Kreg 720PRO vs K5 Pocket Hole Jig Review and Comparison

[chang]

Finally, an objective review that points out both bad and good. I knew there were some design flaws just looking at the new 702pro. All the other reviews on youtube at the moment, seem to just kiss Kreg ass and do not point out the design failures. Subscribed!

[dannyh.]

Thanks for the honest review ! I'll keep my K5 !

[sweetpapa]

Thanks for comparing. I just bought a K5 and just heard about the 720. I instantly had buyers remorse until I watched your video.

[garywilson]

Thank you for the objective review. I was getting ready to pull the trigger on 720 pro and after watching your review I think I am going with the K-5. Thank you again.

[tomtremblay]

I have the K5 and love it. Contrary to a comment about the dust collection, I find it to be very good. Yes it does pop out sometimes but I clamp my vac hose for stability and pretty much eliminates any hassle. Thank you for this review. I was going to buy the 720pro for a Christmas give but found a K5 to bought instead. The K5 is rock solid, in my opinion. So many "improvements" companies make to develop a slicker product end up "breaking something that ain't broke". Another reviewer had similar comments so yours are right on and actually noticed a few more annoying design issues. I hope Kreg is watching! Thanks again.

[gflyr]

Thank you for posting another great and honest review. At 6:42 I decided that I am keeping my K5.

[laurco]

Great review thanks. I was just starting to buy a pocket hole system and saw another YouTube review of the 720 which also pointed out how poorly it was made. Bought a K-5 as you suggested. Great point on being able to bring the jig insert to clamp directly on a project if you forget a pocket hole. K-4 and K-5 have been well proven and solid.

[mergalinpillay]

Fantastic review. Have K5, thought about upgrading, but listening to you, shelved the idea. Well done.

[g.m.forsythe]

Excellent Review! I'm really not about to replace my K4, but if I were, I would definitely go with the Armor Jig. It really has taken this tool to a whole new level.

[johnleonard]

Great job. Love my K5 and had no desire to replace it and now I really have no desire to upgrade. The few improvements don’t outweigh the design flaws. Hopefully they will address these issues on the next system.

[Tocsik]

Thanks for your honest breakdown of the pros and cons on the new jig. I bought a K5 master system which I haven't had time to use yet. I saw the new one came out and my 90 day return window closes tomorrow. I think I'll keep the K5.

[nathanpotter]

As I just posted on another page that I can't justify spending the money on the new unit.. cause the k5 unit I have hasn't been used enough to make that purchase. I come across this gem of a video. Now, I am going back to looking at more in-depth videos of how to use the k5 system. I bought it like 7 years ago... and the time plus chemo brain has left all that information in the past and need to relearn how to use it better.

[yupsup]

I used these recently to build a cabinet. I second all the points you brought up.

[cbbbbbbbbbbbb]

Wow. 1 step forward, 15 steps back. Product is terribly thought out. Definitely staying with the K5.

[donaldjones]

Thanks for the honest review I happen to agree with you the K5 is probably the best of the two that like I said I found a K5 on mine and I bought it last night I am bought one for the first time I and I will be using it to be old farmhouse furniture oh no I’m just a beginner builder but once again thanks for your honest opinion and thank you very much

[M-J-P]

Thank you for the excellent review. I returned mine today two days prior to return window. And went with K4.

[brianmorris]

Am happy with my K3, and K5 jigs...worth every penny I paid for them.

[drmnez]

Thanks for the review! Was gonna buy but I’m gonna wait for the next iteration

[mikeboyle]

I am very grateful for this review. I bought the 720Pro and thankfully have not taken it out of the box as of yet. I will be returning this tomorrow

[tonyc]

It was a long review but packed with lots of good, useful detail. Very good. Thank you.