I quit buying Kreg tools.

Tool Review of the Kreg woodworking products like the rip-cut, accu-cut, pocket hole jig, precision mitre gauge, face clamps, etc.

I’ve purchased all of these after seeing them recommended in other videos and while a few of them work very well, the majority have been less than impressive.

The best tool doesn’t have to cost the most money, or be purchased at all. Just decide what you need and then look for it, build it, whatever it takes.

I hope this helps you decide if these entry level tools are really going to meet your needs or if you might want to consider better options in the same price range.

This is NOT a sponsored video. I purchased all of these tools and you get my opinion.

The GOOD
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The BAD
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Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:21 Kreg Face Clamp (AMAZING)
0:42 Kreg Accu-Cut (MEDIOCRE)
2:44 Kreg Rip-Cut (JUNK)
3:55 Kreg Precision Mitre Gauge (MEDIOCRE)
6:07 Kreg Pocket Hole Jig (OK)
7:45 Kreg Square Drive Bit (JUNK)
8:19 Kreg Right Angle Clamp
9:05 Kreg Drawer Slide and Cabinet Hardware jig
10:56 Outtakes

[frankmartinmillworks]

I love my Kreg tools, and use them everyday. 40 yrs plus carpenter, builder, cabinet maker.
Thank you Kreg tools.

[ClarenceWhirley]

I was 40 years old and had never took on a home improvenent project. I just figured there was a "handy" gene and i didn't have it. Not too long ago i watched a video on kreg jigs and that gave me enough confidence to buy a few tools. Since then ive done closet builds, chicken coupe builds, and many more. I use some sort of Kreg product in everything I build. They may be cheap, but they gave me the drive and confidence to create with my own hands. Im proud to be a simple DIY guy with a cabinet of Kreg tools. ✌️

[freddiedoyle]

I am going to weigh in here with a slightly different view. While I agree most of the kreg stuff excluding the pocket hole jigs ( I have the k 4 and foremen ) a lot of there stuff is not of the highest quality but would I say they are worthless ??? Not even close in my opinion.over covid I was batching out cabinets for my kitchen and basement remodel and a lot of those cuts were made with the acu rip and acu cut the concealed hinge jig and shelf pin jig . Are there higher quality tool out there that might have made the job easier, of course. But the kreg stuff was perfectly adiquate. To discourage new hobbest by saying you need a real 400$ track saw from a big brand when they could grab 65$ accucut and start making projects ?? Respectfully I can't get behind that

[daveg]

I just finished making my first three cabinets ever. When the subcontractor my daughter was using to order and install her granite top saw them he was amazed at the work. He thought a professional cabinet builder had done them. I did all of it with my keg jigs. The pocket hole jig I have is just like the one you showed and I do agree that one sucks but it is their low end model. I love my rip cut jig. The adjustment is a little difficult but not as bad as you made it look. Kreg jigs make it possible for the average guy to make nice projects.

[AZbone]

I just came across this video and I appreciate the honesty. Videos like this help people like me (new to woodworking) choose or not choose products.

[andrec.]

What one needs to remember is that Kreg tools are not intended for the professional, at least I don't think so. They are intended for the DIYer who wants to save and produce quality work at the same time. I have the Rip Cut, which is cheaper than a table saw and has allowed me to produce some impressive furniture in my craft room along with one of their pocket hole jigs. The rip cut just needs to be used with patience, but once you have it set, you're good.

Too many people expect professional grade stuff at dirt cheap costs and I think Kreg has balanced the two perfectly.

It's easy to nick-pick anything and show how much 'trouble' you are having with it just like a before and after infomercial. Sure the Rip Cut requires a little finesse but it beats trying to hold a perfectly straight line over eight feet with a circular saw.

I don't have the Accu-cut but I plan to get one.

One more thing...Kreg with its products will introduce many to the satisfying world of wood working and when they do decide to stick with it, then will be the time to upgrade your tools. But for the Do it yourself one time project that may be the first and last, they gets my vote.

[michaelkey]

just because you can't get them to work or have some sort of bone to pick with them doesn't mean that other people don't use them. I have no issues with the kreg stuff. It's more than likely user error than it is a problem with the tool seeing as how popular they are.

[bluedragonfly]

Kreg's prices are high for what they are. I used the crosscut sled withy circular saw and had trouble keeping it square and consistent. It kept readjusting, no matter how much I would tighten it. It looks like it should work, but it doesn't. There is a YT'r I follow who uses it all the time to make her cabinets. She doesn't seem to have a problem with it. I thought it was just me not understanding how to use it correctly but your video has helped me to see that it's the product. I do use their pocket hole jig, and it works OK, but screwing in the screw w/out the boards moving is a challenge. You absolutely have to clamp everything.

[BP-dcps]

I’ve had the pocket hole jig, tracksaw thing and a few other Kreg jigs and have had zero issue with them, especially the pocket hole jig and dust collection. In fact, I just used it the other day building some cabinets for a friend and I forgot just how incredibly easy the thing is. Pulled it out, blew the dust off it, clamped it down, turned on the vacuum and went to work. Zero issue. I think some of these gripes are truly petty and potentially user error, but that’s simply my opinion.

[Cecil_X]

I love my Kreg pocket hole jig. I have it mounted to a three foot long piece of MDF, which I hang on the wall. True, I needed to build a jig, but then again, I build things anyway! I have looked at other Kreg "stuff" and came to the opinion that it is built too cheaply.

[cbdeandc]

This was a really well done video and I will watch more of your productions. I agree and disagree with your conclusion. When I first started woodworking about 7 years ago, Kreg tools were inexpensive and did a lot to replace the skills I did not have. Pocket holes were a simple way of constructing face frames, The track saw thing was much less expensive than a Festool. I really learned a lot using them. Now, I use them less and less. I bought a good, actual track saw (Bosch) and it is miles above the Kreg system. I use pocket screws rarely and Kreg works pretty well so I am not likely ot replace with another system. I use dowels more frequently and get a better result. The drawer slide jig was a bust and I never did get it working as well as a scrap of wood cut to specs. I still use the hinge install guide and the shelf pin jig. I think, overall Kreg is a good company and a good place for newbies to start. You are right that for any production work, spend the money and get a grown-up tool.

[stevenleger]

Military grade. I was going to buy them, but I thought they were fairly expensive for junk plastic. Thanks for the video. Coffee is good no matter what

[MB-zjer]

Thank you for your honest insight on the Accu-cut. I was about to buy one, but it looked so cheap I figured I'd better have a closer look. You just saved me a c-note I can put into something better.

[timcottom]

I really enjoy videos like these. It's almost like the people that buy these tools feel like they have to say it's good simply because they bought them. I bought some tools Stumpy recommended and all the tools I purchased were spot on. I did the diy dust collection, epic failure. My hats off to you. I am subscribing to your channel. Thanks Timothy.

[smgri]

Good video...the masca pocket hole jig is awesome . It’s amazing how a company can sacrifice quality for profit .

[enterprise]

I know this is old, BUT. I agree with the cross cut jig, it does suck. However, the Pocket Hole Jig WORKS, as does the dust collection for it. I use my 1 1/4" shop vac for it. It does good but it depends on the user! Now the driver bits they have do suck and the "name brand" screws are $1 to $2 more than an off brand. As for that cross cut jig, I bought a cordless 6 1/2" saw just for it, and it still didn't do well. Luckily, H.D. took it back for full refund. The cabinet jig for the pulls does work also. I did 10 of my sister in laws new cabinets using that jig.

[BigBadWolfst]

I bought the Kreg crosscut years ago. After "practicing" with it on some junk wood, I thought I had it down. Then I used it on my $70 piece of plywood. Long story short, I had better luck with a 4ft aluminum rule and some clamps.

[dandeflavis]

Why would you need dust collection for the pocket hole jig? just cleanup after. Those of us in the real world out in the field don't have time to worry about dust collection.

[loktom]

I have lots of arthritis, looking how you pull that slide jig got me thinking about it.
PAIN!

[carpo]

I built several kitchens with my kreg jig, just the basic pocket hole. I bought it 10 years ago and actually made a tutorial on YouTube for it, it's still up after nine years.

I still use the same jig to this day..

Haven't really had any interest in their other products because they do look flimsy to me.

It's funny that you showed that track saw track, because I literally just saw one of those an hour ago when I was at the Rebuilding Center. Still in the box and everything.

The only other product I have from them is a featherboard for my table saw, and it works very well.
But hey, it's just a featherboard