General Tool 849 E Z-Pocket Hole Jig Kit
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Product Details
Manufacturer: General ToolsModel: 849
Product features:
- Heavy-duty aluminum extrusion and hardened steel frill bushings
- Built to be portable or bench mounted and designed with a clamping system built in
- Stop collar for drill
- Hex wrench for collar
- 6-inch square drive bit and screws
Tools and Hardware Reviews of General Tool 849 E Z-Pocket Hole Jig Kit
Customer Review: Poorly Conceived/Designed/Constructed Product
Summary: 1 Stars
This is General Tools attempt to build a pocket hole jig which - unlike some other more expensive pocket hole jigs from other manufacturers - can be used on lumber of varying thicknesses without requiring manual adjustment for each thickness. After working with this General Tool jig for a short time it became apparent to me why other manufacturer's jigs have these adjustments. A one-size-fits-all-thicknesses jig design does not allow for creating strong joints.
I'll do my best to explain why... I bought this product to put together several wooden frames out of 1x3 lumber. I discovered that when using this jig to drill a pocket hole in 1-inch thick lumber the "pilot hole" that is created exits the board approx. 3/16 inch from the boards edge - which means that when you screw 2 1-inch boards together the screw exits one board, and enters the other board, 3/16 inch from each boards edge... This doesn't provide a very strong joint. It would make a much stronger joint if the screw exited/entered the boards closer to the middle of each boards. But it doesn't, and there are no adjustments to make this happen.
Even worse, when you drill a pocket hole in a 2X4 with this jig you will discover that the pilot hole exits the board 3/16 inch from the end of the board! Remember, there are no adjustments for board thicknesses with this jig - whether you drill pocket holes in 1 inch, 2 inch, or any other board thickness the screw will always exit/enter the 2 boards 3/16 inch from their edges, which creates very weak joints that can easily twist apart ripping the screws right out and destroying the wood.
It's a bit difficult to see, but if you view this video carefully ( [...]) you'll see what I'm saying. The video doesn't provide any actual clear shots showing where the drilled pilot-holes exit the lumber (wonder why...) but if you look closely around 34 to 37 seconds into the video you can see just how close the drilled pilot holes are to the board edges on both what appear to be a 1 inch and 2 inch board thickness.
Besides the design of the jig being very poor I found some additional problems with this item... When you first get the jig and place the included drill bit in it you'll notice there is a lot of play. It's impossible to drill precise and/or consistent pocket holes with this thing. The jig is also made of aluminum - I found metal shaving (from the sides of the jig) amongst the sawdust from the holes I drilled with the jig. The jig also comes with 24 wooden "plugs" that you are supposed to be able to insert into the drilled pocket holes. They don't fit - they don't even come close to fitting - the holes that are drilled. (You would think they would, since there are no adjustments on the jig to vary the size or angle of the holes that are drilled, but they don't.)
Description of General Tool 849 E Z-Pocket Hole Jig Kit
For making professional style pocket hole joints with ease. Makes Flush, Corner and Angle pocket hole joints. Can be used a portable or bench mounted jig. Heavy duty aluminum body with hardened steel drill bushings. Applications: Cabinets, Furniture or Other Precision Woodworking Endeavors. Kit Includes: Pocket Hole Jig with Clamp; 3/8" Step Drill Bit & Drill Stop with Hex Wrench; (3) Drill Stops: 1/4", 5/16", 3/8" & Hex Wrench; 6" Steel Square Drive Bit; Square Drive Screws; Instructions and FreeProject Plans included.Jigs Tools
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