![]() ![]() Recently we had to move and I had to leave behind most of my old shop tools. Should be mush easier than the old school device I’ve been using. Next I’ll be attaching the face frames with this jig. The only way it could have been improved was if I’d bought the power unit. Once I got the configuration and set up adjusted, it worked like a dream. I bought this jig to help with the production aspect of the face frames. I’ve been building a kitchen with stain grade maple. Watch this video and you’ll see how easy it is to adjust the new K5 clamp:Ĭomments/Discussion 4 Responses to “The ‘New’ K5 Kreg Jig ” With the clamp down, just push on the gray release button and slide the plunger up to your workpiece, then slide the plunger one more click, and you’re ready to go. I’ve saved the best improvement for last: The clamping mechanism is now very easy to adjust-no more threaded nuts. If you keep the dust out of pocket holes, your drill bit will stay sharper longer! The dust port snaps in or out, and it’s a useful addition, too. material add a second spacer (not included in the kit) for 3/4-in. The new guide block is clearly marked so it’s easy to see the right thickness setting for different materials.Ī spacer is also included with the kit, so you can use the jig for drilling repair holes in a variety of different materials. The bushing guide is much easier to adjust, too: Just pull back the spring-loaded pin, and slide the guide block up or down. No more drilling holes into the body of the jig! The K5 also comes with a gauge block that makes it easier to adjust the stop collar on the stepped drill bit, so all your pocket holes are exactly the right depth. One new accessory is a repetitive stop, which is easy to remove and extremely handy for drilling rail parts. The kit even comes with a self-adhesive chart for determining screw size and length based on thickness of material. The extension legs are hollow and both have small lids, so it’s easy to store all the accessories which come with the K5: the stepped drill-bit, the long square drive bit, along with some new improvements, too. The body of the jig and the extension legs are all pre-drilled for mounting screws. (Note: Click any image to enlarge) And the legs hook into the body of the jig with slick dovetail joints-so if you don’t want to secure your jig and legs to a board, you don’t have to…but I still recommend it. ![]()
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