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This is a sturdy and durable bench-on tool thanks to its all-metal construction that is able to reduce deflection while it’s in use. It has been designed to be easily mounted on your workbench and instantly used. Thanks to these features, you can quickly clamp it to practically any tabletop, and because of its sturdy construction you can use it with confidence.
In addition to this, its tall casting improves material support for several material types and wood sizes. It has a 1-1/2 inch thick casting base, which is the same height as a 2-inch-by-4-inch board, making it able to outrigger support for longer material types. This means that its tall casting base improves the way it drills through several material types.
Moreover, it repeatable clamp handle allows fast, durable clamping, even for a variety of wooden thickness. It facilitates you to clamp it with ease without having complicated mechanisms.
Apart from its clamp and durable design, this model comes with multiple accessories, including square drives, a drill bit, depth collar, a clamp, HEX key, and 100 screws. All of its accessories can be stored on board of the jig, thus saving you a lot of space.
Furthermore, it comes backed by a 90-day money-back guarantee, a one-year free service contract along with a three-year limited warranty. Therefore, this is a long-lasting investment that will give you peace of mind knowing you chose one of the best.
It lets you adjust the drilling depth
This unit is for you if you are looking to create unique pieces that require non-standard pilot holes. Because you can adjust it in any way you want it to work with various materials, thanks to its different drilling angles and hole spacing.
With a base of 2x4inches, this one stops automatically at the required depth, and once the drill is set up, you only need to put a piece of wood in it (no matter the size) and drill. The unit makes the entire operation easy, meaning it is a tool anyone can use.
Features to remember:
- Its automatic depth control system
- Its self-adjusting, repeatable clamp
- Its dust collection feature
- Its adjustable feature for different wood thickness
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- Dust catcher
- Metal construction
- Easy to attach to workbench
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- Its stop is made of plastic
- Workbench use only
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| We recommend this piece beause it can be used almost anywhere, including at your workbench, and it is easy to install and use, making it ideal for both amateurs and professionals.
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This is an ideal choice for anyone who likes to play with wood and wants to a complete set for their projects. Because it comes with a rear mounted clamp design, it offers incredible resistence and rigidity. Due to this, adjustments like releasing the locknut and rotating to the correct setting, can be easily made, making your work easier.
Additionally to its clamp design, this one comes with 3-hole Drill Guide to lets you drill pocket holes in a wide variety of material thickness from 1/2 to 11/2 inch in 1/8 inch increments. You can use a variety of materials to complete any of your project design.
Furthermore, every model comes with a hardened steel core, which has a lifetime guarantee. Plus, its core covers the bit and supports the workpiece through its drill-stroke. Because of it, it reduces the bit drifting, tear-out, and allows a clean, pluggable pocket hole.
Apart from its steel core, it features dust-collection shroud that gathers wood chips that fall when you are working. With this feature, you will not need to worry about cleaning after you are done, you just empty the dust bin and done.
Besides, this has a removable drill guide for use with benchtop and portable bases. Plus, for your peace of mind, the jig comes with with a lifetime warranty, thus you know you are buying a great product.
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- Removable 3-inch drill guide
- Durable construction
- Portable design
- Easy to mount of workbench and portable bases
- Lifetime warranty
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- Dust collector is placed on the side, it might get in your way
- Constant tightening needed
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| We like this product because it comes with a lifetime guarantee as well as a portable, durable design to ensure that you will get to enjoy it for years to come. |
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This model offers the company’s simplest workpiece-clamping system ever because of its ratcheting clamp that slides into place on your workpiece. To lift it, you just pull up the handle until you hear and feel two clicks and done. This operation makes the jig really easy to use and thanks to its adjustable clamp, you can work with different material thickness.
Additionally to its simplest clamping, it comes with two large support wings that can be attached to both sides of its base. Thanks to this, the long workpiece get solid support and won’t turn over.
Furthermore, under the lid in each wing, there’s a large storage compartment where you can store your drill bits, screws, and accessories for easy access. This way, it will save you a lot of space while also keep your screws and accessories secured in one place.
Even more, it comes with a removable dust port that moves from side to side so that you can position it exactly where you need it. This dust compartment will save you the time you’d normally spend cleaning after you finish the work.
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- Storage space for screws
- Easily adjustable
- Features an adjustable clamp
- Best for bench top or portable drilling
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- Its insides are made of plastic
- Can only be used on certain materials
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| Due to the fact that this model is easily adjustable and comes with storage space for screws as well as including an adjustable clamp, it’s a great tool to use in your home. |
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This tool is more ideal for those who love DIY projects as well as for those who are new to pocket-hole joinery because it has an easy-to-use design and sets up easy. It will save you a lot of time with far less effort than before.
Apart from that, due to its 3-hole drill guide, you will make perfectly placed holes in several material widths and thickness, including 1/2 inches up to 1/8 inches increments. This is why is ideal for beginners because it has a guide that allows you to drill perfect holes.
Likewise, just as the other Kreg’s products, this one comes with a hardened steel core that has a lifetime guarantee. To offer you peace of mind, this one too comes with a lifetime warranty.
Furthermore, you can easily secure it thanks to its large clamping recess, for securing it with much more ease to your workbench. It is able to do stay secure thanks to its Kreg multi-purpose Face Clamps or any common bar clamp as well as a C-clamp.
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- Large clamping recess
- Optimized drilling angle
- Removable Drill Guide
- Lifetime warranty
- Dust collection
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- You might need to buy an extra bit, because it breaks easily
- Some users have complained about alignment issues
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| We like this model because it has large clamping recess, optimized drilling angle as well as a removable drill guide. In addition to this, it comes with a lifetime warranty. |
Drill Master Portable Kit
5. Drill Master Portable Kit
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This helps you create holes at variable center distances for various material thickness, thanks to its hardened steel construction. With the help of its aluminum body, you can drill holes in different types of materials.
Additionally, thanks to its sturdy design, the kit is both portable and full of simplicity, which you can use with a workbench and tabletop. This means that you can take it with you everywhere you go, which makes it functional.
Apart from its portability, thanks to its drill guides that help you achieve maximum precision, you can drill perfect holes. This allows you to make complicated constructions with a lot more precision.
Furthermore, when you recieve the package, you’ll notice in the box that this jig came with serveal accessories like drill guide blocks, L base, 3/8 icnh step bit with depth collar, as well as 100 screws and hex wrenches. Thanks to its accessories, you will have the right tools to work on your design.
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- Adjustable spacing holes without unclamping
- Removable drilling jigs
- Aluminum body
- Self-taping screws
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- Doesn’t have a dust collector system
- Drill angle is fixed
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| We like this model because it is easy to use and allows you to adjust the spacing of the holes without unclamping, even though it doesn’t feature a dust collector system, it is still a great product. |
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This small jig lets you drill tight, hard to reach spots, simply because it comes with a compact, easy-to-use construction. You do not have to struggle anymore to reach those unreachable places because this one has a small size, which is perfect for any toolbox as well.
Additionally to its small size, this one’s body is made of nylon 6.6, combined with 30% fiberglass content, to make it more durable. Thanks to this, the jig becomes more durable and with an extra-long life.
Furthermore, thanks to its guide holes that are placed around the bit, the drill has a straight, more accurate angle, while it minimizing bit-deflection and tear-out. Because of this, the jig lets you drill straight holes, without making the bit lose its shapen edges.
Apart from that, it comes with a measurement guide, so you can quickly measure the material thickness, which this model have four adjustable thicknesses: 1/2 inches, 3/4 inches, 1 inch, and 1-1/2 inches. Featuring a ribbed clamping pad, this one lets you measure the material thickness and allows you to drill through four of them without issues.
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- Precise drill guide
- Durable body construction
- Adjustable for different materials
- 4 Different thickness levels
- Comes with accessories
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- Its drill bits might break if undergo a lot of pressure
- No clamp included
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Perfect for small tasks around the house make this one perfect for DIY enthusiasts who are going to find the kit useful. However, you need to buy a clamp, because it is not included.
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Know when it is time to change your drill bit
If you have been using the pocket hole jig to do some housework, it means that you need to change the drill or sharpen it, because they do not last forever, contrary to what you might have believed. Nevertheless, how do you know it is time to replace it?
Here are the signs you need to see to replace your drill
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Its sharpen days are gone
By using it constantly for your different projects, the drill will start to lose its sharpen edges and hence not to go through a wood with the same ease as before. Do this test, for example, drag the drill on the surface of a balloon, and if it pops, it is sharped, if not, you need another one.
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Look for clean edges
When you try to drill a hole with your tool and see the edges clean and crisp, then you should notice the lines are a bit fuzzy or jagged and the hole itself may look chiseled. Then it is time to replace the drill, to make sure you can use it for further projects.
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Sharpen rather than replace
Did you know that the drills can be sharpened? Well, yes. It can save you a lot of money and time by simple sharpening them rather than find a replacement. Where you could do such a thing? Well, many manufacturers are offering these services, you just need to look harder.
Whether you chose to replace or to sharpen your drill, you should only use the tools that are safe and give you comfort.
