Kreg 720Pro Is BAD! I Made It Better!

I got the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig 720Pro to review and compare to the Kreg K5. I've been using the Kreg K5 pocket-hole jig for almost four years now. I've drilled more pocket holes than I can count. I think if you're deciding between the Kreg 720Pro vs the K5, you should get the K5. The K5 is a much better made jig than the 720Pro. The Kreg 720Pro is poorly designed and feels cheap. These are my thoughts.
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0:00 Intro
0:56 Pocket Hole King
1:40 Unboxing Kreg 720Pro
2:42 720Pro Self Adjusting Clamp
4:07 Adding 720Pro Extension Wings
5:54 720Pro Dust Collection
6:28 Kreg Messed Up
7:44 Kreg 720Pro Drilling Pocket Holes
9:16 720Pro Compact Mode
9:30 Mounting 720Pro to a Board
10:50 I Fixed the Kreg 720Pro
12:20 Kreg 720Pro is Cheap
13:48 Outro
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[@731Woodworks]

I found a BETTER pocket hole jig with a LIFETIME warranty: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4iaYmt8a7GcgbM

[@jamesbeecher4431]

Matt, you missed one feature of the 720Pro. You can take it to the work. You can leave sheet goods for whatever on top of cookies (or other spacer) on your bench and work your way around the panel with the 720Pro. So no more needing to try and balance a 3/4" thick piece of plywood in the jig. I think that is why the 'Lego-like' attachment of the wings. Easly removed so the jig can work horizontally on the bench. . Keep up the great work!!!

[@clemoniii]

If you don't read manuals. You ARE NOT always reviewing the entire product. I am shocked by the number of reviews that say, "I don't know what this is for..." or they set up products incorrectly and base reviews thereon. Those aren't "reviews." Those are uninformed opinions. Maybe that's why you aren't sponsored. That is my uninformed opinion.

[@cholo6182]

Got a sense of humor I'll sell you for a dollar. 😂

[@jayhall1969]

“Just sweeping your sawdust“ HA! Love it!

[@731Woodworks]

👊

[@mariangraham9074]

The reason the wing compartments are attached as they are is that they are intended for removal! If you remove them, flip the main unit for use with a piece of plywood, you can them set the front of plywood on the wings to support it. By locking them down you've eliminated this feature unless you want to undo the screws each time you get to pout pocket holes into the edge of plywood (or any other stock).

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks. I don't think I would ever use it the other way. I've had the K5 for a long time and never needed to use it flat. I do have the R3 though so that may be why.

[@chrisgosser1286]

Laughing my butt off when you tried to open the storage and hit the dust collect hose and just stopped. Good stuff. Great video.

[@731Woodworks]

lol it really did surprise me

[@stevemurrell5947]

Great review! I agree with you on the cheaper feel and the "less than positive" feel on the clamping handle. The main thing I don't like is that you can't remove the drill guide and use it as a portable pocket hole jig. I feel that the K5 is a more solid and versatile system. Think I'll stick with my K5. Again, great review and I love your channel!

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks. K5 is the way to go

[@davidj.kester7979]

@@731Woodworks out of blue ones maybe yes butt ever have don pock holes yet im just going by seeing and hereing you all

[@rubdirtonit6734]

Swap the the wings from left to right and have them lift from the back, to avoid bumping the lid against the vacuum hose.

[@davidj.kester7979]

to me it look like thay wor made to go your way

[@Three_Dog_Gaming]

When my wife and I moved into our house, my parents bought us a couple power tools as house-warming gifts. They're very carpentry oriented and I've been watching them do stuff kinda like this almost all my life while I live with them, but was minimally involved. It didn't interest me at the time. Anyway, I didn't notice until last weekend that they had bought for us one of the small pocket hole jigs that needs one of the separate clamps. It was just sitting there still in the wrapper! There was even a box of extra Kreg screws with the different thread sizes and lengths! It's like they knew what they were buying us! XD First this I did with it? Used it to make some chevrons. Thanks for the extra encouragement in the videos. I haven't had the drive to get out and try my hand at woodworking. I ended up building a shutter for my kid's bedroom window last weekend as well and it fits pretty well minus how the hinge is mounted on the house. Regardless, sometimes, I just need to be reminded that it honestly doesn't matter if other people like what I make or do. Each time I do anything with wood or my saws, I'm a little better at it and that's really what matters! Thanks!!!!!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad to help

[@snoykster2216]

One thing I do not understand about Kreg is that a lot of their items they make, they do not use glass fiber reenforced plastics. It would be a little more costly but everything they make would flex less and would feel less cheap.

[@MichaelWilson-oy9bi]

Your board mount could have been cut so the back edge lined up with the back of the jig. This would allow the jig to be used in the 'flipped' orientation for sheet goods. I don't know how it would be flipped with the storage wings vertical. Maybe fine since you have screwed them down.

[@gomrko]

I was thinking the same thing. Flush mount it to the back of the board and you can use it in both orientations. Maybe alter the width of the board so it is flush mounted to the front too, to use the clamp both ways. I like that the K7 folds up but if it is going to be flimsy, nevermind..mount it to a board. I have the K5, mounted on a board. I think I prefer the K5 especially because I can use it with the HD accessory head and HD screws for quick strong 2x4 construction. The K5 works well except for the storage box latches, i added Velcro after everything fell out the second time.

[@chriswhitley3283]

I am basing a project I am currently doing on the pocket hole. I had picked it up couple years ago and it’s been moving from one tool box to another. Then I started watching 731 and started thinking why not instead of why. Haven’t got up to using it yet but I think it’s going to give me versatility. And I needed something to try to get me back on the horse after some injuries and other issues the doctors diagnosed while treating the injuries. We live and learn. That’s what keeps us coming back.

[@731Woodworks]

for sure

[@jasonlewis3620]

I love your honesty! I agree with you professional definitely needs to be held to a higher standard and they let us down with this tool! I have been on fence about this and 716’s review made me skeptical of it and now with your input I think I need to hold off and hope for a new or updated version. Sadly I don’t think their R&D department has any woodworkers involved.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you so much!!

[@adammacdonald5187]

I love the honesty of this review. Sometimes bigger and better isn’t actually better. Thanks for the review and keep up the good work. 👊🏼👊🏼

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you 👊🏻

[@raywright2401]

The wings are useful when separated. I'm presently using them to pocket hole large cabinet panels and the wings help balance nearly the whole sheet. Yes they are fairly cheap but at the price point and usefulness ratio is very high for budding woodworkers.

[@SanDiego2015]

1) Read the directions. The box wings are the “pro” option. The jig has built in supports that pop out from the body. 2) the “depth stop” you refer to is actually a stop block jig for repeating the hole drilling locations. You can design and build your own jig, just as others have designed K5 mounting and jig stations 3) The new drill has engraved depth marks to assist in setting the stop depth. Because so much is done using plywood that varies in thickness, stops still should be set based upon test results. 4) the automatic thickness clamping is part of horizontal or vertical use. Time will tell how the clamp holds up While the review is informative, it leaves things out that actual use over a few projects may help potential users decide whether or not to purchase. It certainly appears that Kreg will discontinue the K5 design. Time and fan base demand will make the final determination.

[@731Woodworks]

1. Directions? Umm naa. I don't really need those for this. 2. I misspoke. I know what it is. 3. They aren't engraved. They are printed on and will wear off over time. 4. I would rarely if ever use it other than vertical. Never have on the K5 or had the need to. The K5 is far superior. Kreg missed the mark with this. It is made with cheap materials. It won't hold up for someone who actually uses it a lot. I am the fan base. I have been a huge fan of Kreg for several years and have recommended a lot of their products on this channel. This one doesn't measure up to the standard of products they've had previously.

[@RayRay-pg3fx]

I have used my Massca Pocket Hole Pro M2 jig for months now and it works great!!!! All aluminum with a vac port. Was less than the Kreg without the vac port.

[@zafarsyed6437]

Kreg needs to give you a holler so you can really make them a real pro version. If they used a harder plastic all the way around, maybe a $5 or $6 difference in their costs- but would have been so much better. Based on what you've shown, I think a pro version should have more aluminum, or denser plastic, metal hinge points, and/or the inside of the plastic cases molded to anticipate someone putting screws into a mounting board...

[@731Woodworks]

I figure after this video, I'll be on the bad list lol

[@jasonjambon]

Thanks for the honest review brother. I was considering upgrading to this new Kreg product and now I might hold off for an update. On a side note, you are one of the individuals that inspired me to start woodworking as a side hustle. I follow your channel regularly from down the bayou in Louisiana. Please keep the content flowing. Thanks again and God Bless.

[@731Woodworks]

awesome! 👊

[@jmcc2828]

Seeing as this video was a year ago, Hopefully someone at Kreg found this video and fixed the issues. I just picked up the 720 today(3/12/2022). We'll see how it goes. Anyway thanks for the info and I love the channel.

[@thomascostello5780]

TYTYTY, looking at it in my computer is alot different than real life. Excellent rundown of a tool I was shopping. U've saved me some money

[@731Woodworks]

👊

[@tcobbish]

So glad I watched this. I was really thinking about getting one. But I think what you said hits the nail on the head, “Good idea, but poorly implemented.” I’ll keep my K5 👊

[@731Woodworks]

K5 is great

[@danareynolds1786]

I noticed that with it mounted to the board, the slots for clamping it to your workbench are now useless without removing from the board. Maybe mount it to the board so it's flush, and then notch the board for the lay-down position. Excellent idea otherwise!

[@TracyJammeh]

First off, if you had attached the bracket to the board the way they are designed to be attached to the jig, then you could remove the jig without taking the whole thing apart. The brackets attach to the jig via key holes. Second, all of that is unnecessary. There are wings built into the jig that you can swing out to place your stock on when drilling pocket holes (I recently discovered this.) No one has ever mentioned this in any video on the 720 that I have ever watched... including the videos about the 720 on the KREG channel. FYI: I saw the girls on Shanty 2 Chic channel using the jig with the built-in wings.

[@billdiehl156]

Thanks for your review! I’ve got the K4 and have been thinking of upgrading. If I do, I’ll now upgrade to the K5 rather than to the 720.

[@sethjohnson940]

LOL I am so glad I didn't upgrade I mean downgrade to this model. Good luck man!

[@731Woodworks]

👊

[@Jimc4007]

Disappointed in Kreg for this thing. Expect much better quality for their prices. Great review as usual!

[@731Woodworks]

I did too

[@mikemaat8491]

One change I think you could make is to align the back of the jig with the back of your board. That way, you can use it in vertical orientation more easily

[@wehvacwehvac5612]

Kreg should be very, Very embarrassed for the worst of worst quality!!... Thank you for sharing this with me. Widowmaker a man of God. "E Pluribus Unum" D'n Deus Le' Vult!!...

[@Woodcraft716]

Awesome review. Maybe Kreg will revise the concerns people have. Thanks for all you do for this community. I always look forward to your videos and reviews. Great job!

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate you gifting me this. I know I was a little harsh on it in the review, but I do really appreciate the awesome gift!!

[@Woodcraft716]

@@731Woodworks I don't think you were harsh at all. I have the same concerns. I thinks it's a great review. I certainly appreciate all you've done to help me. 👊

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you 👊🏻

[@quoolvic1892]

@@731Woodworks just 1 fist bump lol

[@josephmcilhenney3224]

It takes courage and integrity to be critical. It takes a lot more, MUCH more, to be critical of your friends (or the brand you like). You got it, brother!

[@731Woodworks]

thank you

[@danielhayes9274]

I have both. The dust fixtures on the K5 is garbage. On both, I replaced the boxes as spacers with solid wood wings. That works way better. Tools and bits and screws get stored in dedicated tool boxed. They are cheap. One set in each shop. (2200 miles apart) I prefer the auto depth and the dust collection features of the pro, the ability to use smaller diameter screws of the K5. Great show, thank you.

[@serendipityguy]

Great & Honest Review, but the the K5, there was only one way to insert the material and you could mount the K5 to a piece of Plywood. The 720, if you mount it to the plywood, then you lost the versatility of the multiple ways of inserting the material in the Jig. The Stop Block was nice addon & the wings with more storage is marginal if you actually used the storage. The K5 was just perfect as is, now how will we do anything larger than 2 inches? I really enjoyed your video. Have You considered Armor Tool Auto-Jig Pocket Hole System APJ1400, the lock down tool is much superior.

[@channelnotfound403]

Since I didn't have one of the K4/K5's prior to this one dropping, I went with the 720Pro (even though it might be less awesome), since they are discontinuing the K4/K5 from what I understand. So hopefully the newly created 720 Pro accessories will be a better investment going forward for me. As for mounting to a board, I think I'll mount mine flush with the back of the board, that way I can still lie it on it's back when adding pocket holes to longer pieces of wood.

[@731Woodworks]

👍

[@Rebel1280]

I would love to see a reaction video from Kreg to this.

[@731Woodworks]

Me too

[@vintageflatulence150]

Still using my old Harbor Freight all-aluminum pocket hole jig mounted on a piece of plywood with my own designed dust collection port. Works great for me.

[@731Woodworks]

awesome

[@BPinney]

As a K5 owner, I'm really shocked at the "Pro". K5 wins hands down, nice review.

[@15leftydh]

It seems that they put a lot of time and energy making this tool versatile. I will admit, it can be pretty handy using the tool in more directions rather than just there vertical position. On the flip-side, it seems to have fallen short on the proper tolerances when it came to production. As you said, it's the nature of plastic. It will be even better if you ditch the wings all together and build wooden support wings, in my opinion. Solid review

[@731Woodworks]

thanks

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

I agree with building support wings. Btw, the thing you were missing about the support wings: they made them detachable so you could set them further away to support a long board. However, after seeing how flimsy they are, I wouldn't trust them to do that job well.

[@patrickstiltner1207]

So glad I watched your review....I was just getting ready to buy one.

[@731Woodworks]

Glad I could help!

[@Bray10xxx]

I had bought the K5 not long ago and then seen the 720 pro I was like man I should have waited but after seeing this I’m glad I went with the K5 when I did...I love it!!!

[@ronswoodshack3855]

I’m so glad I got the K5. Just got it yesterday and wow!!!! Game changer!!! Thanks for another great and Informative video!!!!

[@731Woodworks]

K5 is far superior!

[@ronswoodshack3855]

@@731Woodworks I love mine. I was using a little hand held knock off from eBay. It served it purpose and I’m thankful for it, but the K5 man, just wow!!!! I was done with all my pocket holes like bam!!!!

[@thejoshwardchannel]

So far - I’ve seen ONE positive non sponsored video for this jig - and honestly, I think they’re trying hard to get a Kreg sponsorship - therefore I won’t name names. That said, you’ve helped me make my mind up - I’m staying with my K5. I really hope Kreg takes a step back, LISTENS to their customers and redo the plans for this. Bottom line - the consumer shouldn’t have to “fix” a PROFESSIONAL model...period. What stinks now...they’ve officially discontinued K5 gear and EVERYONE is buying them up. Hard to find the accessories now. Anyway, I ‘Preciate ya! I’m just a little South of you in MS. God bless!

[@mr.preece8137]

“People say it won’t hold up. I’ve had some of this stuff for four years.” *Shaker dresser rolls eyes*

[@731Woodworks]

🤷‍♂️

[@andyfunke9484]

I've been building with pocket holes since buying a K2 Master System in 1993. The first thing I built was two toy chests. They've survived all five of my kids, and seven grandchildren so far. I can't say as much for the toys though.

[@mr.preece8137]

@@andyfunke9484 fair enough. I’ve had a few bad experiences with them. Particularly with hardwood and mdf.

[@tombstone4362]

You should reach out to them, work out with them to name their next model the 731

[@731Woodworks]

lol that'd be cool

[@DemocracyIsNotASpectatorSport]

And build it to pass down to your kids.

[@hansdegroot8549]

@@731Woodworks K731WW

[@RC-ol7eg]

I feel sure they added the “pro” word to attract the average buyer. But, to the average buyer, space is a commodity so the device that folds up is very practical to us amateurs. I’m green with envy over your shop, tools, and space.

[@trentwinston2914]

You actually pushed me over the edge on purchasing a Kreg K5. I'm glad I did because if I had waited, I would have assumed that the "latest greatest" would have been the "latest greatest." There's a chance that I would have blindly purchased the 720Pro. After watching this video, it looks like Kreg, who I greatly respect, dropped the ball on this one. I'm sure that there's a logical reason why Kreg sacrificed their wonderful image with this tool, but That isn't acceptable. I'm proud of my K5 and expect it to give me many years of accurate pocket holes.

[@731Woodworks]

The K5 is awesome

[@adamhilliard5589]

This was a really good review! I was so excited when they announced this jig and now im torn on getting the discontinued K5 or waiting to see if they address the "cheapness" of the 720. I completely agree with the comments you made about it being "professional". Im assuming they made several versions as they came up with the final design and the fact that they still released this is embarrassing. Why not make an offset hose adapter or possibly make it 45 back out of the way of the storage boxes??? When you put the hose adapter on and it hit the lid it was an instant face palm along with the Homer Simpson "DOH".

[@731Woodworks]

lol

[@makermark67]

Great review, Matt. Love the honesty. This may have already been said in the comments but I've read this one is now made in China whereas the K4 and K5's were actually made in the USA. Little disappointing. Thanks for the review!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@paulmood308]

The best thing about the 720 is I picked up a brand new k5 for 100 bucks. Thanks for honest and thorough review Matt. 👊🏻

[@731Woodworks]

Good choice!

[@johnathanlong4712]

Kreg should sponsor you, a review doesn’t get much better than this.

[@Azntoo60]

Better not so he gives non biased reviews.:)

[@outlawjjwales]

When your sales go stagnant add more plastic. This looks to be their attempt to grab some of that Michaels or Hobby Lobby crowd. Nice review👍

[@731Woodworks]

thanks

[@Silent-G]

Thanks for the review. Not going to waste my money! Great job Matt!

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@ShaneChristopher]

I am having the same issue. The hinges are extremly weak and if you don't baby it, the wings fall off and the latch pops off when you move it. I also get a crooked hole when using 1 1/2" lumber. It does not hold it flush as if the plastic is not strong enough and pulls away.

[@731Woodworks]

yeah, it needs work

[@troyc333]

Before you drilled those wings down, did you make sure the dust collection clears so you can open the box.

[@tracdfar]

I like being able to lay it on its back and use it. I would trim the back edge of your board to keep that option. But all pocket hole jigs need to be mounted. I've had my K4 on a board for 10+ years. Also curious about longevity but I had similar doubts about the K4 and it's still going strong. So, maybe it's just change that we don't like.

[@731Woodworks]

I've never used my K5 in another position. The K4 and K5 were much better made. The 720 won't last. The materials are just cheaper.

[@thorsluter7835]

I've had my K4 for 16 years, the clamping mechanism is starting to get a bit stiff, but other than that, it still serves my purposes.

[@DoresoomReviews]

Great review! I thought I'd found everything I didn't like about the 720, but just about lost it when you found out the dust collection got in the way of the storage lid. As for mounting it, Kreg actually made the 720 jig so you can slide it off of those "Lego" pieces and leave the storage wings mounted to the board. I agree though, I would have liked a way to permanently fasten all of it down too.

[@rajkumaretwaru7342]

Looking to buy one of these thing will be watching and try to get best option for my needs, just a beginner

[@jensbodal2253]

The lego pieces in mine were incredibly hard to attach, if the idea was to be able to easily remove the wings so they can be set at a different distance then they failed there for me

[@jonw6376]

I just did my first pocket hole project, & used the Kreg 720 Pro. I don't know any different (until this video), so it did just fine. I did find that when unclamping, you couldn't just release it. You have to pull the handle up that last little bit for it to release. Again, I don't know any different, so it's all good. If I need to start using the wings for support, I'll likely mount it to a board as well. Thanx, Matt!

[@GLHerzberg]

The mounting board prevents using the jig in its alternate orientation, i.e., the jig's backside needs to be 'flush' with the board's rear edge.

[@rschutz6587]

You are not a big Dummy, you just did not watch the Kreg video on attaching the Storage Boxes. The 720 has a keyhole slot in the bottom. You mounted the adaptors outside the bottom of the jig. The adaptors slip into keyholes on the bottom of the 720, and then two screws goes through the adaptor into the board. This lets you quickly take the 720 off the board and reorient it, and then replace it. Just watch the "Set up a pocket-hole workstation: Kreg® Pocket-Hole Jig 720/720PRO" and go to minute 2:00 and you can watch it. Love you channel.

[@rickmelcher6845]

I bought the 720, but forwent the “pro”. I’m more concerned about pocket holes…not some plastic boxes costing another $35 on Amazon. I just use other Kreg clamps for portability and not make a board to lose it. Thanks!

[@jimmcwhirter3798]

I just purchased this yesterday at a local big box store. And I had to return the first one because the drill guide was defective - the metal guides were missing (!), looks like a final ream and press step were skipped in manufacturing. How such a glaring omission can get past a modern manufacturing QC process mystifies me. Then the one I exchanged that for (which I made them open to verify it was not similarly defective) also had issues with the drill guide. This one had the metal inserts (yeah!), but the plastic had not been fully bored out on the exit to where the guide meets the work piece! The drill bit would not pass through. I really needed to finish the project I was working on so I just ran the drill through the guide and bored out the plastic, finishing the missing manufacturing step for them. This is my first Kregg product and I am not impressed with their quality control. After I spent a day using it I came away with pretty much the exact same impression as your review. It works, but it seems cheap, flimsy and a lack of attention to details (like the storage lid interfering w/ the dust collection!). And my experience with manufacturing defects doesn't do anything to improve my perception.

[@fadhelhaider4418]

You could have placed the back side of the jig on the edge of the board so you can use the jig on the horizontal position

[@731Woodworks]

👍🏻

[@douglawrence98]

Maybe you noticed by now. There are fold out wings at the base to help stabilize it. Not sure how much it helps.

[@greatgrandpaswoodworking]

Thank you ever so much. I have a K4 given to me by my older sister from when she made doll furniture years ago. When the K720 Pro came out I decided to get one for the wings and it was the latest and greatest. After watching I decided to go with the K5. Like you I'm sure the K720 Pro is nice but there are some, ever so minor issues I question the long time durability. I am a Kreg fan too.

[@731Woodworks]

The K5 is awesome

[@michaelvansanten2580]

Just an idea, but mount the storage side of the jig flush with the board so you can still use it both vertical and horizontal?

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks. I never use them horizontal. I have the R3 that I use for that.

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

The problem with mounting it to a board is now it's incovenient to flip it to take advantage of being able to easily pockethole sheet goods. Better to just mount it that way and use it for a dedicated sheet pocketholer

[@stvcolwill]

hey there.... if you would have mounted the unit flush to the back then you could use it flipped up (flat) like it was meant to for versatility. also, Screwing down the wings negate positioning them out and away for larger pieces, see their video.

[@robinhood3112]

I have had a kreg for years and I love it. Thanks for the review. I'll keep my k5. What a man just throw those instructions away. GOD BLESS

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@bigfootseahawk9997]

Matt, as a tool head and amateur woodworker. ...ll be honest, not too often I see Ridgid tools in use on KZbin. I enjoyed your review and am also the proud owner of the Kreg K5. But.. I kinda noticed your Ridgid drills and thought to myself... well thats cool ! its usually always Dewalt or Makita. Have a great rest of your sunday and god bless 👍

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks. I got these Ridgid ones when I first started for the lifetime warranty. They've been great

[@pedroramos6408]

I got the kreg jig k4 an k5 and I am glad didn't buy the 720. Thanks for this review.

[@blackrockbrewing5141]

I'd rather have my K4. They were built more solid. Which, I can see is also a mistake marketing wise. The old ones last so well, people don't need to buy the new one. Maybe one reason they are building them cheaper now.

[@bbqguy6538]

I recently purchased a massca pocket jig. Been very happy with it..

[@731Woodworks]

Got one of those coming

[@bigt33]

Nice job on the unboxing Matt, the fact that you tell us exactly how you feel is very refreshing! Thank you Matt !

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RickInMaryland]

I will not purchase the new Kreg jig. I have the K5 and I'm happy with it. I'm surprised that Kreg didn't produce a jig specifically for plywood since half-inch and three-quarter-inch plywood are not actually half-inch and three-quarter inches respectively. Some woodworkers don't know this. They go on Facebook and ask why the tips of the screws are poking out of the wood. Other woodworkers forget this difference until it's too late.

[@731Woodworks]

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[@oldguy1030]

Your critique was honest and interesting but much of what you are concerned about doesn't really matter much to me: Realistically, almost all the pocket hole work that I do is not precision in the way that the stop-block has to be within 1/8" or so. It doesn't matter to me. Yes, my 720 doesn't feel quite as solid as does my K5 but it holds stuff where it needs to be and the automatic adjustment speeds thing up. The ability to fold up the wings means that the thing stores very nicely. If you have limited space this is a very important thing. Yeah, it's actually weird that opening the wing will be obstructed by the dust collection. But I don't really need to open the wing all the way most of the time (or open it at all) and if I really must open the wing I'll simply remove the hose from the dust collection port (it's really quite easy). So far I prefer the 720. I'm not getting rid of the K5 quite yet but at this time it is sort of taking the back seat.

[@beccamayberry9907]

Awesome review! I watched Mike’s video first and decided to splurge for the K5 before it was sold out for sure and I’m super happy. Hopefully they make some improvements on quality on the 720pro in the near future.

[@731Woodworks]

you made a good choice

[@jamisonr]

My K5 broke on the first project I used it on, specifically the connection point between the driving rod and the sliding part of the clamp sheared off. Sadly I couldn't take it back because I'd had it for years without ever using it. I bought the pro afterwards, and while I do not like the cheap feeling, it has helped do a thousand holes probably and works just fine. I have since retired it for all but cabinets because my dowelmax jig is absolutely superior for alignment and strong joints, at the cost of speed.

[@DsHardWoodCreations]

I could see an issue with maybe lining the front of the jig flush to edge of plywood in case you needed to flip it on front edge if doing large piece of ply.

[@731Woodworks]

I have an R3 I use for large plywood pieces

[@Belizzle]

Just a thought, if you mount the jig flush against the back of your board, you could still use it in the horizontal position if you wanted to instead of having to drop a large sheet in vertically.

[@731Woodworks]

thanks

[@ladykenja2700]

- Thanx 4 sharing an honest review. Gonna run out & try to find the K-5.

[@markturnbaugh8586]

You could have place it closer to the edge so you could still use it tilted the other way. So you could drill holes in a piece of plywood laying down.

[@originalkronoz]

I was gonna pick up one until I saw your video on it thanks you saved me 130$ and I can't find the k5 in store anymore

[@cnote9958]

Kreg really took a step backwards with the 520 and the 720! I bought the 520 with the wings and refuse to use it! The wings as you mentioned are as cheap as they come so I I’ll just stick with the good and K4! Great review sir agree w/you 100%

[@garyhyde8313]

Didn't know a thing about the jig so your video helped a lot. The drill bit doesn't go thru the jig so I'm assuming the first hole will open it up

[@onehappydawg]

Just bought the 720 pro….without the wings….my first pocket hole jig. Great review 😎👍

[@jeremys8706]

You can slide the jig off the board while leaving the sides due to the mounts sliding in. Then you can use the wings when taking the jig off. Agree with all your comments about design.

[@jrmiller67]

someone might have suggested this already but would it be better to mount the jig even on the back of the board. i was just thinking that the feature of being able to lay a large piece of wood on its side instead of having to balance it on its end would be nice

[@731Woodworks]

possibly

[@rolandgdean]

You COULD make the board hinge up on small piano hinges and still take advantage of the "folding" while retaining the rigidity. You may loose the factory hinge point but it's plastic and thin anyway. AND you could cut "handles" in the ends of the wings so that when it folds up, there's a place to hold it. Meh...just some thoughts.

[@731Woodworks]

Good idea

[@michaelbrucato3608]

Love your videos. Thanks for the review. In regards to the storage boxes if you just swap the side they are on would you still have that clearance issue? Instead of having them open facing you you switch them to have them open facing away from you. Just a thought I do not have the tool just something I noticed that might help with one of the flaws. I like what you have done so far look forward to more videos.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@lukebiba4015]

I put mine on a shelf board with the wings spread out and mounted the storage containers about 12 inches away on both sides

[@TransplantHelper]

I bought the original one 20+ years ago and it still works great

[@proverbshouse3048]

Matt - It appears Amazon still has the K5 available. If you were buying your first pocket hole jig, and seeing the different reviews all over about them, would you buy the 720 Pro or the K5?

[@731Woodworks]

K5 all day long.

[@proverbshouse3048]

@@731Woodworks SOLD - K5 it is then - Thanks for the awesomeness!!!

[@richardlowe2681]

@@proverbshouse3048 K5 is $100 more at Amazon

[@nsanerydah]

Can you switch the drill guide for the small hole or large hole inserts on the 720 pro? Great video as always. Stay blessed brother.

[@musicmotorskate7540]

Good honest review. I was looking to upgrade my Kreg jig but I'll pass on this one. Unfortunately no one sells the K5 anymore. I think I'm using the original pro, I guess I'll keep using it.

[@altorres4760]

Did you address the dust collection issue when you attached the storage wings to the table? Blessings, I love you channel!!!

[@Matt-wb7lm]

Great video. I am curious, when you mounted it did you move the left side box back, so it would clear the vacuum port ?. lol. Keep them coming, I like giving a thumbs up.

[@731Woodworks]

thanks

[@ibeauf]

I wouldn’t say that the clamp “feeling cheap” is a bad thing, unless you can show some sort of quantitative way that the new clamp fails compared to the old one.

[@hardwhitewolf4925]

Love the board mounted idea so going to do that with some of the scrap pieces from building my crosscut table.

[@justinstager385]

YES!! I thought I was losing my mind when I tried to mount the unit down and then utilize the “wings” too. You cant mount both!!! Poor design flaw!! Im stuck with it and gonna make the best😏. How has it been for you till now? Any issues with the “cheap sounding clamp” ? I just got mine yesterday 😊. Lmk

[@shimonweiss1058]

I love your channel more then other woodwork channels because YOUR ACCENT

[@e-train6402]

Awesome review. Earned a subscriber. But,, with the 1" lip on board mount, you can't flip the jig to do sheet boards. It won't sit flat.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@ericrickert3045]

I bought the 720 pro about 6 months ago and the first time I used it was outside for some fence repairs. It was the first pocket hole jig I ever owned and it was awkward to use. I decided then that I will mount it on a board and did just like you did, but made the two side pieces about 4 inches out and it works well now. I simply clamp the board on my workbench and I am satisfied with how it works (so far).