Thanks very useful, I bought this jig months ago and I-ve not used it because I was not sure how practical could be and it definitely is but need sometimes someone who takes time to show it ..tks again
Thanks... great video. And thanks for showing how to release the Clamp Pad Adapter, as I didn't see that in the instruction booklet, and it wasn't exactly intuitive.
Thank you very useful video I probably could of gotten away with the smaller jig set but already bought this one and I liked how you showed the different clamps and even a screw could be used to keep it in place .inclosing my stair case .
Pocket hole joinery has been around a long time...I never heard of them till someone lent me one...was so impressed I went to the actual distributor here in Adelaide, Sth Australia years ago to buy one...all of a sudden, tool stores are stocking them in..typical...but it was worth the drive. I have been using it ever since. A girl friend I had a couple of years later wanted me to make a frame to replace the door she had on a cabinet. "You must do it properly, don't go cutting corners....blah blah blah". I was doing the door, and she coated it...but didn't notice the plugs that hid the holes...phew...just went on her merry way staining it. I had to make my own plugs to match the wood she gave me to use. It took me half the time I would have had I used any other method. Thank heavens for pocket hole jigs.
Very nice review, thanks. I just picked one up earlier tonight. Didn't know about being able to pin it with a screw - very happy to know that's an option too.
Thanks for the review. I was on the fence if this was going to have the features I want, but you confirmed all the features and now I'm going to go buy one!
It's a good starter pocket hole jig, but I have seen a lot of diy-ers use them. Plenty of different brands around. See if you can borrow one to try out of scraps of timber to encourage you off the fence...lol.
the "hardend steel part does not go all the way through, so on the flip side you will see the blue plastic, and what I found was on 2 different ones the drill bit into the plastic . The first one I send back, the second one did the same but not as bad at all, in fact its fine really . Perhaps the usa versions are a better quality than what is shipped to the UK
I bought myself a small blue plastic case about double the size of the jig case, (similar to the small cases school kids take their lunches in), in all dimensions to put my R3 in...extra protection, and store the dowel plugs in as well along with the kreg screws. It will do for the time being. I use the R3 a lot, but I have friends with a K4, and K5 if need be. The bigger jigs make my life easier. Sadly I am told, Kreg don't make the 4 and 5's anymore...pity, I was going to buy one of either jig. Might have to look in garage sales for a 2nd hand one. They make life easier, and quicker too...but in the meantime, I still have the R3.
Thanks for the instructional video. Have you ever tried using GRK screws in lieu of the included screws that come with the set? The “washers” for both are slightly less than 11mm. Thanks, J. D.
can the grey side sliders be removed (in case I want to drill a pocket hole in-situ, and the hooks at the end of those silders would prevent the jig to lie flat on the work piece)?
The Kreg R3 Jr. is only $ 28.50 on Amazon. I bought that one and the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig 320. the R3 Jr got here in 2 days. The 320 takes about 2 weeks for some reason.
New to Kreg jig R3. I’m a little confused about the built in depth collar gauge. On the left side I see dashes for 1/2, 3/4, and then only one in the middle of 1-1/4 and 1-1/2. For which length is that marking for? Also on the right side all the lengths have a dash next to them. The other confusing thing to me is why is 1-1/8 marking lower than the 1-1/4? I’m scratching my head. I’m missing something?
I have never used a jig before and I'm following a DIY instruction on building a table and it called for using this jig. This jig says it is only used on material from 1/2 to 1-1/2"? Does that mean it won't work if I'm joining 2x4s? I see in your video that you used it on a 2x4. Would I set the collar for 1-1/2" depth? I'm confused.....
Just bought one... thanks for the great intro & tips for use. And curious... over your left shoulder & mounted beneath the glass-door cabinets, is a yellow assembly that holds rechargeable drivers, drills, etc? Is it a commercial product or a diy? Plans or detail photos available (if not commercial) or commercial source. Thanks
i have the R3 jig. i just starting using it and the only thing is it's hard to figure out what size screw to use. Like the other day i was putting a 2x4 on a 3/4 plywood and the 2x4 is 1" 3/4 so i set the jig to that and looked at the chart and it also said 1"3/4 screw, but when i put the screw in, it didn't go all the way to the plywood. what did i do wrong??
Thank you for the screw tip! Not seen that before - you make the sliding the grey bits easy, I struggle a little!
Thanks very useful, I bought this jig months ago and I-ve not used it because I was not sure how practical could be and it definitely is but need sometimes someone who takes time to show it ..tks again
Just bought one and looking forward to using. the nice thing the clamp was free when purchasing the R3
Thanks... great video. And thanks for showing how to release the Clamp Pad Adapter, as I didn't see that in the instruction booklet, and it wasn't exactly intuitive.
Thank you very useful video I probably could of gotten away with the smaller jig set but already bought this one and I liked how you showed the different clamps and even a screw could be used to keep it in place .inclosing my stair case .
Pocket hole joinery has been around a long time...I never heard of them till someone lent me one...was so impressed I went to the actual distributor here in Adelaide, Sth Australia years ago to buy one...all of a sudden, tool stores are stocking them in..typical...but it was worth the drive. I have been using it ever since. A girl friend I had a couple of years later wanted me to make a frame to replace the door she had on a cabinet. "You must do it properly, don't go cutting corners....blah blah blah". I was doing the door, and she coated it...but didn't notice the plugs that hid the holes...phew...just went on her merry way staining it. I had to make my own plugs to match the wood she gave me to use. It took me half the time I would have had I used any other method. Thank heavens for pocket hole jigs.
Thank you for this video. Best explanation of the R3 that I've seen. Excellent
Really good and informative video:
-- not too long
-- covered salient points
-- included special features
Thank you!
Very nice review, thanks. I just picked one up earlier tonight. Didn't know about being able to pin it with a screw - very happy to know that's an option too.
Thanks for the review. I was on the fence if this was going to have the features I want, but you confirmed all the features and now I'm going to go buy one!
It's a good starter pocket hole jig, but I have seen a lot of diy-ers use them. Plenty of different brands around. See if you can borrow one to try out of scraps of timber to encourage you off the fence...lol.
Thanks for the vid. At the price Kreg is charging for this piece, they should at least include the clamp as well.
the "hardend steel part does not go all the way through, so on the flip side you will see the blue plastic, and what I found was on 2 different ones the drill bit into the plastic . The first one I send back, the second one did the same but not as bad at all, in fact its fine really . Perhaps the usa versions are a better quality than what is shipped to the UK
I bought myself a small blue plastic case about double the size of the jig case, (similar to the small cases school kids take their lunches in), in all dimensions to put my R3 in...extra protection, and store the dowel plugs in as well along with the kreg screws. It will do for the time being. I use the R3 a lot, but I have friends with a K4, and K5 if need be. The bigger jigs make my life easier. Sadly I am told, Kreg don't make the 4 and 5's anymore...pity, I was going to buy one of either jig. Might have to look in garage sales for a 2nd hand one. They make life easier, and quicker too...but in the meantime, I still have the R3.
Thanks for the instructional video. Have you ever tried using GRK screws in lieu of the included screws that come with the set? The “washers” for both are slightly less than 11mm. Thanks, J. D.
Great explanations and good closeups. Thanks for making such a nicely done quality video.
At the 4:15 mark there are blue shavings mixed in with the dust. Is that pieces of the Kreg Jig getting shaved away while drilling?
Yes, the drill was not held straight going into the hole and caused that. It can happen if you are not careful.
I guess I better be super careful, these things are not cheap at all!
@@WorkshopAddict No, it can happen if YOU are not careful!
@@WorkshopAddict I thought this unit came with metal guides. If there are metal guides then how does the drill bit touch the plastic?
I love carpentry and this is a very practical tool
When measuring the stop collar on the drill bit do you push it up in the case or pull it down to the bottom then set the collar?
Is tear up in the blue plastic normal? I just bought mine 😀
can the grey side sliders be removed (in case I want to drill a pocket hole in-situ, and the hooks at the end of those silders would prevent the jig to lie flat on the work piece)?
Thank you very much 💞
what is that awesome drill holder?!
Hi there good video, can I ask you something - If you were making 1. A wardrobe and 2. a bedside cabinet which kregs would you use?
The Kreg R3 Jr. is only $ 28.50 on Amazon. I bought that one and the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig 320. the R3 Jr got here in 2 days. The 320 takes about 2 weeks for some reason.
Thank you so much.I don’t have to buy the clamp now.
Good video very I formative look forward to more video's
The linked kit in Amazon does not show the case. Are you sure that these are the same products?
New to Kreg jig R3. I’m a little confused about the built in depth collar gauge. On the left side I see dashes for 1/2, 3/4, and then only one in the middle of 1-1/4 and 1-1/2. For which length is that marking for? Also on the right side all the lengths have a dash next to them. The other confusing thing to me is why is 1-1/8 marking lower than the 1-1/4? I’m scratching my head. I’m missing something?
Sorry if I missed it, but did you say this jig can be used on 1/2" thick plywood?
Thanks for the vid. Was apprehensive about dropping 40$ on this before now.
Thank you👍✅
I have never used a jig before and I'm following a DIY instruction on building a table and it called for using this jig. This jig says it is only used on material from 1/2 to 1-1/2"? Does that mean it won't work if I'm joining 2x4s? I see in your video that you used it on a 2x4. Would I set the collar for 1-1/2" depth? I'm confused.....
Dawn Grey a 2x4 is 1.5"x3.5". Set the jig for 1.5" and it will work great! Make sure to use the longer screws.
WorkshopAddict sorry for such a silly question. As you can tell I'm really new to this.
Just bought one... thanks for the great intro & tips for use.
And curious... over your left shoulder & mounted beneath the glass-door cabinets, is a yellow assembly that holds rechargeable drivers, drills, etc? Is it a commercial product or a diy? Plans or detail photos available (if not commercial) or commercial source. Thanks
Know you posted this a while ago, but noticed that too. Sure looks like a DIY with pvc tubes. Set the gears in my head turning...
Thanks!
Mine has two different measurements on the blue bits one metric and the other is some bye gone age where can I get the proper metric scale
Andy thank you for very informative video
Nice
Great video as usual. Answers my questions on whether or not to buy. amazon here I come.
i have the R3 jig. i just starting using it and the only thing is it's hard to figure out what size screw to use. Like the other day i was putting a 2x4 on a 3/4 plywood and the 2x4 is 1" 3/4 so i set the jig to that and looked at the chart and it also said 1"3/4 screw, but when i put the screw in, it didn't go all the way to the plywood. what did i do wrong??
Check this for choosing screw size; www.kregtool.com/files/newsletters/kregplus/Images/february12/selecting-the-correct-screw.pdf
Hope that helps.
I blew on the screen to blow away the sawdust. haha
Hey, seems like the screw hold down would ruin the work piece. *shrugs*
That technique would be used in a situation where it wouldn't be seen
Sorry grey sliders
which one could last more R3 or k4??
And he didn't drive ONE screw!