Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System Reviews

June 17, 2010 Sclark 5 comments

Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System

Pocket hole joinery combination kit; everything you need in one case
Drill guide block interchangeable between benchtop and portable base; for materials 1/2-Inch to 1-1/2-Inch thick
Constructed of hardened steel
Includes drill guide block, portable base, dust shroud, material support stop, clamp, bits, depth collar, wrench, screws, case, manual
8-Pound; lifetime guarantee

Includes: Drill Guide Block, Benchtop base, Portable base, Premium face clamp, Material support stop, Dust collection shroud, Drill bit, Depth collar, Allen wrench, Driver bits, Sample screws, Carrying case.

The Kreg Pocket Hole Jig Master System – K3MS is the ultimate pocket-screw Kit on the market and a great choice for any woodworking enthusiast. Whether you’re building your very first pocket-screw project, or you’re in your woodshop twelve hours a day, the Master System is everything for e

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List Price: $ 149.99

Price: $ 129.00

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Written by Professional Woodworker about 2 years ago.

Review by Professional Woodworker for Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System
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I’ve had this for a few weeks now. I tried using the last version of this (K2000), and I wasn’t sure why so many people liked it. I didn’t like the placement of the handle, the plastic at the point of most wear (on the backside of the jig), the mess it made and the price. All of those issues have been fixed, except the price. However, i’ll say that it’s worth it, if you need to do a lot of pocketholes. I had been considering one of the automatic ones, either by Kreg or Porter Cable, so $150 looks a lot better than $800. Plus this is more versatle and less maintenance and uses less shop space when not being used. Totally satisfied with my purchase.
Written by D. J. about 2 years ago.

Review by D. J. for Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System
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Let me first say that like the K3 idea and I’ve had a K2000 for years and loved it. I like the idea of a single tool being utilized in two holders for both benchtop and portable work. It’s also great that you can choose board thickness by just by a simple adjustment without having to remove or add parts.

Now, what I didn’t care for was that the new benchtop system doesn’t hold stock near as firmly as the K2000. This is true because I still have a 2000 and I’ve tested it because I thought it was odd that I could rock the material in the new K3 system benchtop system. The same stock (especially 1/2″ material) was rock solid in the K2000. It’s not enough to make the K3 unworkable, however it is enough that I noticed it right away. I wrote Kreg and they admitted that it doesn’t hold the stock as firm but feel the other benefits outweight it. I’m glad I kept the old K2000 for benchtop work and use the K3 system like I did my old Rocket. In looking at the system, it became obvious to me why it doesn’t hold stock quite as well – there is no lower support for the board and the face of the jig is now a polished aluminum instead of the glass re-inforced plastic which provides more friction. Additionally, the K2000 has a single ram which doesn’t allow the clamp portion to move from side to side, where the K3 system does give a little.

I’m not down on the new tool, however this is a review of my experience and it defeats the purpose if I don’t call it like I see it. If I had it to do again, I’d have remained perfectly happy with the K2000 and then just bought the K3 standard pack.

Edit as of 03-10: I stand by my review but will admit that I have used it a great deal – I simply hold narrow pieces with my left hand while drilling with my right. I was at a woodworking show and a Kreg rep was there. I posed the question as to why the jig does not hold material as solid and while they did admit that this is the case, my reasoning may be flawed. He said that it is due to the “spring” built into the K3 that allows for small thicknesses of wood without having to readjust the clamp. That makes sense to me, it’s just too bad because the forward features of the jig such as that are certainly worthwhile, it just has this little side effect. If you never had a K2000 or earlier model, you would never notice it.
Written by J. D. May about 2 years ago.

Review by J. D. May for Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System
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I bought the K3 Master System based on other reviews here on Amazon and because of the revisions Kreg made to the system (chip collection and front clamp handle). I just finished building a mission style media cabinet and I made all the joints with the Kreg pocket hole system. Overall, I’m very pleased with both the final product and the Kreg K3 Master System. The prospect of using pocket screws to connect the face frame components and to attach the major pieces together (rather than mortise and tenon or tongue and groove systems)gave me the confidence to attack a big furniture project. Kreg’s pocket hole system is not only easy to use, but well thought out. It seems better designed and engineered than some of the piecemeal products on the market (like Rockler and CMT, although I love other products from those companies!). Not only does the K3 system make it easy to set up for any thickness of wood, it also makes it easy figuring out where to put the collar on the drill bit for proper hole depth. The K3 holds your part securely and the dust/ship collector system works like a charm. The only part of the kit that I’m still not satisfied with is the clamp. At times, edge joined wood sections (like a rail and stile on a door) were not held tight enough to prevent movement during the screwing operation. In addition, after fastening the two pieces, I sometimes found that the faces of the boards were not perfectly flat – something I counted on the C-clamp doing for me. I solved the problem somewhat by using bar clamps to hold the pieces together side to side while the Kreg clamp held them on even plane. That’s the only complaint I have. Maybe I just haven’t screwed the clamp tight enough, but it’s difficult to unclamp as it is. I recommend checking twice before screwing once because once the self-tapping screws go in, it is difficult to take them out and make small adjustments. The screws want to go back into the old holes, naturally. I bought the Kreg screws recommended for oak (1 1/4″ fine thread) and they worked perfectly. Nice tight joints, even without glue. Using a little glue is probably better, but not too much or it will get messy, with the face clamp in place.

One note…I used Kreg’s oak pocket hole plugs to fill the pocket holes on the back side of the doors, since they would be visible when they were open. I found the plugs to fit better after trimming 1/4″ off the tail end with my bandsaw. Otherwise they would have protruded from the surface 1/4″ and that would have required a LOT of sanding! After staining, they look pretty good — little ovals at each of the joints.

I have recommended this system to my woodworking friends and I recommend it to you. Don’t settle for any of the smaller Kreg models to start out. Go with this one from the beginning. You’ll be glad you did.
Written by W. Anger about 2 years ago.

Review by W. Anger for Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System
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What can I say? I love this tool. I’ve made 17 face frames and drilled tons o’ holes in the ends and top panels. I’ve had the tool kit for about 6 months now.

When purchasing an x-y panel saw from an ex-cabinet maker, I asked him what he used to attach the face frames. He replied “pocket screws”. I had never heard that term before. I used biscuits and face nails in the past. Well, I tried this tool and it’s great. The face frames are strong (even without glue), the frames attach nicely to the carcases. The only tricky spots are the visible edges on end cabinets, etc. Do yourself a favor and buy two of the right angle clamps that do not come with this kit, they are invaluable for attaching face frames.

Warning, get yourself a spare bit. The mini drill at the tip of the bit breaks SO easily if the bit is dropped by accident. It’s good to have a spare on the go, if one breaks, use the spare and order a replacement. I broke two bits on my 21 cabinet kitchen remodel project.
Written by Steve about 2 years ago.

Review by Steve for Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System
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I have owned the CMT Pro Joinery system and used the Kreg K2000 and neither come close to the K3. The clamp handle placement is great. Unlike the CMT this jig can be used without the toggle clamp by clamping the guide block with an ordinary woodworker’s clamp. My favorite feature is the dust collection. It works flawlessly and greatly speeds up the process since you don’t have to blow chips away after every hole.

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