General ToolsWoodworking Pocket Hole Jig Kit - All-In-One Aluminum Pocket System with Carrying Case

The General Tools 854 Adjustable Pocket Hole Jig provides a cheaper alternative to drilling pocket holes. This model is designed to adjust for all wood thicknesses from 0.5 inch to 1-5 inch, the range of the possible pocket hole thicknesses. It also comes apart to allow drilling posket holes on a fixed piece that does not fit into the full jig.Unfortunately, there are no instructions and minimum essential markings on the jig. There is a web site that is suposed to have answers listed on the packaging but I have not loooked at it. The best way to understand how to use the jig and screw sizes is to make trial holes on scrap lumber. Good tool for the price!

First time I've really used pocket holes. Needed a way to assemble an odd cabinet in place in tight quarters. Pocket screws were the perfect solution. It worked so well and is so quick that I think I'm going to be using this approach for non-structural cabinets a lot more instead of glueing up biscuit-joints.A few cautions. Suggest spending a fair bit of time setting the drill stop for optimum depth then make sure that set screw is tight tight tight. Strongly advise using a variable speed drill which has really good low RPM control and good trigger control - that drill bit is really 'grabby' when you start up inside the drill guide. There's not much wood left in the plywood under the screw head, thought I could go cheap where the plywood didn't show. would have worked fine with biscuits but the internal layers weren't strong enough to hold the joint tight with just a few screw heads after a bit of lateral wracking, had to go with good 7 ply instead.

First, let's be clear: This tool is NOT a Kreg pocket-hole jig! Purchasing this $30 knock-off will not give you the ability to use different sizes of stock and easily center the pocket hole depth, accordingly. There is an adjustment but nothing that can be duplicated with repeated reliability. Why is that important? Because if you're building something with greater-than-3/4" stock that requires a square 3-dimensional joint, this isn't the tool for you. Spend the extra coin; get the Kreg.That said, if none of that matters to you this will work and work very well. Its construction is a BETTER than a Kreg, surprisingly. As of DEC 2018 when I purchased mine, it was manufactured with CNC'd, billet aluminum with hardened inserts (the Kreg is made from plastic with hardened inserts). That's impressive for a $30 tool! It came with a pocket hole wood bit, a 6" square-drive impact bit, an assortment of screws, a few pocket hole plugs (looks like Maple wood), and even a handy little plastic case to keep everything together.It's a great beginner tool to learn how to use pocket hole construction without breaking the bank purchasing the 'other' brand.

This is an excellent little tool. It's not Kreg quality, but it gets the job done well enough. It's excellent quality for the price, but don't expect too much from it. I've read other reviews where they're upset that it's not better quality. It's aluminum and under $30. Be realistic in your expectations. For small projects it's amazing. I used it to make new drawers for a project I'm restoring. I'm very happy with the purchase. Would recommend for other amateur hobbyists.

Being a neophyte woodworker, I don't have any past experience with pocket hole jigs, but was put-off by the price of the Kreg ($99 or so). This one basically does the job, but I have no idea how long it will last. Case in point:1. When drilling initially, lots of metal chaff came out, indicating that the bit-to-guide tolerances are pretty tight - maybe too much so.2. Within 5-10 holes, the bit warped, so it's now out of true. Not enough to make it useless, but the bit is pretty clearly not up to the task, and probably won''t last through my current project (I need to drill 100 or so holes, and am less than halfway done so far).Pros:* It's cheap.* It's reasonably durable, aside from the bit.* It seems to get the job done, at least in the near term.* It adapts pretty well to drilling 4x4's or other > 2x4 stock, which I need to do.Cons:* The bit is way too lightweight, and warps. It should have been made from a better grade of steel. I'll have to order another one to ensure I make it through this project.* The jig clamp is really designed for benchtop use - it tends to bend when clamped tightly, in any case. If used sideways, more (clutch) clamps are needed to keep it from moving around.* The jig clamp is also very narrow, making it difficult to do holes in the width of a board (vs. at the ends). I had to come up with a way to prop-up the ends of boards, ensuring they're level. A few more inches' width of the jig probably would have avoided this.* If you're not careful, boards can hang-up on part of the jig, and cause the bit to pierce the end of the board as the board isn't fully seated in the jig. Make sure the board is fully-seated, every time.Finally, more of a "quality of lawyer" problem than a "quality of product" problem is the stupid safety sticker they put on the haft of the bit, which cannot be removed except by using Goof-Off or nail polish remover, ironically creating its own safety issue. Idiots.

Great jig, particularly for the cost. I make a lot of tables/furniture out of 3/4" material, and this is perfect for that. Any more or less and you might have trouble. I had the $40 kreg system before this and accidentally poured resin on it, thereby ruining it. So I shopped for an alternative. This is what I needed. Made 4 legs for some end tables in about 1/3 the time than with my old jig, and with almost none of the wrist strain. Real easy to screw to a workbench and fly through material. No issues with the bit breaking yet or poor machining. But I've had about 3 kreg bits bust on me anyways, so I expect it eventually. Once again, great for 3/4" material. Don't expect it to work well on other thicknesses.

Worked as expected.

Resolveu minha necessidade muito bem. Fiquei muito satisfeito.

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Great little jig. Makes connecting two pieces of wood together with a hidden joint simple

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