Almost all woodworking projects require joining two pieces of wood together. There are a number of different joints that can be used to create a strong connection between 2 pieces of wood but the easiest and most affordable way for the DIYer is to use pocket hole joints. Kreg makes the most popular pocket hole jig on the market. Kreg makes a number of different pocket hole jigs that range in price from very cheap, to somewhat expensive. This post will help you decide which Kreg jig to buy.
Why Pocket Hole Joints?
Pocket screw joinery is the best option for the do-it-yourselfer because pocket screws create very strong joints and dont require you to have a lot of special or expensive tools that you wont use frequently.
Dowels, biscuits, half lap joints, dovetaills, and so on are time consuming and sometimes require specialty tools. If youre not a full time carpenter and just like to build things from time to time because it not only saves money but its fun, its important to not spend a lot of money on tools that will collect dust. All you need are butt joints which are easy to cut even on a small budget. See my post on how to make square cuts. Getting perfectly square cuts will ensure a straight project and strong joints.
You dont need dozens of clamps! The screws will hold the work pieces together. Clamps arent cheap and even small projects wind up needing more clamps than I have. I built a number of euro style cabinets to make a built-in desk and I dont own a single expensive, long bar clamp!
Kreg Mini Pocket Hole Jig
The Kreg Mini Kreg Jig Kit
In hindsight, I should have bought the Kreg R3 Jr. Pocket Hole Jig SystemThe Kreg Jr is a lot faster to use than the Kreg Mini because it comes with built in guides that can be adjusted for the thickness of material youre working with and the case includes a guide to help you adjust the stop collar on the drill bit. One of the things that slowed me down a lot was having to stop and change the stop collar. In building my desk I used 3/4" and 1/2" plywood and Id have to stop and readjust the collar using a tape measure. It was a very clumsy process. With the Kreg mini I would have to unclamp, move the jig over, position it using the spacers, clamp it back down, drill and repeat. With the Kreg Jr I would have been able to just slide the jig over and not have to spend time realigning the jig. When youre making dozens of pocket holes, those few seconds saved each time really add up. A plastic insert allows you to attach the Kreg Face Clamp
The Kreg Jig K4The K4 and K4MS are more durable than the other systems. Because the drill guide is stationary and the work piece gets clamped to the dril guide you dont get a small point of pressure from the clamp on the plastic drill guide. My Kreg Mini has some dents in it from clamping with a standard C-clamp but is still usable. If you frequently make pocket holes and have space on your workbench to permanently or temporarily affix the Kreg K4 Jig, youll save yourself a lot of setup time. Just slide the work piece in the jig and clamp it down with one hand. A dust collection port allows you to hook up your shop vac to keep your work area clean.
Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig
The Kreg Jig Micro Drill Guide SystemEven though the other Kreg Jigs can make pocket holes for 1/2" stock, many times 1/2" plywood comes in actual thicknesses of less than 1/2" and reducing the size of the pocket hole makes for sturdier construction in thinner pieces.
The Kreg Jr is a lot faster to use than the Kreg Mini because it comes with built in guides that can be adjusted for the thickness of material youre working with and the case includes a guide to help you adjust the stop collar on the drill bit.
The K4 and K4MS are more durable than the other systems. Because the drill guide is stationary and the work piece gets clamped to the dril guide you dont get a small point of pressure from the clamp on the plastic drill guide. My Kreg Mini has some dents in it from clamping with a standard C-clamp but is still usable.
Even though the other Kreg Jigs can make pocket holes for 1/2" stock, many times 1/2" plywood comes in actual thicknesses of less than 1/2" and reducing the size of the pocket hole makes for sturdier construction in thinner pieces.
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