😂 it’s sad when all you do is perv on tools. Must be a thing with getting older 😂🙈 You won’t regret getting it mate. It’s a great first pocket hole jig.
Appreciate having a short but thorough (and pleasantly humorous) video review. Was debating which Kreg jig to buy and this definitely helped me decide. Keep up the videos!
Thank you Ben for this wonderful video! I'll be going to the hardware within the next forty-five minutes to buy one of these 320-pocket hole jigs. Thank you again and God bless 🙏🌹
No problem. I’m pleased you found it useful. Ideally you’ll want some sort of clamp to lock it in place when using it so pick yourself up a cheap squeeze clamp while you’re there if you don’t already have any.
I'm thinking that a C-Clamp (sorry, not a Vise Grip) should do the job; I've one that I use to hold Dowels into place when cutting and making holes etc. I'll have to see which one would be appropriate for doing this but, I'll still like to know what you think? I shall email you tomorrow please God and send you some pictures of what I'm thinking about using and also the projects that I've already made. Thanks Ben🙏🌹
I got the 320 a few years ago and it is a great way to get started with pockethole joinery. No need to spend the extra money on the larger jigs if you're not sure. The 320 will get the job done without frustration.
100% mate. I’ve had it for years and built significant pieces of furniture/cabinets using it. That being said though, I’ve since got the Kreg720 (see my other review video on my channel) and it’s awesome! So much quicker when doing multiple pocket holes.
I once attended a U.S. Navy school on how to write instructions for equipment, If I had submitted the instruction booklet which accompanied my KREG 320 jig as my final project, I would have received a failing grade.
What else should be bought along with the 320 to start working straight away? Extra screws, clamps? Anything else? Also linking to amazon au would be great for us aussies to support your channel
A clamp is definitely high on the list for this. Ideally you’d want the kreg face clamp (the one with automaxx is the best) but any standard squeeze clamp will do if the kreg is a bit too pricey. You’ll need a drill/driver as well and a square to make sure you’re joints are 90° would help but you can get away with it if you don’t have one. It does come with a small pack of sample screws usually but you’ll need to assess what screws you need for your project. Best bet is to google ‘kreg find my screw’ and their screw selector tool on their website will tell you what you need. I’m looking at getting more international with my links so will try and do this in future. Thanks for the advice 👍
From what I understand the 920 is the extra large version of the 320 for larger scale projects but is no good for smaller ones. The 310 is the single version of the 320 so only comes with one drill guide.
Sounds good and useful Ben but I have one but all I need is to learn how to use it properly. Videos mostly run through using one but only good for carpenters and young people to pick up on. I'm just a retired person trying to do a hobby and learn to use things. Age slows brain information intake and hard to find decent know how's. I tried using mine a few times and either drill bit is too close or too far back to or from wood or the screw is not in correctly and joint is not strong. Do you have a video on decent tutoring on actually how to use this jig please especially for people like me in my 60s thanks
@@lionandbear thanks a million Ben o it whenever you are ready and have enough time. Making these videos and proof watching them and editing takes time. Currently I'm only using old and bad wood to make things out of to learn how to make and improve techniques and see if there are any improvements I need on projects before moving on to buying good wood for decent projects
It’s the way I started out Billy. You don’t feel quite so much pressure when it’s not lovely fresh bits of hardwood. Making videos definitely takes time but I’m really enjoying making them so I’ll keep them coming.
So far I’ve drilled some of the blue plastic and the grey stopper. Why they would make this out of plastic is beyond me. But besides that I can’t figure out how to drill holes up or down the width of the board. Length is easy enough but it just seems too big when trying to do it across a 4inch piece of wood even without the stopper.
Sounds like you had your drill collar set incorrectly if you drilled into the plastic bits. Easy done though to be fair. If you’re trying to drill across the width of a board then you’ll have a minimum width depending on how deep your hole needs to be. If you get it wrong then your pocket hole will show on the outside edge but if you get it right then it’s definitely doable. Check out how I did the table top in this video as it shows it being done: th-cam.com/video/RdUGW1QIQN0/w-d-xo.html
Yes you can mate. It just depends on the width of your boards as you’ll find that the hole starts quite a way from the edge of your mitre so could show on the outside of your joint. Thicker material makes it easier as you can go closer to the joint and not worry about the screw poking through the face. I’d recommend testing it on a couple of scraps to dial it in but I’ve done it before and it definitely works.
Hi James, the pocket holes essentially mean you can add screws at an angle so the screw goes diagonally through the first piece and joins the second piece to it pulling it tight in the process. Does that help? Let me know if you have anything more specific though mate.
100% for people who can’t as it’s so much easier to help people get started in woodworking but it’s also great for those who don’t need to use dovetails/mortise & tenon etc and projects such as cabinets.
The problem with jigs for everything is that you never learn the skill of woodworking. I think these should be for trademen only, hobbyists should try and learn to do some joints and pick up a new skill.
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Ah those internet window shopping pipe dreams. Great and straight to the point video. Getting one based on your demonstration. Cheers.
😂 it’s sad when all you do is perv on tools. Must be a thing with getting older 😂🙈
You won’t regret getting it mate. It’s a great first pocket hole jig.
I'm always perving on tools.
You should see me in the diy store! 😂🙈
Appreciate having a short but thorough (and pleasantly humorous) video review. Was debating which Kreg jig to buy and this definitely helped me decide. Keep up the videos!
Thanks mate. I’ve got the Kreg 720 jig as well now which is awesome but I still find myself using this 320 jig regularly as it’s more versatile.
Thank you Ben for this wonderful video! I'll be going to the hardware within the next forty-five minutes to buy one of these 320-pocket hole jigs. Thank you again and God bless 🙏🌹
No problem. I’m pleased you found it useful. Ideally you’ll want some sort of clamp to lock it in place when using it so pick yourself up a cheap squeeze clamp while you’re there if you don’t already have any.
I'm thinking that a C-Clamp (sorry, not a Vise Grip) should do the job; I've one that I use to hold Dowels into place when cutting and making holes etc. I'll have to see which one would be appropriate for doing this but, I'll still like to know what you think? I shall email you tomorrow please God and send you some pictures of what I'm thinking about using and also the projects that I've already made.
Thanks Ben🙏🌹
@skinnydee1886 I’m not sure what you’re referring to here so please do email me and I’ll have a look and come back to you. 👍
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Ok Ben, thank you 🙏🌹
I got the 320 a few years ago and it is a great way to get started with pockethole joinery. No need to spend the extra money on the larger jigs if you're not sure. The 320 will get the job done without frustration.
100% mate. I’ve had it for years and built significant pieces of furniture/cabinets using it. That being said though, I’ve since got the Kreg720 (see my other review video on my channel) and it’s awesome! So much quicker when doing multiple pocket holes.
I once attended a U.S. Navy school on how to write instructions for equipment, If I had submitted the instruction booklet which accompanied my KREG 320 jig as my final project, I would have received a failing grade.
Haha, so true!
Thanks for the straight forward quick guide
No problem, I’m pleased you found it helpful.
Very useful. Well done.thanks man.
Thanks Brian, I’m pleased you found it useful.
What else should be bought along with the 320 to start working straight away? Extra screws, clamps? Anything else? Also linking to amazon au would be great for us aussies to support your channel
A clamp is definitely high on the list for this. Ideally you’d want the kreg face clamp (the one with automaxx is the best) but any standard squeeze clamp will do if the kreg is a bit too pricey. You’ll need a drill/driver as well and a square to make sure you’re joints are 90° would help but you can get away with it if you don’t have one. It does come with a small pack of sample screws usually but you’ll need to assess what screws you need for your project. Best bet is to google ‘kreg find my screw’ and their screw selector tool on their website will tell you what you need.
I’m looking at getting more international with my links so will try and do this in future. Thanks for the advice 👍
What exactly are the differences with Kreg KPHJ920 KPHJ320 KPHJ310.
From what I understand the 920 is the extra large version of the 320 for larger scale projects but is no good for smaller ones. The 310 is the single version of the 320 so only comes with one drill guide.
Sounds good and useful Ben but I have one but all I need is to learn how to use it properly. Videos mostly run through using one but only good for carpenters and young people to pick up on. I'm just a retired person trying to do a hobby and learn to use things. Age slows brain information intake and hard to find decent know how's. I tried using mine a few times and either drill bit is too close or too far back to or from wood or the screw is not in correctly and joint is not strong. Do you have a video on decent tutoring on actually how to use this jig please especially for people like me in my 60s thanks
A full instructional video is on my list to do soon Billy so stay tuned and I’ll be sure to get it done in the next few weeks.
@@lionandbear thanks a million Ben o it whenever you are ready and have enough time. Making these videos and proof watching them and editing takes time. Currently I'm only using old and bad wood to make things out of to learn how to make and improve techniques and see if there are any improvements I need on projects before moving on to buying good wood for decent projects
It’s the way I started out Billy. You don’t feel quite so much pressure when it’s not lovely fresh bits of hardwood. Making videos definitely takes time but I’m really enjoying making them so I’ll keep them coming.
@@lionandbear thanks Ben I will keep watching out for them
So far I’ve drilled some of the blue plastic and the grey stopper. Why they would make this out of plastic is beyond me. But besides that I can’t figure out how to drill holes up or down the width of the board. Length is easy enough but it just seems too big when trying to do it across a 4inch piece of wood even without the stopper.
Sounds like you had your drill collar set incorrectly if you drilled into the plastic bits. Easy done though to be fair.
If you’re trying to drill across the width of a board then you’ll have a minimum width depending on how deep your hole needs to be. If you get it wrong then your pocket hole will show on the outside edge but if you get it right then it’s definitely doable. Check out how I did the table top in this video as it shows it being done: th-cam.com/video/RdUGW1QIQN0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, mate. Was wandering which jig to start with.
No worries mate. This one has done me well for a couple of years now so it’s a great entry level jig.
Hi Ben ,can I use this on a 45 degree mitre joint as I want to build some bookcases?
Yes you can mate. It just depends on the width of your boards as you’ll find that the hole starts quite a way from the edge of your mitre so could show on the outside of your joint. Thicker material makes it easier as you can go closer to the joint and not worry about the screw poking through the face. I’d recommend testing it on a couple of scraps to dial it in but I’ve done it before and it definitely works.
@@lionandbear brilliant thanks 👍
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I have it , love it ! Joel
Agreed!!
How do you use it to join two pieces of wood?
Hi James, the pocket holes essentially mean you can add screws at an angle so the screw goes diagonally through the first piece and joins the second piece to it pulling it tight in the process. Does that help? Let me know if you have anything more specific though mate.
It’s a great tool
You video are very funny 😂🤝
😂 thanks
The boop face @0:24!
She does have a very boopable face! 😂🐶
Pockets screws. For those who can't mortise or dovetail.
100% for people who can’t as it’s so much easier to help people get started in woodworking but it’s also great for those who don’t need to use dovetails/mortise & tenon etc and projects such as cabinets.
If you mortise and dovetail all your work then your discrimination skill and production are lacking.
Does the base of a garden shed need a dovetail? I think these are disgusting but I can see the appeal in the getting the work done quicker.
The problem with jigs for everything is that you never learn the skill of woodworking. I think these should be for trademen only, hobbyists should try and learn to do some joints and pick up a new skill.
Great video, thanks!