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Kreg Jig K3 Master System Product Review

Like many people, I used to have the older version of the Kreg pocket hole jig and loved it. Although it worked fine, when the Kreg Jig® K3 Master System came out, I decided to give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that there were many useful improvements.

The Kreg Jig K3 Master System is easier to use and is considerably more versatile than the older model. The holding mechanism is much improved. The locking clamp now has two large pads instead of one large and one small pad. The vacuum port is great, although you might need an adapter in order to connect it to certain vacuums.

Overall I am impressed with the Kreg Jig K3 Master System. The included DVD was very useful, and the written instructions were straightforward. There’s somewhat of a learning curve for this useful woodworking tool, but you should be able to figure it out with no problem in a couple of hours or so.

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The Kreg Jig K3 Master System utilizes a technique called Kreg Joinery. You don’t have to be a math whiz to use it, and you won’t need any glue or clamps. The technique involves drilling a hole at an angle into one piece, and connecting it to another with a self-tapping screw. Since you’re not making difficult calculations, spending time clamping, or waiting around for the glue to dry, you’ll be able to finish up your projects much more quickly. It can be used for countless different applications, like furniture making, cabinetry and even basic household repairs.

Features

* The patented 3-hole drill guide features a hardened steel core and features a lifetime guarantee. A handy feature is that the drill guide can be removed completely from the base and used for making repairs just about anywhere.

* The rear-mounted clamp design is unchanged from the first Kreg Jig. It’s a time tested design that provides good rigidity and hold strength. It can be easily adjusted by releasing the lock-nut and turning it to the desired setting.

* The drilling angle of the Kreg Jig K3 Master System has been optimized to improve driving efficiency and keep the size of the pocket hole to a minimum.

* The dust collection shroud helps to keep your work area free from dust. It attaches easily to most standard 1-1/4-inch vacuum hoses.

* The system’s material support stop aligns to the edge of the board for pocket holes, and swings away for panels.

The Kreg Jig K3 Master System includes the Kreg Jig, six inch square driver, stepped drill bit, starter plug set, starter screw set, Quick-Start Guide and DVD.

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