Folks I am new to this group but have been playing around with
woodworking for awhile and just recently was given a Kreg Pocket Hole
Jig. I am a 64 year old grandfather laid off from my job of 35 years
and raising two grandkids so I am on a very limited income. I am
interested in the Kreg Project CD and was wondering if anyone had
purchased it and what they thought of it. I do not have money to waste
so I am looking for advice from you experienced woodowrkers whether or
not this is something I should try and purchase. Thanks guys for your
help and allowing me to be part of yuour group.
Wheelterrapin
I've got the Kreg " Trim Carpentry" DVD and it's aimed squarely at the
on-site bloke going round tarting places up after the plasterers have moved
on. Interesting but not really hobbyist stuff.
I only heard about PH stuff fairly recently when a friend showed me some
stuff he had done, I tried it and was immediately and completely hooked.
With certain reservations,, this is the best thing since sliced bread.
At the time, I found this book useful.
The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book
The projects are beginner friendly. and have full drawings and stock cutting
info and yet are "basic building block" technique teachers that you can
mutate into just about anything you like. The whole technique can really be
summed up simply though - cut everything square, clamp components TIGHTLY
together on a flat table before screwing.
Save the money for the DVD and if you haven't already got one, buy a cheap
'lectric mitre saw. If you can effortlessly turn out accurately square-cut
sticks (of the right length,) you are pretty-well sorted.
> The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book (Popular Woodworking) (Paperback)
> by Danny Proulx (Author) "A NUMBER OF COMPANIES MANUFAC-ture pocket hole
> jigs, and a few specialize in making and supplying different styles of
> fastening screws..."
>
>
http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Drilling-Project-Popular-
Woodworking/dp/155870687
> 9/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228583052&sr=8-6
>
> 6 used from $13.65
here're all the reviews
> 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
> Just buy a Kreg Jig? This is the book for you!, January 19, 2008
> By
> Kevin L. Cradic (Kansas City area) - See all my reviews
>
> This has nice projects even someone just starting out will find they want to
> make. Simple instructions with enough drawings and measurements make it a
> must have for the new Kreg Jig owner. This will give you enough practice to
> make a few things and then move on to bigger and better projects with that
> ingenious jig.
> Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
> Was this review helpful to you?
>
> Report this | Permalink
> Comment
>
>
>
> 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
> BUY THIS BOOK!, December 5, 2007
> By
> Nick M - See all my reviews
> A terrific book! Well written, clear, concise, with great color photos that
> speak volumes. Skip the Kreg TRIM CARPENTRY DVD, and buy this book instead.
> Be well.
> Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
> Was this review helpful to you?
>
> Report this | Permalink
> Comment
>
>
>
> 10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
> Fair to partly Cloudy??? Still GOOD BOOK!!, September 6, 2005
> By
> Leslie C. Gapen - See all my reviews
>
> I notice this situation alot.. sometime in these books they like to advertise
> easy to follow simple to understand complete instructions.. well this book is
> better than most I've seen but it still lacks detail on some of the
> projects.. the truth is most who buy pocket hole jigs are those who have very
> little woodworking experience and need that extra help in details of the book
> and plan.. some of the projects in the book are nice and are good starters.
> the book also brings home the concepts of the pocket hole jig... this would
> be a great book for a beginner.. however if you already understand how to use
> a pocket hole jig.. shy away and buy something more challenging.. Danny Proux
> .. does a nice job with this Book!!
> Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
> Was this review helpful to you?
>
> Report this | Permalink
> Comment
>
>
>
> 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
> Great tips make this nifty tool even better!, December 23, 2004
> By
> Alice McCardell "librarian/woodworker" - See all my reviews
>
> I just love this book. I couldn't believe how easy it was to build one of
> these tables using Proulx's instructions and techniques. The Kreg jig is
> fabulous on it's own but these instructions make using it even easier.
>
> I initially borrowed this book from the library but liked it so much I bought
> my own copy. Considering how expensive wood can be, it's well worth the money
> to have this to refer to.
> Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
> Was this review helpful to you?
>
> Report this | Permalink
> Comment
>
>
>
> 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
> Great source book for those new to building w/pocket holes, May 28, 2004
> By
> Arthur Held (Missoula MT) - See all my reviews
>
> The color pictures and exploded diagrams are an outstanding introduction and
> knowledge builder. Mr. Proulx full color pages helped me solve problems and
> understand better ways to use this great joinery technique.
> Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
> Was this review helpful to you?
>
> Report this | Permalink
> Comment
This has been my motto for life in general "clamp components TIGHTLY
together on a flat table before screwing."
It can be a bit embarrasing if someone comes into the kitchen while
you are doing this though.
On Dec 6, 10:14=A0am, Bored Borg <[email protected]>
wrote:
> I've got the Kreg " Trim Carpentry" DVD and it's aimed squarely at the
> on-site bloke going round tarting places up after the plasterers have mov=
ed
> on. Interesting but not really hobbyist stuff.
>
> I only heard about PH stuff fairly recently when a friend showed me some
> stuff he had done, I tried it and was immediately and completely hooked.
> With certain reservations,, this is the best thing since sliced bread.
>
> At the time, I found this book useful.
> The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book
>
> The projects are beginner friendly. and have full drawings and stock cutt=
ing
> info and yet are "basic building block" technique teachers that you can
> mutate into just about anything you like. The whole technique can really =
be
> summed up simply though - cut everything square, clamp components TIGHTLY
> together on a flat table before screwing.
>
> Save the money for the DVD and if you haven't already got one, =A0buy a c=
heap
> 'lectric mitre saw. If you can effortlessly turn out accurately square-cu=
t
> sticks (of the right length,) you are pretty-well sorted.
>
> > The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book (Popular Woodworking) (Paperb=
ack)
> > by Danny Proulx (Author) "A NUMBER OF COMPANIES MANUFAC-ture pocket hol=
e
> > jigs, and a few specialize in making and supplying different styles of
> > fastening screws..."=A0
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Drilling-Project-Popular-
> Woodworking/dp/155870687
>
> > 9/ref=3Dpd_bbs_sr_6?ie=3DUTF8&s=3Dbooks&qid=3D1228583052&sr=3D8-6
>
> > 6=A0used=A0from=A0$13.65
>
> here're all the reviews
>
>
>
> > 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
> > =A0Just buy a Kreg Jig? This is the book for you!, January 19, 2008
> > By=A0
> > Kevin L. Cradic (Kansas City area) - See all my reviews
> > =A0=A0=A0
> > This has nice projects even someone just starting out will find they wa=
nt to
> > make. Simple instructions with enough drawings and measurements make it=
a
> > must have for the new Kreg Jig owner. This will give you enough practic=
e to
> > make a few things and then move on to bigger and better projects with t=
hat
> > ingenious jig.
> > Help other customers find the most helpful reviews =A0
> > Was this review helpful to you?
>
> > Report this | Permalink
> > =A0Comment
>
> > =A0
> > 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
> > =A0BUY THIS BOOK!, December 5, 2007
> > By=A0
> > Nick M - See all my reviews
> > A terrific book! Well written, clear, concise, with great color photos =
that
> > speak volumes. Skip the Kreg TRIM CARPENTRY DVD, and buy this book inst=
ead.
> > Be well.
> > Help other customers find the most helpful reviews =A0
> > Was this review helpful to you?
>
> > Report this | Permalink
> > =A0Comment
>
> > =A0
> > 10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
> > =A0Fair to partly Cloudy??? Still GOOD BOOK!!, September 6, 2005
> > By=A0
> > Leslie C. Gapen - See all my reviews
> > =A0=A0=A0
> > I notice this situation alot.. sometime in these books they like to adv=
ertise
> > easy to follow simple to understand complete instructions.. well this b=
ook is
> > better than most I've seen but it still lacks detail on some of the
> > projects.. the truth is most who buy pocket hole jigs are those who hav=
e very
> > little woodworking experience and need that extra help in details of th=
e book
> > and plan.. some of the projects in the book are nice and are good start=
ers.
> > the book also brings home the concepts of the pocket hole jig... this w=
ould
> > be a great book for a beginner.. however if you already understand how =
to use
> > a pocket hole jig.. shy away and buy something more challenging.. Danny=
Proux
> > .. does a nice job with this Book!!
> > Help other customers find the most helpful reviews =A0
> > Was this review helpful to you?
>
> > Report this | Permalink
> > =A0Comment
>
> > =A0
> > 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
> > =A0Great tips make this nifty tool even better!, December 23, 2004
> > By=A0
> > Alice McCardell "librarian/woodworker" - See all my reviews
> > =A0=A0=A0
> > I just love this book. I couldn't believe how easy it was to build one =
of
> > these tables using Proulx's instructions and techniques. The Kreg jig i=
s
> > fabulous on it's own but these instructions make using it even easier.
>
> > I initially borrowed this book from the library but liked it so much I =
bought
> > my own copy. Considering how expensive wood can be, it's well worth the=
money
> > to have this to refer to.
> > Help other customers find the most helpful reviews =A0
> > Was this review helpful to you?
>
> > Report this | Permalink
> > =A0Comment
>
> > =A0
> > 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
> > =A0Great source book for those new to building w/pocket holes, May 28, =
2004
> > By=A0
> > Arthur Held (Missoula MT) - See all my reviews
> > =A0=A0=A0
> > The color pictures and exploded diagrams are an outstanding introductio=
n and
> > knowledge builder. Mr. Proulx full color pages helped me solve problems=
and
> > understand better ways to use this great joinery technique.
> > Help other customers find the most helpful reviews =A0
> > Was this review helpful to you?
>
> > Report this | Permalink
> > =A0Comment- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
On Dec 5, 11:12=A0pm, "Bill Hall" <[email protected]> wrote:
> =A0 If you Google "youtube Kreg master". You can view a really good tutor=
ial
> on ththis system.
>
> HTH
>
> Bill
>
> "Wheelterrapin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
> On Dec 5, 10:12 pm, Morris Dovey <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Wheelterrapin wrote:
> > > Folks I am new to this group but have been playing around with
> > > woodworking for awhile and just recently was given a Kreg Pocket Hole
> > > Jig. I am a 64 year old grandfather laid off from my job of 35 years
> > > and raising two grandkids so I am on a very limited income. I am
> > > interested in the Kreg Project CD and was wondering if anyone had
> > > purchased it and what they thought of it. I do not have money to wast=
e
> > > so I am looking for advice from you experienced woodowrkers whether o=
r
> > > not this is something I should try and purchase. Thanks guys for your
> > > help and allowing me to be part of yuour group.
>
> > If you live near a Woodcraft store, drop in and ask if you can watch
> > theirs in the store. (Which is what I did.)
>
> > --
> > Morris Dovey
> > DeSoto Solar
> > DeSoto, Iowa USAhttp://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/
>
> I wish I did live near a Woodcraft Store but I don't. I live in North
> Central, Aarkansas. I appreciate the response.
>
> Paul- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks Bill,
Paul
Wheelterrapin wrote:
> Folks I am new to this group but have been playing around with
> woodworking for awhile and just recently was given a Kreg Pocket Hole
> Jig. I am a 64 year old grandfather laid off from my job of 35 years
> and raising two grandkids so I am on a very limited income. I am
> interested in the Kreg Project CD and was wondering if anyone had
> purchased it and what they thought of it. I do not have money to waste
> so I am looking for advice from you experienced woodowrkers whether or
> not this is something I should try and purchase. Thanks guys for your
> help and allowing me to be part of yuour group.
If you live near a Woodcraft store, drop in and ask if you can watch
theirs in the store. (Which is what I did.)
--
Morris Dovey
DeSoto Solar
DeSoto, Iowa USA
http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/
"Wheelterrapin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:3d5b6406-c29f-4cad-b2d2-5275f03da3a8@g38g2000yqn.googlegroups.com...
> Folks I am new to this group but have been playing around with
> woodworking for awhile and just recently was given a Kreg Pocket Hole
> Jig. I am a 64 year old grandfather laid off from my job of 35 years
> and raising two grandkids so I am on a very limited income. I am
> interested in the Kreg Project CD and was wondering if anyone had
> purchased it and what they thought of it. I do not have money to waste
> so I am looking for advice from you experienced woodowrkers whether or
> not this is something I should try and purchase. Thanks guys for your
> help and allowing me to be part of yuour group.
>
> Wheelterrapin
I am betting that you can find information on the jig at the local library
and or searching Google. The jig is simple to use, I'd suggest
experimenting and practicing. I have been using the Kreg jig for 10 + years
and did not know a CD existed.
On Dec 5, 10:07=A0pm, "Leon" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Wheelterrapin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:3d5b6406-c29f-4cad-b2d2-5275f03da3a8@g38g2000yqn.googlegroups.com...
>
> > Folks I am new to this group but have been playing around with
> > woodworking for awhile and just recently was given a Kreg Pocket Hole
> > Jig. I am a 64 year old grandfather laid off from my job of 35 years
> > and raising two grandkids so I am on a very limited income. I am
> > interested in the Kreg Project CD and was wondering if anyone had
> > purchased it and what they thought of it. I do not have money to waste
> > so I am looking for advice from you experienced woodowrkers whether or
> > not this is something I should try and purchase. Thanks guys for your
> > help and allowing me to be part of yuour group.
>
> > Wheelterrapin
>
> I am betting that you can find information on the jig at the local librar=
y
> and or searching Google. =A0The jig is simple to use, I'd suggest
> experimenting and practicing. =A0I have been using the Kreg jig for 10 + =
years
> and did not know a CD existed.
Thanks for the information.
Wheelterrapin
On Dec 6, 12:14=A0pm, Bored Borg <[email protected]>
wrote:
> I've got the Kreg " Trim Carpentry" DVD and it's aimed squarely at the
> on-site bloke going round tarting places up after the plasterers have mov=
ed
> on. Interesting but not really hobbyist stuff.
>
> I only heard about PH stuff fairly recently when a friend showed me some
> stuff he had done, I tried it and was immediately and completely hooked.
> With certain reservations,, this is the best thing since sliced bread.
>
> At the time, I found this book useful.
> The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book
>
> The projects are beginner friendly. and have full drawings and stock cutt=
ing
> info and yet are "basic building block" technique teachers that you can
> mutate into just about anything you like. The whole technique can really =
be
> summed up simply though - cut everything square, clamp components TIGHTLY
> together on a flat table before screwing.
>
> Save the money for the DVD and if you haven't already got one, =A0buy a c=
heap
> 'lectric mitre saw. If you can effortlessly turn out accurately square-cu=
t
> sticks (of the right length,) you are pretty-well sorted.
>
> > The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book (Popular Woodworking) (Paperb=
ack)
> > by Danny Proulx (Author) "A NUMBER OF COMPANIES MANUFAC-ture pocket hol=
e
> > jigs, and a few specialize in making and supplying different styles of
> > fastening screws..."=A0
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Drilling-Project-Popular-
> Woodworking/dp/155870687
>
> > 9/ref=3Dpd_bbs_sr_6?ie=3DUTF8&s=3Dbooks&qid=3D1228583052&sr=3D8-6
>
> > 6=A0used=A0from=A0$13.65
>
> here're all the reviews
>
>
>
> > 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
> > =A0Just buy a Kreg Jig? This is the book for you!, January 19, 2008
> > By=A0
> > Kevin L. Cradic (Kansas City area) - See all my reviews
> > =A0=A0=A0
> > This has nice projects even someone just starting out will find they wa=
nt to
> > make. Simple instructions with enough drawings and measurements make it=
a
> > must have for the new Kreg Jig owner. This will give you enough practic=
e to
> > make a few things and then move on to bigger and better projects with t=
hat
> > ingenious jig.
> > Help other customers find the most helpful reviews =A0
> > Was this review helpful to you?
>
> > Report this | Permalink
> > =A0Comment
>
> > =A0
> > 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
> > =A0BUY THIS BOOK!, December 5, 2007
> > By=A0
> > Nick M - See all my reviews
> > A terrific book! Well written, clear, concise, with great color photos =
that
> > speak volumes. Skip the Kreg TRIM CARPENTRY DVD, and buy this book inst=
ead.
> > Be well.
> > Help other customers find the most helpful reviews =A0
> > Was this review helpful to you?
>
> > Report this | Permalink
> > =A0Comment
>
> > =A0
> > 10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
> > =A0Fair to partly Cloudy??? Still GOOD BOOK!!, September 6, 2005
> > By=A0
> > Leslie C. Gapen - See all my reviews
> > =A0=A0=A0
> > I notice this situation alot.. sometime in these books they like to adv=
ertise
> > easy to follow simple to understand complete instructions.. well this b=
ook is
> > better than most I've seen but it still lacks detail on some of the
> > projects.. the truth is most who buy pocket hole jigs are those who hav=
e very
> > little woodworking experience and need that extra help in details of th=
e book
> > and plan.. some of the projects in the book are nice and are good start=
ers.
> > the book also brings home the concepts of the pocket hole jig... this w=
ould
> > be a great book for a beginner.. however if you already understand how =
to use
> > a pocket hole jig.. shy away and buy something more challenging.. Danny=
Proux
> > .. does a nice job with this Book!!
> > Help other customers find the most helpful reviews =A0
> > Was this review helpful to you?
>
> > Report this | Permalink
> > =A0Comment
>
> > =A0
> > 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
> > =A0Great tips make this nifty tool even better!, December 23, 2004
> > By=A0
> > Alice McCardell "librarian/woodworker" - See all my reviews
> > =A0=A0=A0
> > I just love this book. I couldn't believe how easy it was to build one =
of
> > these tables using Proulx's instructions and techniques. The Kreg jig i=
s
> > fabulous on it's own but these instructions make using it even easier.
>
> > I initially borrowed this book from the library but liked it so much I =
bought
> > my own copy. Considering how expensive wood can be, it's well worth the=
money
> > to have this to refer to.
> > Help other customers find the most helpful reviews =A0
> > Was this review helpful to you?
>
> > Report this | Permalink
> > =A0Comment
>
> > =A0
> > 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
> > =A0Great source book for those new to building w/pocket holes, May 28, =
2004
> > By=A0
> > Arthur Held (Missoula MT) - See all my reviews
> > =A0=A0=A0
> > The color pictures and exploded diagrams are an outstanding introductio=
n and
> > knowledge builder. Mr. Proulx full color pages helped me solve problems=
and
> > understand better ways to use this great joinery technique.
> > Help other customers find the most helpful reviews =A0
> > Was this review helpful to you?
>
> > Report this | Permalink
> > =A0Comment- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
I appreciate this information, I will go and check out this book.
Thanks for the help.
Paul
On Dec 5, 10:12=A0pm, Morris Dovey <[email protected]> wrote:
> Wheelterrapin wrote:
> > Folks I am new to this group but have been playing around with
> > woodworking for awhile and just recently was given a Kreg Pocket Hole
> > Jig. I am a 64 year old grandfather laid off from my job of 35 years
> > and raising two grandkids so I am on a very limited income. I am
> > interested in the Kreg Project CD and was wondering if anyone had
> > purchased it and what they thought of it. I do not have money to waste
> > so I am looking for advice from you experienced woodowrkers whether or
> > not this is something I should try and purchase. Thanks guys for your
> > help and allowing me to be part of yuour group.
>
> If you live near a Woodcraft store, drop in and ask if you can watch
> theirs in the store. (Which is what I did.)
>
> --
> Morris Dovey
> DeSoto Solar
> DeSoto, Iowa USAhttp://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/
I wish I did live near a Woodcraft Store but I don't. I live in North
Central, Aarkansas. I appreciate the response.
Paul
If you Google "youtube Kreg master". You can view a really good tutorial
on ththis system.
HTH
Bill
"Wheelterrapin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
On Dec 5, 10:12 pm, Morris Dovey <[email protected]> wrote:
> Wheelterrapin wrote:
> > Folks I am new to this group but have been playing around with
> > woodworking for awhile and just recently was given a Kreg Pocket Hole
> > Jig. I am a 64 year old grandfather laid off from my job of 35 years
> > and raising two grandkids so I am on a very limited income. I am
> > interested in the Kreg Project CD and was wondering if anyone had
> > purchased it and what they thought of it. I do not have money to waste
> > so I am looking for advice from you experienced woodowrkers whether or
> > not this is something I should try and purchase. Thanks guys for your
> > help and allowing me to be part of yuour group.
>
> If you live near a Woodcraft store, drop in and ask if you can watch
> theirs in the store. (Which is what I did.)
>
> --
> Morris Dovey
> DeSoto Solar
> DeSoto, Iowa USAhttp://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/
I wish I did live near a Woodcraft Store but I don't. I live in North
Central, Aarkansas. I appreciate the response.
Paul
On Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:07:28 -0600, Leon wrote:
> I am betting that you can find information on the jig at the local library
> and or searching Google. The jig is simple to use, I'd suggest
> experimenting and practicing. I have been using the Kreg jig for 10 + years
> and did not know a CD existed.
Leon, they give away the CD (DVD?) showing how to use it - or at least
they used to. What the OP is referring to is one showing projects that
can be made using the jig.
I haven't watched it so don't know if it's worth the money or not.