Color | Pocket Hole Kit |
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Brand | General Tools |
Size | One Size |
Material | steel, Wood, Aluminum |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.5 x 9.5 x 9.4 inches |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
Target Species | Crappie Trout Panfish |
Manufacturer | General Tools |
Part Number | 850 |
Item Weight | 1.89 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 2.5 x 9.5 x 9.4 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 850 Pocket Hole Jig |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Style | 76 Pcs. Jig Kit |
Pattern | Jig Kit |
Power Source | Hand Powered |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | 3/8 In. Step Drill Bit (replaceable), 6 in. square drive bit, pocket hole jig with built-in clamp, 3/8 in. steel stop collar, Hex wrench |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 1 year parts |
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Color | Pocket Hole Kit |
Brand | General Tools |
Size | One Size |
Material | steel, Wood, Aluminum |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.5 x 9.5 x 9.4 inches |
About this item
- POCKET HOLE SET: Our easy-to-use tool creates corner and angle pocket hole joints for leg-and-rail connections, building face frame cabinets, sneaking screws into tight spots, and securing picture frames, with unlimited applications.
- ANGLED DRILL GUIDE: The drilling kit includes a pocket hole jig with a clamp, replaceable #32 - 3/8" step drill bit, 3/8" steel stop collar, and a hex wrench 6" square drive bit. Our wood products are compliant with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
- WOODWORKING STARTER KIT: You have access to 25 coarse drive screws, 25 fine square, and 25 wooden hole plugs to complete your projects. The hard plastic carrying case is convenient when bouncing back and forth from home to the shop.
- SCREW STARTER TOOL: DIYers and expert artisans turn to our jig kit to build their wooden projects. Use the jig to drill steeply pitched counter bores in one joint member, then drive self-tapping screws (without pilot holes) into the other member.
- GENERAL TOOLS: We're a recognized leader in designing and developing specialized precision tools dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. We encourage artisans and DIYers to work smarter, measure better, and repair more productively.
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Easy to use | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
Accuracy | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.6 |
Versatility | 3.7 | 4.8 | — | 4.6 |
Value for money | — | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | HOWOD Store | SpeedForceUSA | Amazon.com |
material | Aluminum, Wood, steel | Metal, Stainless Steel | Aluminum, Alloy Steel, Wood | Plastic, Zinc |
size | One Size | Medium Size | Medium | 10.75x 10.13x 8.63" |
style | 76 Pcs. Jig Kit | Drill | Modern | Hole Bundle |
target species | Crappie Trout Panfish | — | Mackerel | Crappie Trout Panfish |
number of pieces | 1 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
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ASIN | B00563TOTO |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #193,072 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #459 in Power Tool Accessory Jigs |
Date First Available | April 12, 2010 |
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Making things is fun and rewarding no matter how you approach it or how long it takes to complete. This General Tools Woodworking Pocket Hole Jig Kit is made of heavy-duty aluminum and can help beginners, and the experienced make things like a small patio table, a deck, shelf, home office desk, or for drilling cabinet hardware. Our machine is versatile and built to be portable, bench mounted and designed with a built-in clamping system. Pocket hole joints are ideal for leg and rail connections, cabinet construction, and sneaking screws into tight spots or fastening picture frame miters. At General Tools, we offer over 1,000 products to choose from. We're proud to provide merchants, artisans, and DIYers worldwide with a broad range of affordable, specific-purpose mechanical hand tools and precision measuring and inspection gear.
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The pocket hole jig kit includes the jig with clamps, a 3/8-inch bit, drill step, 6-inch square drive bit, square drive self tapping screws, and wooden pocket hole plugs all in a hard molded carrying case. Pocket hole joints are ideal for leg and rail connections, cabinet construction. sneaking screws into tight squeeze spots or fastening picture frame miters.
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Customers like the performance, value, and ease of use of the pocket hole jig. For example, they mention that it works well, is excellent for the price, and is easy to set up. That said, some complain about the hole quality. They say that it's shallow and difficult to do holes in the width of a board. Opinions are mixed on quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the jig. For example, they mention it works well, gets the job done well enough, and is still usable. Some say the square bit and drill bit work great and are still usably. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...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..." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...Worked out perfectly!" Read more
"...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.*..." Read more
Customers like the value of the tool. They mention that it's excellent for the price, provides a cheaper alternative to drilling pocket holes, and is absolutely worth buying.
"...Tools 854 Adjustable Pocket Hole Jig provides a cheaper alternative to drilling pocket holes...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"Great jig, particularly for the cost. I make a lot of tables/furniture out of 3/4" material, and this is perfect for that...." Read more
"...It's also still cheaper than the plastic Kreg." Read more
Customers find the pocket hole jig easy to use. They say it's simple and easy to set up. Customers say it makes their projects easier and speeds up the construction process. They also say it is a good beginner tool and well worth the money.
"...Real easy to screw to a workbench and fly through material. No issues with the bit breaking yet or poor machining...." Read more
"...It's a great beginner tool to learn how to use pocket hole construction without breaking the bank purchasing the 'other' brand." Read more
"A simple and easy to use pocket hole jig. Mounts to a bench top with a couple wood screws...." Read more
"...Overall the problem is incredibly easy to use and the extra screws are a nice touch, despite not actually using them...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the tools. Some mention that it's well made, with a metal construction and rock solid joints. However, others say that it was built cheap, flimsy, and not a professional quality pocket drill.
"...It also comes apart to allow drilling posket holes on a fixed piece that does not fit into the full jig...." Read more
"This is an excellent little tool. It's not Kreg quality, but it gets the job done well enough...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...The only gripe I have is you must use a clamp. Theirs is flimsy." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the hole quality of the tool. They say that the holes are too shallow, off center, and difficult to do in the width of a board. They also mention that the tool allows for over penetration on holes and that the pocket hole gets cut too close to the edge of the wood.
"...This made the holes too shallow, so the screw heads would be visible...." Read more
"...* The jig clamp is also very narrow, making it difficult to do holes in the width of a board (vs. at the ends)...." Read more
"First, let's be clear: This tool is NOT a Kreg pocket-hole jig!..." Read more
"...a few metal filings that came off the jig when drilling and the holes weren't "clean" (some rough edges) but with a little sanding, they cleaned up..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the tools. They mention that the bit is poorly made and too large for the screw heads. They also say that the square drive bit does not fit the coarse and fine screws that were provided in the kit. Additionally, some customers report that the wood fillers are not the right size and that the hole the bit makes is not even large enough to accept the cutouts. Overall, some find the size to be smaller than expected, but useful for the price.
"...This made the holes too shallow, so the screw heads would be visible...." Read more
"...* The jig clamp is also very narrow, making it difficult to do holes in the width of a board (vs. at the ends)...." Read more
"...I used this to attach a couple of 2x4's, and because the screws were so shallow, I could fairly easily bend and break the connection of the boards...." Read more
"...1. Cannot fit larger pieces of wood easily..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the adjustability of the tool. They mention that it is not easy to adjust for depth, thickness, or different size materials. Some say that the angle the drill is set is not adjustable, and the bit cannot go in deeper into the wood. Overall, some customers feel that the tool is not as adjustable as more expensive brands.
"The holes are almost too small for the provided bit.. The bit has to be at the exact perfect angle or it catches...." Read more
"...and flexible in application, but the fact that there's no actual adjustment of the placement of the holes or changes to the angle because of..." Read more
"...2. Cannot adjust height3. Can not adjust depth..." Read more
"...It did the pocket holes and looked nice just too low I guess for what I needed so ended up screwing thru the ends and filling holes...." Read more
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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!
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.
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.
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.
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018
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