No. Not awesome. Now I want a massive pocket hole machine that I don't need, have no space and will use rarely. Now its livin in my head rent free. Damn you green pocket hole thing.
Yep... Block and sawdust just evidence of a factory test. I recently purchased a $3K espresso machine. Arrived with traces of water in the brew lines. Not a refurb, just proof it was tested before shipment.
Richard is the model of a self employed, independent blue collar American example worthy of praise! Watching him and family was the best part, but his resolve to who he is makes him a "go to" vid on UA-cam. Thanks for sharing and wishes for your continued success story!
Thanks for the content as always. I know you have a personal preference to not be sponsored so you can give an un biased opinion about the tools you review, and thats great. But, hear me out. At 400+ thousand subscribers, even 1 sponsor like skill share and others could bring you and your family to a whole new level of financial freedom. I get the impression that you are very grateful for what you have, and worked very hard to build it. I dont think anyone would think differently about you if you did find a sponsor, especially if it was one unrelated to tools. Heck, Windsor one could be a sponsor, i know from me watching your videos ive reached out and found a supplier for that product and it is superior to anything i could find in any box store. It has brought my business to another level. Anyway sorry for the long comment, but you definitely have support if you ever decide to be sponsored. Also im not implying that you should care what anyone else thinks about you. Only you should care about what you think, and doing the right thing does include bettering yourself and your family. Thanks again for the content, and keep up the hard work.
It will make you so much more productive and keep you safe at the same time. Now on another note, Richard you have a beautiful family, the money you spent will make you more money in less time and can have it for the family. Things like this set you apart from the rest of your competition.
When I was building cabinets we had one of those that had a petal that activated a pneumatic press. You didn’t have to clamp it it did it itself in one fluid motion, that is what you need my man! I believe it was the same company that made it. Made making face frames super easy, also had a big slab with a rolling bar with adjustable pneumatic presses for assembling the face frames, def can’t move it around but if you wanted to assemble everything before hitting the job site you would be in business. The company was ts Varner in Wichita Falls tx, hope you love your new machine my man!
Hey Richard.... love your channel, love your love for your craft, love your love for your tools. I especially love your love for your family and how you allow them to try the tools with you. I noticed that you insisted that the kids wear eye protection...that is great! You might think about asking the little ones with long hair to tie it up behind them when they work with power tool. That hair can wrap up tight in a an instant if it somehow gets tangled in a drill, saw , etc. Love your vids...keep them coming!
One of the best most cost effective tools Ive ever purchased so fast makes me smile every time I use it! The lower angle makes a huge difference also !To anyone considering one of these just bite the bullet worth every penny. FYI I had mine for 3 years thousands of holes 0 problems
I've never used pocket hole joinery before that looks like a very sweet machine to be used you know especially for commercial applications that I've seen is that machine used on this old house but I wasn't sure exactly what I was seeing well after watching your video again that is a really sweet machine you ought to be able to get a lot more work done in a day with it congratulations on your purchase and it's nice seeing that you aren't sponsored by a bunch of tool companies that you do like most of us and have to buy our tools and where's we wait to get the best that we can afford so we don't have to replace it later on God bless
Looks good Richard. The Kreg Foreman does the clamp and hole in one motion, for around $380. I drill thousands of holes a week and it's a work horse. Glad you liked this one.
This dude is humble, i really enjoy his reviews and he does great work. Best lesson he taught me was that if you are to do a job, treat the job as if you’re payment is the keys to the house.. God Bless man, it’s obvious your humility is paying back in spades
Same unit used to made by Porter-Cable...still have mine. But, then, Black and Decker bought Porter-Cable and terminated this wonderful pocket cutter. Happy to see that somebody brought it back, albeit much more expensive. The Castle hogging bit is way better than the bit Porter used to use! Congratulations!
You being humble and just a normal guy sharing things is why I watch. Yes I could make videos of my wood shop but I don't want to. I really enjoy watching you do things. I've been here since the beginning and told my 76 yr old mom about you and now she thinks she's a trim artist. Anyhow Elon probably had a terrible day when you turn him down.
Just great! I JUST purchased a Kreg 720PRO jig and YOU go and show me something I missed out on! Dude, you have no idea of the amount of ‘buyer remorse’ I have right now all due to your damn video!! Thanks a lot!! 😢 Okay everybody, back in the truck!!
I've used that machine B4. It's made by the "Anally Retentive" company. They make ALL of their tools and machines so complex and exacting which telegraphs to YOU paying for all that anally retentive exacting quality and confusion. I once bought a machine from them that did robotic circumcisions. Wanting to start a business for myself, I decided to get into the Mohel circumcision services. The machine was so accurate and I never lost a penis. I charged twenty five cents a skin as it was my ambition to always get a head. Great show!!!
The biggest difference in pocket holes is the drill angle 6 degree(Castle) vs 15 degree(Kreg). The Castle style is pulling almost horizontally so the surfaces stay flush.
I used one of those pocket hole machines when I worked for a custom wood shop. Back then like 25 years ago they cost $30,000.00 yeah yikes. It was priced liked that because it was new and people where tired of gluing biscuits and waiting for dry time. It was my favorite tool in the shop even better than our 4 foot belt sander vou ran face frames through. You will make your money bag in no time. Cut all your styles and rails at once then go to town. I know you've said this is in other videos but there could be a newbe watching. Nice video as usual.
I have a Porter Cable version of this same tool. Mine is 20 years old and man it is still going strong. Glad to see that there are alternatives since PC stopped making them.
Looks awesome. I have a porter cable. Looks identical and same results. I have had it for over 10 years now. They discontinued it within couple of years. Still works amazing.
this is the old proter cable machine. Castle bought the rights. it is a fine machine. As a production shop we hav e never been let down by it. We also run their larger commercial air assisted machine.
Fantastic purchase. The In high school wood shop we had this machine. It was freestanding with a pedal that when you stepped on the pedal it also clamped down.
I’ve had mine going on 10 years, gave away my 1st gen kreg kit and never looked back. Izzy swan removed the top clamp piece and I did the same, easy enough to hold work piece with your hand plus allows thicker materials to be used. Enjoy it!!!
When I started out on my own (1976), I nailed all the trim by hand...ONCE. I said screw this and bought a compressor and finish guns, but alot of older guys still nailed the trim by hand. It still amazes me that these high quality tools are available for such reasonable prices, everywhere. I pre-hung all my interior doors because then they were perfect... unlike the crap they send out these days. Better tools+quality work= more money.
i really enjoyed this video with the kids thanks Sifu Richard, it was fun. also appreciate you introducing the new tool to us maybe ill own one some day
Basically the Same as the “once” Porter Cables 552 Production Pocket Hole Machine. I’m not sure who had this First but I own a P.C. version... works Great... Good for You... Amazon still shows it on their web site as “Unavailable” Enjoy...!Greg
I have a Porter-Cable machine just like that one.. Been using it for the last 20 years and just love it, I'm sure you will put yours to good use too. thanks for posting.
It's always good to see someone who is NOT a sponsor queen here on UA-cam. I've come up to the conclusion that in order for anyone to have a successful UA-cam channel, you really have to kiss some a$$. Good video, BTW.
That’s crazy, I’ve never seen a manual hand clamp castle machine. Ours has a foot pedal with a hydraulic press. Nice to see they offer a variety to choose from. Coolest day @ work last year, the boss “You’re going to Petaluma to pick up our new castle machine”. Awesome!!! Our shop is in San Jose. Anyways Castle is the clear freaking leader. My boss said the customer service he received from them is off the chart. They even called a year later to check and see how it was performing. We have 2, one on the main floor and one by our benches 😎
Like the saying goes "it takes money to make money" I truly admire how you review tools without any endorsements it really makes me know when you truly find a tool that works for you..keep up the great videos and your professional wormanship
Good on the eye protection! Routers are loud, doubly so if you have two going at once, so hearing protection would be good too. Love your videos! Keep it up!
Love your new Machine mr don’t if you remember Norm Abram of New Yankee workshop had one of these machines and they do make a great job pocket joints are nice and strong with you all the way on this mr great video and stay safe all you chaps in America 🇺🇸 👏👏👍
I have the $400 electric Kreg foreman its the best, and most useful tool in my shop. Just my opinion, but I think I rather have the Foreman. less steps to cut a pocket hole, one pull of the handle it turns on, clamps, and cuts the hole. and has a vacuum system. However yours does make better looking pocket holes, but whos going to see them. Love your channel. thanks
I bought the lammello zeta p2, it is expensive but a huge amount of time is saved using it, and is a pleasure to use. 1400 bucks that will pay you back over time. 👍
This looks similar to the earlier pocket machine manufactured for a short time by Porter Cable. It never seemed to become popular in the woodworking industry. I myself used the Kreg pocket hole system which was popular and still is today. It was faster and more portable. The Porter Cable machine even required the same two step to accomplish the pocket hole. One to cut the pocket and the second to cut pilot hole. Kreg now has an affordable electric pocket hole machine that I participated in the pre market testing that is fast, cutting the complete pocket hole in one motion. This is the Kreg Foreman . Kreg also has several pneumatic multi-spindle machines. Like everything else there is multiple companies developing and improving on all the popular and successful techniques . Cutting of a pocket hole and how clean it cuts will only matter if the pocket hole is in plain view of which the object of desire is the strength of the joint , its speed of completion and most of the time is hidden from view.
That is a slick tool. I can see why that would make your job a lot easier. Getting the kids on your side is a cool trick. If the kids like it, its hard for Momma to object. You are a brilliant man.
The 1st custom cabinet shop I ever worked in we had one (same brand) very quality well built machine. My first job there was building face frames quick and smooth work. The second shop I worked in was a more production shop so there’s was fully pneumatic. Great product
Like you, Richard, I was looking for a better way to create quick, but legit, pocket holes. You hit on the perfect machine. Because of your video, I bought a Castle TSM-12 and it's even better than I had hoped. Thanks, buddy.
Now I'm freaking jealous, gonna order one, I was considering the Kreg machine, but this looks better in design, I do a lot of wainscotting and cabinet work, the time savings is very apparent , and i love that it predrills pilot hole separately , makes the Kreg jig look like a caveman's rock.
I have bought several Grizzley machines. One was a cyclone dust collector. When I got it unpacked and set up, the motor was dead. I called Grizzly. To my amazement, they don't have a process to test run electric motors. Of course, they gave me a new one, no charge. But it was inconvenient for me. This company that makes the pocket hole machine has a better process.
Nice demo, When I looked for a pocket hole machine 5 months ago I could only find Shop Fox and Kreg Foreman. I purchased a Foreman, but not happy with the all plastic build of it. The machine you are demonstrating looks to be a much smoother machine to use and the setup much easier. I have a complete K4 master set and the Foreman now and may have to put them up for sale.
A cabinet maker/kitchen fitter friend of mine bought one of these a few years ago. he worked out it paid for itself in saved labour alone within the first year. Without taking into account the amount or raw materials he saved.
That's sick! They look like they're at a better angle too... So more screw should bite into the attaching piece. I wish it was a little less expensive, but one day I will be able to afford it!! So cool seeing the youth's in action, even a two year old can use it!!! 😲
I hate seeing videos like this. As someone who lives in New Zealand it’s frustrating when these tools aren’t available in outside the US. Super jealous. So happy for you though. Seems you have earned it. Look forward to more videos. Only recently came across your channel. Love the new table saw!
I Just saw that you were recommended by Essential Craftsman, another great channel!! Awesome Richard!! I thought of you when he was putting up his window casings.
Looks like a good machine,I have a Greg foreman pocket hole machine witch I love to us ,once you pull handle it clamps and bored you pocket hole in on swift action.I bore maple wood with no problem,only cost $400 and ways less then 20lbs,wondering if you tried that machine and what you think
Cabinet shop I worked at back in the 90's had something like that but it was free standing and had a foot pedal to move the routers. I built a whole kitchen (a big one) in 1 day with that thing. Also had a wall mounted face frame assembly rack. That was the best! Sliding arms with easy adjust clamps. You could do a whole frame by yourself in just a couple of minutes. Great space saver too.
I had the older kreg blue plastic jig. I upgraded to the K4 with dust collection and it is great but slow. I make cabinets with pocket holes and have all the accessories for the K4. The K5 has the auto clamp, within a range. I looked at the castle smaller little brother and I thought about it. Dust collection is a big deal with pocket holes. I like the router based and I think the castle is a different angle than the kreg. I dont think I could justify $1400.00 for a pocket hole jig but the little brother maybe? The 110 is $650.00 but looks similar to your larger machine but the table seems a little small. Ok for boards but you would need to make a desktop jig to hold it for panels.
My old bossman had maybe a 20 yr. old pocket hole machine. It was simple, small and made perfect holes. When I built the cabinets for my kitchen remodel I wrecked my brain trying to find a similar model to no avail. I settled for just a regular Kreg jig. I was spoiled by the machine.
Really cool contraption/pocket hole apparatus! Thanks for the vid, great info and showcase of this tool! Big fan, I’m relatively new to wood working, and really enjoy your content! 👍🏽👍🏽
Richard, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge with the rest of the world. The projects I’ve recently taken on lately were made possible and rewarding thanks to your willingness to share what you know. You would be a great instructor for younger school-aged kids who have an interest and capacity for trim work and carpentry. Also, beautiful family. Thanks again.
That's nice Richard. I have been using the Kreg jig with pneumatic clamping for about 30 years now, and love it. That new one you have there looks like it does an excellent job, plus gotta love those young workers you have there.
Castle actually licensed the design to Porter Cable. The Castle TSM-12 is the updated version of the old PC model which was discontinued many many years ago.
Thanks Richard, I did not know these existed. The Maksiwa PHM 3.0 seems to also be a solid and more refined "shop" machine. However, it's more than twice the cost. I never knew these existed until Richard showed me. Very cool invention/process. Thank you and congratulations on a more streamlined system. I hope you both get along well in business together.
Love the pro pocket hole tools. Drilling the pilot from the end is so much better . No blowout to cleanup before assembly. That thing will pay for itself in a few projects .
The soft woods used in most paint grade trim won't dull your bits too fast. Walnut, oak and hard maple are a different story. Just keep checking the tightness of the big router they can loosen. Good investment.
That's what I get for watching this channel, now I want a tool I didn't even know existed 10 minutes ago. That thing is friggen awesome.
No. Not awesome. Now I want a massive pocket hole machine that I don't need, have no space and will use rarely. Now its livin in my head rent free. Damn you green pocket hole thing.
@@tbohtwentyone they make the smaller 101 version. :-)
@@Derezzer kinda like the meat slicer and food dehydrator living in my garage.
Lol
@@notyourbuddy_guy 🤣🤣🤣 You too?!”
The block they sent is a proofing block made on your machine to prove it was tested prior to shipping, hence the sawdust. Great video as always!
Wow a company that not only tests the equipment but sends the evidence.
Yes, very few companies do this anymore. I remember when most midrange to high end tool companies did something similar. Good stuff though.
Kind of like the spent shell they send with some new guns.
Yep... Block and sawdust just evidence of a factory test. I recently purchased a $3K espresso machine. Arrived with traces of water in the brew lines. Not a refurb, just proof it was tested before shipment.
Like when I married my wife and she came pre-loaded with some hickeys as "proof of testing".
Richard is the model of a self employed, independent blue collar American example worthy of praise! Watching him and family was the best part, but his resolve to who he is makes him a "go to" vid on UA-cam. Thanks for sharing and wishes for your continued success story!
Thanks for the content as always. I know you have a personal preference to not be sponsored so you can give an un biased opinion about the tools you review, and thats great. But, hear me out. At 400+ thousand subscribers, even 1 sponsor like skill share and others could bring you and your family to a whole new level of financial freedom. I get the impression that you are very grateful for what you have, and worked very hard to build it. I dont think anyone would think differently about you if you did find a sponsor, especially if it was one unrelated to tools. Heck, Windsor one could be a sponsor, i know from me watching your videos ive reached out and found a supplier for that product and it is superior to anything i could find in any box store. It has brought my business to another level. Anyway sorry for the long comment, but you definitely have support if you ever decide to be sponsored. Also im not implying that you should care what anyone else thinks about you. Only you should care about what you think, and doing the right thing does include bettering yourself and your family. Thanks again for the content, and keep up the hard work.
It will make you so much more productive and keep you safe at the same time.
Now on another note, Richard you have a beautiful family, the money you spent will make you more money in less time and can have it for the family. Things like this set you apart from the rest of your competition.
Love that you share honest opinions about products without an agenda. Pretty rare anymore.
It’s fun to see Richard in his pursuit of perfection!
He already achieved perfection, now he's just making excuses to buy new tools.
Pursuit of happiness 😆
Right lol I feel like his and my struggles align
Agreed 👍
AND IF YOU LIKE Richard in his pursuit of perfection, then smash the like button. Its free for you to do..........
I love the whole family got involved.
Having your kids operate the machine is really adorable. Especially the little boy!
Nothing better than a castle machine. Best purchase i ever made next to my table saw
When I was building cabinets we had one of those that had a petal that activated a pneumatic press. You didn’t have to clamp it it did it itself in one fluid motion, that is what you need my man! I believe it was the same company that made it. Made making face frames super easy, also had a big slab with a rolling bar with adjustable pneumatic presses for assembling the face frames, def can’t move it around but if you wanted to assemble everything before hitting the job site you would be in business. The company was ts Varner in Wichita Falls tx, hope you love your new machine my man!
The Essential Craftsman just gave you a shoutout on his newest video. I knew you were the real deal!
Hey Richard.... love your channel, love your love for your craft, love your love for your tools. I especially love your love for your family and how you allow them to try the tools with you.
I noticed that you insisted that the kids wear eye protection...that is great! You might think about asking the little ones with long hair to tie it up behind them when they work with power tool. That hair can wrap up tight in a an instant if it somehow gets tangled in a drill, saw , etc.
Love your vids...keep them coming!
Great video Richard! I was a carpenter when I was younger. I am still in the trades. I do all my own remodeling on my homes.
Love your channel.
One of the best most cost effective tools Ive ever purchased so fast makes me smile every time I use it! The lower angle makes a huge difference also !To anyone considering one of these just bite the bullet worth every penny. FYI I had mine for 3 years thousands of holes 0 problems
I always enjoyed working with our 2 daughters when they were that age. Passing on knowledge builds confidence.
Kudos to you. You are what UA-cam was supposed to be about.
Just to repeat this morning new release of Essential Craftsman giving a shout out to you!! Richard you are the best!! Keep up the Good Work!!
I watch Essential Craftsmen. He mentioned you as someone to watch for trim. You both are great craftsmen. Thanks
I've never used pocket hole joinery before that looks like a very sweet machine to be used you know especially for commercial applications that I've seen is that machine used on this old house but I wasn't sure exactly what I was seeing well after watching your video again that is a really sweet machine you ought to be able to get a lot more work done in a day with it congratulations on your purchase and it's nice seeing that you aren't sponsored by a bunch of tool companies that you do like most of us and have to buy our tools and where's we wait to get the best that we can afford so we don't have to replace it later on God bless
Looks good Richard. The Kreg Foreman does the clamp and hole in one motion, for around $380. I drill thousands of holes a week and it's a work horse.
Glad you liked this one.
Props to Josh.
Super focused and was able to follow instructions very well.
Hell yeah
I've seen adult need clarification on simple tasks countless times.
This dude is humble, i really enjoy his reviews and he does great work. Best lesson he taught me was that if you are to do a job, treat the job as if you’re payment is the keys to the house.. God Bless man, it’s obvious your humility is paying back in spades
Same unit used to made by Porter-Cable...still have mine. But, then, Black and Decker bought Porter-Cable and terminated this wonderful pocket cutter. Happy to see that somebody brought it back, albeit much more expensive. The Castle hogging bit is way better than the bit Porter used to use! Congratulations!
Been using the Porter Cable version for 20yrs with no issues. Great time saver.
You being humble and just a normal guy sharing things is why I watch. Yes I could make videos of my wood shop but I don't want to. I really enjoy watching you do things. I've been here since the beginning and told my 76 yr old mom about you and now she thinks she's a trim artist. Anyhow Elon probably had a terrible day when you turn him down.
Just great! I JUST purchased a Kreg 720PRO jig and YOU go and show me something I missed out on! Dude, you have no idea of the amount of ‘buyer remorse’ I have right now all due to your damn video!! Thanks a lot!! 😢
Okay everybody, back in the truck!!
I have the TSM-30. They test all of their products before shipping to ensure quality. You made a great purchase Richard! 🤌🏽
I've used that machine B4.
It's made by the "Anally Retentive" company.
They make ALL of their tools and machines so complex and exacting which telegraphs to YOU paying for all that anally retentive exacting quality and confusion.
I once bought a machine from them that did robotic circumcisions.
Wanting to start a business for myself, I decided to get into the Mohel circumcision services.
The machine was so accurate and I never lost a penis.
I charged twenty five cents a skin as it was my ambition to always get a head.
Great show!!!
I see tools I click
I’ve finessed my work since I’ve started watching this channel
Good stuff ✌🏽
This is my favorite video to date. 'Who wants to cut a pocket hole?' lmao. That's awesome.
The biggest difference in pocket holes is the drill angle 6 degree(Castle) vs 15 degree(Kreg). The Castle style is pulling almost horizontally so the surfaces stay flush.
I too saw that video on Brent's Woodwoorking & More.
@@Zachary_Setzer me too. Can't justify at this point having one but it's tempting to get the smaller model which is about $600-700.
it should be sponsored man. These people should be giving you tools, you do amazing work.
Getting the kids involved was neat and I like that machine.
Love to see you Involving Family.
Thank you for the Great Tutorial’s
God Bless you Bro
I used one of those pocket hole machines when I worked for a custom wood shop. Back then like 25 years ago they cost $30,000.00 yeah yikes. It was priced liked that because it was new and people where tired of gluing biscuits and waiting for dry time. It was my favorite tool in the shop even better than our 4 foot belt sander vou ran face frames through. You will make your money bag in no time. Cut all your styles and rails at once then go to town. I know you've said this is in other videos but there could be a newbe watching. Nice video as usual.
I have a Porter Cable version of this same tool. Mine is 20 years old and man it is still going strong. Glad to see that there are alternatives since PC stopped making them.
Looks awesome. I have a porter cable. Looks identical and same results. I have had it for over 10 years now. They discontinued it within couple of years. Still works amazing.
this is the old proter cable machine. Castle bought the rights. it is a fine machine. As a production shop we hav e never been let down by it. We also run their larger commercial air assisted machine.
Fantastic purchase. The In high school wood shop we had this machine. It was freestanding with a pedal that when you stepped on the pedal it also clamped down.
I’ve had mine going on 10 years, gave away my 1st gen kreg kit and never looked back. Izzy swan removed the top clamp piece and I did the same, easy enough to hold work piece with your hand plus allows thicker materials to be used. Enjoy it!!!
When I started out on my own (1976), I nailed all the trim by hand...ONCE. I said screw this and bought a compressor and finish guns, but alot of older guys still nailed the trim by hand. It still amazes me that these high quality tools are available for such reasonable prices, everywhere. I pre-hung all my interior doors because then they were perfect... unlike the crap they send out these days. Better tools+quality work= more money.
Great job on the review. Bringing in the kids was worth watching the whole video.
Izzy Swan has been using this one for a long time, great tool! go make money with it, that's what pays the bills!!!👍👍👍
I’m fifty five I’ll never scare up enough work to justify buying this in my lifetime, but it’s awesome!
You, sir, are hilarious! More importantly, I learn so much from your videos. Thank you. Truly!
I love the fact that you are letting the kids try it. Show them that tools aren't something to be afraid of.
i really enjoyed this video with the kids thanks Sifu Richard, it was fun. also appreciate you introducing the new tool to us maybe ill own one some day
Basically the Same as the “once” Porter Cables 552 Production Pocket Hole Machine. I’m not sure who had this First but I own a P.C. version... works Great... Good for You... Amazon still shows it on their web site as “Unavailable” Enjoy...!Greg
So easy the whole family can use it.
Wasn’t expecting the squad to roll through hahaha
Awesome time saving machine for a craftsman such as you. Beautiful family.
I have a Porter-Cable machine just like that one.. Been using it for the last 20 years and just love it, I'm sure you will put yours to good use too. thanks for posting.
“This is just you witnessing the downfall of a mans’ bank account” funniest end to a video ever.
It's always good to see someone who is NOT a sponsor queen here on UA-cam.
I've come up to the conclusion that in order for anyone to have a successful UA-cam channel, you really have to kiss some a$$.
Good video, BTW.
He will never financially recover from that
So many neat tools....so little money!!!!
Your wife is going to kick you out to the dog house
We’ve had a castle in our shop for over 15 years, few breakdowns but still going strong!
I purchased this with my hard earned money!! That’s what’s up👍🏻👍🏻
That’s crazy, I’ve never seen a manual hand clamp castle machine. Ours has a foot pedal with a hydraulic press. Nice to see they offer a variety to choose from. Coolest day @ work last year, the boss “You’re going to Petaluma to pick up our new castle machine”. Awesome!!! Our shop is in San Jose. Anyways Castle is the clear freaking leader. My boss said the customer service he received from them is off the chart. They even called a year later to check and see how it was performing. We have 2, one on the main floor and one by our benches 😎
So easy a two year old can do it. But you're right making work easier is making it more enjoyable. Good quality tools are worth the price.
OMG! SO EFFING CUTE! I love that you got your kids on film participating and getting into this. That's so awesome!
Like the saying goes "it takes money to make money"
I truly admire how you review tools without any endorsements it really makes me know when you truly find a tool that works for you..keep up the great videos and your professional wormanship
Awesome bit of kit. Enjoyed the video. Kids are so cute
I own two Porter Cable cutters just like this one, probably over 30 years old, still work great.
I’ve had my Castle tsm-21 for years and love it 😍
Love these videos. No sponsors. Just the sharing of knowledge and even wisdom in a family-friendly format. Gracias maestro.
Good on the eye protection! Routers are loud, doubly so if you have two going at once, so hearing protection would be good too.
Love your videos! Keep it up!
Long hair needs to be safely away from All machines.
Love your new Machine mr don’t if you remember Norm Abram of New Yankee workshop had one of these machines and they do make a great job pocket joints are nice and strong with you all the way on this mr great video and stay safe all you chaps in America 🇺🇸 👏👏👍
I have the $400 electric Kreg foreman its the best, and most useful tool in my shop. Just my opinion, but I think I rather have the Foreman. less steps to cut a pocket hole, one pull of the handle it turns on, clamps, and cuts the hole. and has a vacuum system. However yours does make better looking pocket holes, but whos going to see them. Love your channel. thanks
I bought the lammello zeta p2, it is expensive but a huge amount of time is saved using it, and is a pleasure to use. 1400 bucks that will pay you back over time. 👍
This looks similar to the earlier pocket machine manufactured for a short time by Porter Cable. It never seemed to become popular in the woodworking industry. I myself used the Kreg pocket hole system which was popular and still is today. It was faster and more portable. The Porter Cable machine even required the same two step to accomplish the pocket hole. One to cut the pocket and the second to cut pilot hole. Kreg now has an affordable electric pocket hole machine that I participated in the pre market testing that is fast, cutting the complete pocket hole in one motion. This is the Kreg Foreman . Kreg also has several pneumatic multi-spindle machines. Like everything else there is multiple companies developing and improving on all the popular and successful techniques . Cutting of a pocket hole and how clean it cuts will only matter if the pocket hole is in plain view of which the object of desire is the strength of the joint , its speed of completion and most of the time is hidden from view.
Thanks Richard for another great video. I built my own fireplace mantel watching your videos.
That is a slick tool. I can see why that would make your job a lot easier. Getting the kids on your side is a cool trick. If the kids like it, its hard for Momma to object. You are a brilliant man.
I use this exact tool in my work shop and i planned on getting one for myself as well. You will love it and it will speed up production like crazy!
The 1st custom cabinet shop I ever worked in we had one (same brand) very quality well built machine. My first job there was building face frames quick and smooth work. The second shop I worked in was a more production shop so there’s was fully pneumatic. Great product
Like you, Richard, I was looking for a better way to create quick, but legit, pocket holes. You hit on the perfect machine. Because of your video, I bought a Castle TSM-12 and it's even better than I had hoped. Thanks, buddy.
Now I'm freaking jealous, gonna order one, I was considering the Kreg machine, but this looks better in design, I do a lot of wainscotting and cabinet work, the time savings is very apparent , and i love that it predrills pilot hole separately , makes the Kreg jig look like a caveman's rock.
I have bought several Grizzley machines.
One was a cyclone dust collector.
When I got it unpacked and set up, the motor was dead.
I called Grizzly.
To my amazement, they don't have a process to test run electric motors.
Of course, they gave me a new one, no charge. But it was inconvenient for me.
This company that makes the pocket hole machine has a better process.
Nice demo, When I looked for a pocket hole machine 5 months ago I could only find Shop Fox and Kreg Foreman. I purchased a Foreman, but not happy with the all plastic build of it. The machine you are demonstrating looks to be a much smoother machine to use and the setup much easier. I have a complete K4 master set and the Foreman now and may have to put them up for sale.
A cabinet maker/kitchen fitter friend of mine bought one of these a few years ago. he worked out it paid for itself in saved labour alone within the first year. Without taking into account the amount or raw materials he saved.
That's sick! They look like they're at a better angle too... So more screw should bite into the attaching piece. I wish it was a little less expensive, but one day I will be able to afford it!! So cool seeing the youth's in action, even a two year old can use it!!! 😲
I hate seeing videos like this. As someone who lives in New Zealand it’s frustrating when these tools aren’t available in outside the US. Super jealous. So happy for you though. Seems you have earned it. Look forward to more videos. Only recently came across your channel. Love the new table saw!
I Just saw that you were recommended by Essential Craftsman, another great channel!! Awesome Richard!! I thought of you when he was putting up his window casings.
It's good that it's not too light at 50 lbs. If it was too light it would move around while you used it. Thanks for the video!
Looks like a good machine,I have a Greg foreman pocket hole machine witch I love to us ,once you pull handle it clamps and bored you pocket hole in on swift action.I bore maple wood with no problem,only cost $400 and ways less then 20lbs,wondering if you tried that machine and what you think
This guy's videos are a pleasure. Nice, honest opinions.
Bless you guys.
Cabinet shop I worked at back in the 90's had something like that but it was free standing and had a foot pedal to move the routers. I built a whole kitchen (a big one) in 1 day with that thing. Also had a wall mounted face frame assembly rack. That was the best! Sliding arms with easy adjust clamps. You could do a whole frame by yourself in just a couple of minutes. Great space saver too.
I had the older kreg blue plastic jig. I upgraded to the K4 with dust collection and it is great but slow. I make cabinets with pocket holes and have all the accessories for the K4. The K5 has the auto clamp, within a range. I looked at the castle smaller little brother and I thought about it. Dust collection is a big deal with pocket holes. I like the router based and I think the castle is a different angle than the kreg. I dont think I could justify $1400.00 for a pocket hole jig but the little brother maybe? The 110 is $650.00 but looks similar to your larger machine but the table seems a little small. Ok for boards but you would need to make a desktop jig to hold it for panels.
I have the exact same unit in a Porter Cable brand. It sure does a great job, I have never used a Kreg Jig but I'm sure it isn't as easy.
My old bossman had maybe a 20 yr. old pocket hole machine. It was simple, small and made perfect holes. When I built the cabinets for my kitchen remodel I wrecked my brain trying to find a similar model to no avail. I settled for just a regular Kreg jig. I was spoiled by the machine.
I’ve wanted one of these castle machines for a long time. They make pocket holes elegant.
Really cool contraption/pocket hole apparatus! Thanks for the vid, great info and showcase of this tool! Big fan, I’m relatively new to wood working, and really enjoy your content! 👍🏽👍🏽
Looks like it will pay for itself in no time.
Richard, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge with the rest of the world. The projects I’ve recently taken on lately were made possible and rewarding thanks to your willingness to share what you know. You would be a great instructor for younger school-aged kids who have an interest and capacity for trim work and carpentry. Also, beautiful family. Thanks again.
That's nice Richard. I have been using the Kreg jig with pneumatic clamping for about 30 years now, and love it. That new one you have there looks like it does an excellent job, plus gotta love those young workers you have there.
We used have a pocket hole machine in shop class about 20 years ago. I believe Porter Cable made it. I'd never seen one before and haven't since!
Castle actually licensed the design to Porter Cable. The Castle TSM-12 is the updated version of the old PC model which was discontinued many many years ago.
Time is money, and this thing looks like a great time saver!
Thanks Richard, I did not know these existed. The Maksiwa PHM 3.0 seems to also be a solid and more refined "shop" machine. However, it's more than twice the cost. I never knew these existed until Richard showed me. Very cool invention/process. Thank you and congratulations on a more streamlined system. I hope you both get along well in business together.
Love the pro pocket hole tools. Drilling the pilot from the end is so much better . No blowout to cleanup before assembly. That thing will pay for itself in a few projects
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Any tool that makes your work easier is a sound investment.
Those are your babies.......beautiful kids and so talented. Lovely family.
Porter Cable made one like that, built lots of cabinets with it. They are fast. Still use it at old shop from time to time.
The soft woods used in most paint grade trim won't dull your bits too fast. Walnut, oak and hard maple are a different story. Just keep checking the tightness of the big router they can loosen. Good investment.