When I was younger I worked in a cabinet shop and we had a machine t
cut pocket holes for face frames.
Basically, it consisted of a platform mounted to a steel tool stand.
On top of the platform was a clamping device - you'd lay the stock tha
needed the pocket holes flat in the clamp, with the side to be route
facing upwards. on top of the clamping device was a motor with
fluted bit and a handle - pull the trigger on the handle, pivot the bi
into the wood, and you have a pocket hole. Then, after routing th
pocket, you'd drill the pilot hole for the screw - there was a hole i
the back of the jig that lined the pilot hole up perfectly with th
pocket.
I think that it was a Porter Cable machine, but I can't remember - it'
been years since I worked in that shop.
This machine was really easy to use and I would love to get one for m
own home shop or maybe build one. Does anyone have one of these, hav
seen one, or know where I can get one, or have built somethin
similar?
It didn't look like a Porter Cable Model 552 pocket hole cutter - i
looked very simple and primative. The motor/handle assembly on i
looked almost like a jig saw, but with a rotary cutting motion instea
of reciprocating like a jig saw. I've searched around online for on
with no luck.
Many thanks
--
makesawdust
Try these:
Kreg Foreman Pocket Hole Milling machine
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009OLD1/onlinetoolrev-20
Porter Cable Pocket Hole Cutting Machine
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000E6TK7/onlinetoolrev-20
--
Regards,
Dean Bielanowski
Editor,
Online Tool Reviews
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com
Over 70 woodworking product reviews online!
WIN! A Bosch 18v Cordless Drill. Submit your entry today!
------------------------------------------------------------
Latest 6 Reviews:
- Jorgensen Cabinet Master Clamps
- Sherwood Lathe Copy Attachment
- Ryobi Right Angle Drill
- Porter Cable COIL250 Coil Nailer
- Ryobi 18v Cordless Jigsaw
- Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture & Cabinet Construction
------------------------------------------------------------
Woodcrafter notes:
>
>Try these:
>
>Kreg Foreman Pocket Hole Milling machine
>http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009OLD1/onlinetoolrev-20
>
>Porter Cable Pocket Hole Cutting Machine
>http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000E6TK7/onlinetoolrev-20
I've got the 552 and it's excellent, but at 700 bucks, it is also pricey.
But he might want to take a look at the Pocket Pro from CMT, too.
www.cmtusa.com
Charlie Self
"Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder
respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind." George Orwell
"Charlie Self" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> But he might want to take a look at the Pocket Pro from CMT, too.
Here's the link directly to it. Do you have experience with this one
Charlie? If so, how would you compare it to the Kreg as far as capability?
http://www.cmtusa.com/store/index1.ihtml?x_page=store.ihtml&id=CID681152498&step=2&parentid=CID4501485646&pagetitle=&menuinclude=leftnav_products.ihtml&
titleimage=titles_accessories.jpg
Upscale asks:
>"Charlie Self" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>
>> But he might want to take a look at the Pocket Pro from CMT, too.
>
>Here's the link directly to it. Do you have experience with this one
>Charlie? If so, how would you compare it to the Kreg as far as capability?
>
>
>http://www.cmtusa.com/store/index1.ihtml?x_page=store.ihtml&id=CID6811524
98&step=2&parentid=CID4501485646&pagetitle=&menuinclude=leftnav_products.ihtml&
>titleimage=titles_accessories.jpg
>
Wish I had. It looks a touch easier to change bits on than is the PC 552.
Charlie Self
"Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder
respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind." George Orwell
I have used a Castle machine and another private brand that was actually
purchased by Jet. I can't afford to buy an actual machine to have at home so
I bought the Craig Jig )or however it is spelled). Having a machine is
awesome. The work flow is not slowed, you just walk over and pope the holes.
I don't think a machine is worth the money for home use. The Castle uses two
motors, one cuts the pocket and the other edge drills. The machine I used
last uses a step drill and the edge of the work is always burred.
max
>
> When I was younger I worked in a cabinet shop and we had a machine to
> cut pocket holes for face frames.
>
> Basically, it consisted of a platform mounted to a steel tool stand.
> On top of the platform was a clamping device - you'd lay the stock that
> needed the pocket holes flat in the clamp, with the side to be routed
> facing upwards. on top of the clamping device was a motor with a
> fluted bit and a handle - pull the trigger on the handle, pivot the bit
> into the wood, and you have a pocket hole. Then, after routing the
> pocket, you'd drill the pilot hole for the screw - there was a hole in
> the back of the jig that lined the pilot hole up perfectly with the
> pocket.
>
> I think that it was a Porter Cable machine, but I can't remember - it's
> been years since I worked in that shop.
>
> This machine was really easy to use and I would love to get one for my
> own home shop or maybe build one. Does anyone have one of these, have
> seen one, or know where I can get one, or have built something
> similar?
>
> It didn't look like a Porter Cable Model 552 pocket hole cutter - it
> looked very simple and primative. The motor/handle assembly on it
> looked almost like a jig saw, but with a rotary cutting motion instead
> of reciprocating like a jig saw. I've searched around online for one
> with no luck.
>
> Many thanks!
>