Comments on: Kreg Master System http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/17/kreg-master-system/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:41:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Doofus http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/17/kreg-master-system/#comment-809654 Doofus Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:37:34 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=20212#comment-809654 Thanks for the tips. I'll just stick with standard drills and such for now, I only really need to make one garage worth of shelves and a workbench for now. And a reloading bench. And a rack for my lawn tools (my first lawn!). And some chair rails and moulding. So not much. Oh and I just bought a house. Thanks for the tips. I’ll just stick with standard drills and such for now, I only really need to make one garage worth of shelves and a workbench for now. And a reloading bench. And a rack for my lawn tools (my first lawn!). And some chair rails and moulding. So not much. Oh and I just bought a house.

]]> By: paganwonder http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/17/kreg-master-system/#comment-807339 paganwonder Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:42:11 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=20212#comment-807339 Doofus, there are many methods for joining wood and each method has its uses. I recommend doing some exploring on-line, magazines, library to get a variety of ideas for your projects. I think this will help you decide where to spend your tool dollars. I find pocket screw joinery very handy for SOME applications but is certainly not universally useful. IMHO. Doofus, there are many methods for joining wood and each method has its uses. I recommend doing some exploring on-line, magazines, library to get a variety of ideas for your projects. I think this will help you decide where to spend your tool dollars.

I find pocket screw joinery very handy for SOME applications but is certainly not universally useful. IMHO.

]]> By: Dan http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/17/kreg-master-system/#comment-807329 Dan Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:32:12 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=20212#comment-807329 I have had one of these for about 6 months now and find I use it all the time. (just finished a new run of cabinets last weekend) The system performs as promised and once you start using it you will find all kinds of new ways to put it to work. If you watch the sales the kit goes on sale at Rockler about every 3 months. I have had one of these for about 6 months now and find I use it all the time. (just finished a new run of cabinets last weekend) The system performs as promised and once you start using it you will find all kinds of new ways to put it to work. If you watch the sales the kit goes on sale at Rockler about every 3 months.

]]> By: russ http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/17/kreg-master-system/#comment-807297 russ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:10:01 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=20212#comment-807297 I have the R3 or Jr. (bought for under $40). Went to HF and bought the same clamp for $6 as the big box sell for $20. You may want to add the short bit which is sold separately to get into tighter spaces. I love it. I have the R3 or Jr. (bought for under $40). Went to HF and bought the same clamp for $6 as the big box sell for $20. You may want to add the short bit which is sold separately to get into tighter spaces. I love it.

]]> By: fred http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/17/kreg-master-system/#comment-807274 fred Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:48:37 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=20212#comment-807274 DOOFUS From my standpoint - you would better spend your early tool buying dollars elsewhere. We build lots of face frames and cabinets every week - and pocket screws are a useful productivity enhancement - but you need to get to this level to make them pay off. Maybe a basic starter kit - as Shopmonger suggeste would be useful -- if you find you need one. DOOFUS

From my standpoint - you would better spend your early tool buying dollars elsewhere. We build lots of face frames and cabinets every week - and pocket screws are a useful productivity enhancement - but you need to get to this level to make them pay off. Maybe a basic starter kit - as Shopmonger suggeste would be useful — if you find you need one.

]]> By: Shopmonger http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/17/kreg-master-system/#comment-807179 Shopmonger Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:22:39 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=20212#comment-807179 DOOFUS: I have the C-s kreg system (read basic) I actuall love it and for a few dollars went to the hardware stor nand bause a hand clamp. It has done me well for all sorts of home projects and only cost 29.99...... DOOFUS: I have the C-s kreg system (read basic) I actuall love it and for a few dollars went to the hardware stor nand bause a hand clamp. It has done me well for all sorts of home projects and only cost 29.99……

]]> By: Doofus http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/17/kreg-master-system/#comment-806487 Doofus Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:48:38 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=20212#comment-806487 As a woodworking novice, is the $100 for a Kreg jig and bits well spent? I've just bought a house so I've got a -lot- of 2x4/ply shelving to build for the garage, a new workbench to create (finally, a garage!) etc. Hot or not? As a woodworking novice, is the $100 for a Kreg jig and bits well spent?

I’ve just bought a house so I’ve got a -lot- of 2×4/ply shelving to build for the garage, a new workbench to create (finally, a garage!) etc.

Hot or not?

]]> By: fred http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/17/kreg-master-system/#comment-806164 fred Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:09:51 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=20212#comment-806164 BTW - we find that the Senco gun can be toned down a bit by regulating the air pressure at the gun. We also find that it takes some practice and is only good on really hard woods (read no poplar). BTW - we find that the Senco gun can be toned down a bit by regulating the air pressure at the gun. We also find that it takes some practice and is only good on really hard woods (read no poplar).

]]> By: fred http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/17/kreg-master-system/#comment-806133 fred Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:43:25 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=20212#comment-806133 Pocket screw joinery certainly speeds things up - and is strong enough for most work. We also sometimes use Senclamps: http://www.speedynails.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SN&Product_Code=ts_cf_SC1xp Pocket screw joinery certainly speeds things up - and is strong enough for most work. We also sometimes use Senclamps:

http://www.speedynails.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SN&Product_Code=ts_cf_SC1xp

]]> By: Alex Milo http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/17/kreg-master-system/#comment-806044 Alex Milo Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:40:01 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=20212#comment-806044 Please tone down the blurry picture. And the pocket sink is great! Please tone down the blurry picture. And the pocket sink is great!

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