Cool tool in my little shop.

[Sharp Blade]

Today is garage clean-up day. So, I decided I needed a better way to store my wood pieces. I designed a bin and decided to practice using pocket holes. I picked up the small Kreg pocket hole jig. I love this thing. So easy to use. Now, since I'm getting ready to build a self contained storage/workbench I can use the pocket hole to my advantage. Yay! It may be a small jig, but to me it's a big deal.

 

[Travis Porter]

Beware of pocket holes, they are addictive. I have that jig, and the older metal Kreg. Have learned to use coarse screws in softwood and fine screws in hardwood, but overall, it is a great tool. Awesome for putting together face frames.

 

[DaveO]

That's something that I don't have. But I have heard rave reviews on pocket screw jointery. My B-day is coming up, I'll have to put it on the list.
Dave

 

[sapwood]

See, all you need is a reason to buy a new tool :mrgreen:

I don't have one, but I heard a hundred raves about their effectiveness. :icon_thum

The pix you posted makes it look soooo simple!

Sapwood

 

[MarkW]

I'm also addicted. I feel lucky that I made this purchase when I was first starting my cabinets. I don't think I would have continued had they not been so easy to use.

That said, it is a very strong joint and almost impossible to blow it as long as you use stop blocks when sizing your wood.

 

[D L Ames]

That is a handy little jig there Anna. I know you will be happy with it. I have the complete Kreg kit and I am always finding new uses for the jig. Enjoy it and let use see some pix of the storage unit you are building.

D L

 

[Steve D]

Not just for face frames anymore. Pocket screws are awesome for a number of applications, they won't land you a feature article in FWW but they are terrific for a multitude of applications. Ditto to the coarse for softer woods/ply and fine for the hardwoods.

 

[Sharp Blade]

And here it is! My cool newly minted woodbin. LOL I used up some ole spruce 1x's for the "cage'. My poor dogs thought it was for them. LOL

 

[DaveO]

Looking good, that should hold a bunch of stock. Reminds me of my first cut-off/shorts & scrap bin that I made. Still in service to date :-D

Dave

 

[michaelgarner]

nice work, be blessed

 

[D L Ames]

Nice looking stock bin Anna. I bet your dogs were relieved when they saw you stacking all your wood in it.

D L

 

[wapitiscat]

Another positive review for the Kreg pocket hole jig. I have the two-holer and love it for quick joinery and face frames. Enjoy!

 

[skeeter]

Yep, the pocket hole jig is a really handy and fast way to go. The wood bin looks great.

 

[Canuck]

Anna,

Really like your wood bin! :eusa_clap (I built one last year as well. I made the mistake of using all 3/4" plywood. It is way too heavy even with casters!:roll: ) Your design allows a better look of what's inside. I have to rummage around inside until I find a cutoff that I can use.

That Kreg is definitely a simple but valuable tool to have around!

Wayne

 

[junquecol]

Hey that is the FREE POCKET HOLE JIG. Recently, I wanted to get another bit and collar for doing drawers in 1/2" ply. This was to keep from having to reset collar on bit. Priced bit and collar and guess what-the one hole mini jig was cheaper than bit and collar only. That makes it FREE. I have used pocket hole jigs since the 80's. Did a set of cabinets using one made from hard maple. Most people spend enough money on junk to buy the Kreg in the first place.