4 Kreg Jig.
I am trying to join two 1.25"x1.25" pieces of red oak and the manual states to use 2 inch fine thread screws. But whenever I use those screws, its splits my oak.
What other options are there?
Try a different type of joinery?
@@William9alex I ended up contacting Kreg Customer support.
They recommended setting the bit and jig to 3/4" material and use a 1-1/2" screw. It goes a little under an inch into the material I am using (1-1/4")
Good video.
Very useful tool !!
How can get those pocket hole?
Super JIG & super-super Girl :))
How do you adjust the guide if the wood is two inches thick
Does the drill bit get damaged by the jig??
Nope. It's designed to fit the Kreg bit perfectly. Thanks for watching!
podrían de favor hacerlos vídeos en español en verdad se los agradeceria. grasias
hi , can l get this in New Zealand . And can it be tranlated to metric .
And how much whould it cost , deliverd tothe Kapity Coast.
Thanks Keith
keith dehaan renovator is selling these in NZ on their website renovator.co.nz but you would be better off learning how to make proper joins
Why are there multiple holes (3)? Different sizes?
Just for strength.
different width boards
No. The holes IMO are used for spacing between holes in NARROW stock (less than 6").
Can I use drywall screws instead?
+Al Complaint using drywall screws in wood can cause problems. Drywall screws are made and threaded differently; they may snap in hardwood and thread pattern may actually force boards apart. Thanks for watching our video.
+Al Complaint From what i've read, you should use a washer-headed type screw. Drywall, and several other types of wood screws have a countersinking head that, if you're not careful, will drive right through your joint and possibly split the wood in the process.
Ah! thanks for sharing. Thinking i'm buying soon or project
Would have been nice if you told us what pocket hole jig kit you were using, especially since this video was sponsered by lowes. Can you say missed opportunity ?
+sweetbrandigirl Be grateful, my young padawn
Kreg. Pocket hole jig.
Several products available in the jig line
sweetbrandigirl. that is a kregg pocket hole jig.
can you tell us how big the tears were you cried? WAAAAAAA
I am concerned that this doesn't show drilling a pilot hole into the second piece to prevent splitting. It will probably be okay most of the time, but forcing a screw into the end of a plank can cause splitting. Also if the wood is very hard, it might not be able to force its way in at all.
sharpstick I'm pretty sure that the drill bits used do in fact drill the pilot hole into the second piece, that is why you have to set the wood sizes so it plunges to the correct depth. Check the cross section at 00:17 and the bit at 00:33 and work out where the collar on the bit would stop and the drill bit would go to.
bradburyrobinson Actually, checking my own comment you could be correct. The little end bit of the drill does only seem to sit in the first bit of wood. Maybe the screws are designed for this purpose but it's possibly a valid point that the wood could split in certain instances.
Maybe some people who currently use this could confirm if this is the case?
bradburyrobinson Seems that it can be an issue but the screws have certain features to minimise this: kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/tips-to-avoid-wood-splitting
sharpstick as a carpenter, I would agree with you, though the manufacturers say their screws are designed to prevent wood splitting ( i guess like aeroplanes are designed not to crash) you may have to start the screw to make a mark, de clamp and then pilot drill. they al;so say that professional cabinet makers have been using this method for years, and i can also tell you the only time this is used by professionals is when attaching a seat to a chair frame or top to a table frame
One of the benefits of using the actual kreg screws - they are self tapping to prevent splitting. They are a bit more expensive, but the between the self tap an the flat head many who use them think the are worth it.
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Oooooooooo...pretty.
No music Please when people are talking when making videos!!!!
Wow
Talk about lightning fast explanation! How about showing the jig first??? Wayyy too fast.
lol is that a ryobi drill #fail
Nope, Kobalt. The Kobalt brand used yellow as an accent color back when this video was made.
A bit too much of artificial excitement...
pocket hole, strong joint ? That's an oxymoron !
Allbbrz It’s usually for woodworking, not construction. If you are building a cabinet or trim, pocket hole are the way to go. If you are building a deck or stairs, pocket holes can compromise the thickness and integrity.
Thank you , but all these videos are super fast , please slow down and take your time ,thanks .
Her voice I dont like.