Kreg miniaturizes their pocket-hole jig

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Justin Fink, Senior Editor

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Say hello to the newest iteration of the Kreg jig, which landed on my desk a couple of weeks back...

This latest accessory, which fits into both the K4 and K3 Master System, is called the Micro-Pocket Drill Guide (available July 1st). It was created to allow pocket-screw-fanatics like me to drill holes that are 25% smaller than the typical pocket-holes.

I’m a huge fan of the Kreg pocket-hole system, and I use it whenever possible. I mean, who still uses a biscuit joiner?? I find pocket-screws especially satisfying and useful when I’m back in the shop here at Taunton, because it gives the Fine Woodworking editors heart palpitations to see me use screws instead of dovetails.

The fact is, I’m a big enough fan of the Kreg system that I feel comfortable telling Tool Hound readers that I think Kreg missed the mark on this one.

Don’t get me wrong, the accessory is well-built and includes all of the Kregisms you would expect—metal reinforced drilling-shafts, stamped depth markings, and even a pair of counter-bored holes that can be used to fasten the jig to a piece when there’s no room for a clamp—but it’s the intended uses that I’m stumped about.

Kreg claims the micro-setup will be helpful when working with smaller stock, or when individual pocket-holes need to be…ummm, even more concealed…I guess?

Maybe this is the beginning of an upcoming transition to nothing but small Kreg screws?

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