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(More customer reviews)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.
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Product Description:
The Kreg Jig Master System (K3MS) is the ultimate Pocket-Hole Jig on the market and a great choice for any woodworking enthusiast. Between its front-side clamping capabilities, Dust-Collection Attachment, Material Support Stop, removable 3-hole Drill Guide, and seemingly endless adjustability, this jig truly has it all. If you're serious about Kreg Joinery, look no further than the Kreg Jig Master System.
The Kreg Jig® Master System offers:
Everything you need to get started with Kreg Joinery
Easy access front-side clamping
A convenient dust collection shroud for chip-free work areas
A patented, 3-Hole Drill Guide with a Lifetime Warranty
The patented 3-Hole Drill Guide features a Hardened Steel Core and lets you work wherever you need to most. View larger.
Kit includes everything you need to get started.
The Kreg Jig Master System is the ultimate kit for Kreg Joinery, letting you build professional wood joints quickly and easily. View larger.
The dust collection shroud fits a 1-1/4-inch shop vac hose and keeps your work area clear. View larger.Kreg Joinery: No Glue or Complicated Math Required
The Kreg Jig Master System takes advantage of a technique called Kreg Joinery. Unlike other techniques, Kreg Joinery requires no glue, no complicated math, and no small army of clamps to make wood joints that will last.
With Kreg Joinery, you can finish projects in hours instead of days. You won't spend any time clamping, waiting for glue to dry, or wading through complicated math. It essentially involves drilling a hole at an angle into one workpiece, and connecting it to another workpiece with a self-tapping screw.
Amazingly Strong with Half the Effort
Unlike mortise and tenons, dowels, and biscuits, the self-tapping screws inside of every Kreg Joint hold the stock together without glue. You don't have to worry about precisely lining up dowel holes, or spending hours cutting a perfect mortise and tenon--you simply drill the holes, drive the screws, and move on to the next project.
And because what you see is what you get with Kreg Joinery, you won't spend all your time calculating stock-overlaps and dry-fitting individual workpieces. All you need is simple math to get fast and accurate results.
Kreg Jig Master System: The Ultimate Kit for Kreg Joinery
The Kreg Jig Master System is designed for the serious woodworker or woodworking enthusiast. It can be used for thousands of applications, including furniture making and cabinetry...even simple household repairs.
The Kreg Jig Master System includes everything you need to get started with Kreg Joinery. Its easy-access front-side clamp puts everything within arm's reach and increases the speed of your work. The dust collection shroud snaps easily in place and connects to all standard 1-1/4-inch hoses, letting you say goodbye to woodchips once and for all.
The system's Material Support Stop adjusts to the edge of the board to precisely repeat pocket-hole positions, then swings out of the way for panels. The Drill Guide Block slides in 1/8-inch increments to center a screw in material from 1/2-inch to 1-1/2-inches thick, providing you with virtually unlimited adjustability.
If you're new to Kreg, Kreg also offers the Kreg Jig (model K4), which is ideal for beginners. For basic woodworking or home repair projects, the Kreg Jig Jr. (model R3) has what you need to get started.
The Kreg Difference
While each Kreg Jig has its own features designed to meet the particular needs of its users, all Kreg Jigs share a design and high-quality construction which add up to the "Kreg Difference."
Each Kreg Jig features hardened steel drill guides that carry a 100-percent lifetime guarantee. The body of each Kreg Jig is made from a heavy-duty glass-reinforced nylon that offers the resiliency and flexibility you need without sacrificing strength and durability.
To create a cleaner pocket-hole and a more finished appearance, all Kreg Jigs shroud the bit and support the workpiece through 100-percent of the drill-stroke. The end result is minimal bit deflection, reduced tear-out, and a clean, pluggable Pocket-Hole fit for finished work.
Every Kreg Jig also features an optimized 15 degree drilling angle designed to increase driving efficiency and minimize the overall size of the Pocket-Hole. This same Pocket-Hole can be created by the Kreg Jig in materials from 1/2- to 1-1/2 inches thick.
The Kreg Jig Master System includes a 30 Day Customer Satisfaction Guarantee and Lifetime Warranty on its Hardened Steel Drill Guide.
What's in the Box
Kreg Jig Master System, portable base, face clamp, stepped drill bit, 6-inch square driver, 3-inch square driver, starter screw set, starter plug set, detailed instruction manual, and durable carrying case.
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