Kreg Jig

[Snapdragon]

I want this! KregJoint.com

Anyone heard of it?

 

[Grizhicks]

they been around a long time; seen them at the woodworking show for at least the past 10 years....

 

[phylodog]

I bought one for my Dad a few years ago and my best friend has one. They work really well.

 

[Snapdragon]

Good to know. This is the first time I've seen it. Haven't done any wood projects in a long time, except for some french doors I made a couple of years ago.

 

[Snapdragon]

You don't have to use their brand of screws, right? You can use any self-tapping screws?

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

So... it doesn't work with the 30/40?

 

[shibumiseeker]

I use it as a semi professional woodworker and love it.

 

[target64]

I have one and use it often. Here is a good site to go to get more info on it
Kreg Jig Owners Community

 

[sparky241]

My parents owned a shop at one time,my dad had one for about 20 years,they are worth the money imho

 

[WilsonMD]

Great tool. It makes for really simple, yet strong joinery. I use mine all the time.

 

[Snapdragon]

Ok, now I have to find something to build.

 

[HoughMade]

I've had the Kreg jig for over a year. Love it. My son used it with his 4-H woodworking project last year and won Grand Champion at the Porter County Fair and a blue ribbon at state.

I use their screws, but I suppose there are substitutes out there. It needs a straight shank, threads only on about the first half of the screw, and a pan head. Don't use regular wood screws. The Kreg screws aren't that expensive and are available at Menards, maybe other places. Pay attention to their recommendations for length and pitch. Fine for hardwood, course for soft and don't overtighten.

 

[comanche]

I own a cabinet shop and have had one from the first year they came out...they are great. If it's a hidden joint it's a go to. And I buy screws by the case.
cshardware.com

 

[flatlander]

Worked for a small custom cabinet maker for a few years. Kreg products were the easiest fastest guides ever. They make a table version that is electric powered that was great when doing volume work. Easy to use in the field. You don't have to buy their screws. Can't recommend them enough.

Bob

 

[PeaShooter]

Norm Abrams uses them all the time. Nuff Said.

 

[Snapdragon]

Dang, I've been so out of the loop. Haven't even watched Norm in years. Gotta think of something to build now. Flower boxes? A deck box? An ammo chest?

 

[chef larry]

I want this! KregJoint.com

Anyone heard of it?

I have seen them in Menards in Merrillville, off 61st ave.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Wait, that was "Kreg", not "Krag". I have some cabinets to build; probably better Kreg joints than anything from a semiauto rifle.

 

[Cameramonkey]

My inlaws use them. They love it.

 

[danimal]

Merrillville and Schererville Menards have the kits, tools, and screws in the hand tools/fasteners sections.