How to Use a Kreg Jig K4 for Pocket Hole Joinery

Learn how to use a kreg jig k4 for pocket hole joinery. Pocket holes are a great way to join boards together with minimal work and minimal tools. The pocket holes that the kreg jig K4 creates are also decently strong considering they only use screws. The pocket hole is not the strongest woodworking joint but it is one of the most efficient and entry level joints a woodworking can use. I'll be using the Kreg Jig K4 system to join a few 2x4's together for a farmhouse coffee table that I am building. The Kreg Jig K4 when used properly creates perfect pocket holes for Kreg Jig screws in which you can use to mount your workpiece in place. In this video, I will detail every step of the process including how to setup the Kreg Jig, how to drill the pocket holes into your workpiece and how to mount your workpiece with the correct screws. This video will cover the entire process so if you are new to the Kreg Jig system then you will be able to learn how to use the woodworking jig correctly. I think pocket hole joinery is a great woodworking joint to have in your tool kit and can be used on a variety of DIY woodworking projects.
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0:00 Introduction
0:44 Intro To The Kreg Jig K4 System
1:07 How To Secure The Kreg Jig
1:52 Setting The Drill Bit Guide Block
3:00 Correctly Position The Drill Bit Stop Collar
4:21 Setting Up Workpiece Hold Down Clamp
4:54 How to Utilize The Lettered Holes
5:33 Installing The Kreg Jig Drill Bit
6:03 Drilling The Pocket Holes
7:16 Installing The Kreg Jig Pocket Hole Bit
7:22 Do Not Use An Impact Driver
7:27 Mounting The Kreg Jig Screws

[@timdoyon1964]

I’ve used this jig quite a few times, but still found myself unsure of the proper setup. Your video, (which I watched as a refresher), filled in all the blanks for me. I really enjoyed your “no-nonsense” style, which kept the video short and yet extremely informative. That’s a big thumbs-up from me. Hope this message finds anybody reading it healthy, wealthy and wise!

[@shelbybabcock1]

This saved me so much time. I’m a visual learner and this was way better than having to read the directions! Thank you so much!!

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

Your no nonsense direct approach is a perfect example of what a KZbin tutorial should be. Liked and subscribed.

[@gracieferguson1653]

Thank you. Short and sweet and to the point. Exactly what I wanted

[@_Shopfix]

You’re welcome! Glad it was what you were looking for 👍

[@sesnc2145]

A rare KZbin video. Good camera work, good lighting, well explained and demonstrated, no wasted and useless verbiage. Rare! I'm going to go buy the K4 today.

[@rusdvz]

Dude, you're the only one who explained the principle of operation of the kreg conductor so clearly. These fat cats owe you a thousand dollars for every second of your video. Hello from Russia.

[@pquach00]

As a visual learner, I find this tutorial very helpful. Thank you!

[@yahoo2020]

This is the best instructional video I've seen, all the others have confused me, Thank you Sir I can now use my Jig

[@lees7340]

I haven’t used the jig for a while and forgot the how, your video is clear and refresh my memory really well.

[@USA-2491]

Ty for tutorial. Very clear instructions for this old woman (82) ,furniture recycling re-do

[@jasonmathews6464]

Hey man thanks. Kreg should pay you to make their instructional videos. Much simpler, to the point, and communicative. I get tired of watching instructional videos in which people love to provide to much personal information and extra talk. Thanks for the solid brevity.

[@drgolfjim]

Excellent manner in which you explain how to use this Kreg jig

[@kimberleeduncan6143]

This was a very good video! The best I’ve seen. I like how you went thru and took the time to explain. Thank you!!! 😊

[@just.do.something]

Watching this after I used my kreg set a bunch of times and now thinking why did I not watch this before...argh...better late than never. Thanks for the great vid

[@_Shopfix]

Yes! Better late than never! Glad it was helpful, you’re welcome!

[@dwilliams6128]

You seem so kind, and are very thorough, yet it does not come across as anything than informative! Thank you!

[@shannond2707]

Great video, thank you! It's been a while since I've used my jig, ao I appreciate the refresher 😊

[@maryeilers5695]

Thank you for your clear and precise directions on how to use this tool… off to the wood shop.

[@_Shopfix]

You’re very welcome, glad it came in handy!

[@sais9221]

Thank you! Only if I found your video yesterday. I borrowed the exact tool from a friend but couldn't figure out how to set the drill bit depth (missing manual) so I just used best logic and judgement. My pocket holes turned out great. Now Gotta go finish that fence gate.

[@dano7189]

I bought this jig and the instructions with it left me clueless - but alas you sir have shown me how to proceed and I thank you.

[@paulanafziger3183]

Excellent detailed teacher!

[@_Shopfix]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chanelmarie5179]

Thank you!!! I was loosing hope that I was doing it wrong but this video is perfect.

[@jsagers2008]

That’s the best tutorial I’ve seen on the Kreg jig. 👍

[@marianosaab2560]

Hands down the best tutorial for this jig. Thanks so much! Subscribed

[@okayusa6608]

Thank you for the refresher course. I spend to much time trying to figure it out

[@TheRenoFam]

Great video, very informative and had a great pace! Just subscribed! For the love of woodworking!!🎉

[@SunriseAt2008]

Very well explained! This is very helpful and a clear and understandable video tutorial! No nonsense approach! Thank you for your time and work invested in this very good tutorial. Liked and subscribed.

[@ntelford268]

Thank you very much for your clear and precise instruction on how to set up and use Kreg4. I regret that I tried to use mine today, however I neglected the first step and drilled through my jig and😊. Anyway, now I know where I went wrong. Thank you for your help

[@_Shopfix]

Oh no! I’m sorry you drilled through your jig haha glad this video was helpful, best of luck on your future projects!!!

[@cliftonwegener5860]

Simple, concise and informative! Great video. Thanks!

[@eviehawke]

thank you for a straightforward video. you're a great teacher!

[@jcr4698]

That clamping mechanism really makes a difference.

[@_Shopfix]

I agree, the ability to quickly clamp the board makes it really easy to accurately drill out the pocket holes.

[@seagnatprepper9613]

Hadn't used mine in so long ... forgot how (the settings) your video helped me out immensely ... thanks

[@_Shopfix]

I’m so glad this video was so helpful to you!!! Hope you build some awesome stuff!!

[@SwampRabbitMerchant]

Thank you I’ve been trying to figure this out for a long time

[@francisexperience]

great presentation thank you

[@5dearjohn]

Great tutorial for the 4. Thank you.

[@osirisgonzalez5000]

Great demonstration, thanks! Straight to the point!

[@AncoraImparoPiper]

Many thanks for explaining how to use this jig. I was about to make multiple mistakes! I could have read the instructions, true, but it is far more effective to demonstrate its usage. New subscriber :)

[@manyfeather2knives423]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@edwardhogan61]

excellent video, I didn't have sound on my computer but the visual explained it for me

[@FloridaBeaches-st1ub]

Great video! Best video I have seen for the K4

[@toddgermaine]

outstanding video, thank you

[@rustydegeorge5726]

I have this very same pocket hole kit. Thank you for your video and such detailed explanations on how to use it!

[@BlondeExplorer1]

Thank you. This was comprehensive and so easy to follow. I am going to buy a Kreg jig now that I truly understand how to use it. Be well. 😀😀🤗🤗😁😁👩👩

[@ekhoromeo]

Thanks for the info. I have one and ready to use. Great tips

[@_Shopfix]

Glad it was helpful!

[@woofy1238]

Great video! Thank you for breaking it down like this. Extremely helpful

[@user-ib6qc4jf1e]

Thank you! This was very easy to understand!

[@Jinxterman69]

You did good! Succinct, accurate and easy to understand. Thx.

[@Spain42]

Wow great video! Thank you so much

[@_Shopfix]

You are so welcome!

[@BeeReady247]

I'm sold

[@mjremy2605]

Wow! This is so well explained and methodically covered that my brain is absorbing it fast. Most information is not given methodically and scattered. I love your step by step style of teaching. This is the way I process info too. Very grateful for your wonderful tutorial. I was confused by this jig and not sure how to use it. I now also see why I should get the $99 version not the $45 version. I like this one a lot. Sad that it costs so much. We need some competition for pricing. But at least it is made in the US (of imported materials!), so it will be accurate and not wildly off like Chinese stuff. Subscribed.

[@Guzzimaine]

Good pacing, very clear. Thank you!!

[@Marigold200]

I appreciate this video and all the detailed instructions. Thank you so much!

[@ms22401gal]

Good job. Thanks.

[@atraderdiary]

Thanks for this video, very easy and extensive!

[@isabelstaples198]

Thank you - very nicely explained!

[@_Shopfix]

You’re welcome, I’m glad that my explanation is helpful, that’s my goal👍

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So well done. You are a born teacher. I'm a lifetime subscriber, : - )

[@trusttech9942]

Amazing tutorial. Thank you so much for the help.

[@sergioleone4215]

Nicely done.

[@_Shopfix]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@oscarinlg]

Thank you so much. Subscribed

[@umarakhtar]

Thanks man. This is huge help.

[@_Shopfix]

Glad to hear it!

[@Phoenix.Productions]

Hi thanks for going so nice and slow. Very detailed instructions great job. I am going to try to build a Kitchen Island wish me luck.

[@_Shopfix]

Hey, you’re welcome! Best of luck on the kitchen island, you can do it 👍

[@Kiss4cooper]

Great video! Thank you. But I was nervously waiting for you to say you were going to use just the a hole! 😂😂😂

[@bettylou1030]

Thanks, exactly what i needed!

[@_Shopfix]

You’re welcome! And I very much appreciate the comment, that helps a ton ✌️

[@jeffakin8231]

"I'm going to be using the A and C-Holes".... I'm dying, dude!!

[@MitchellNobile]

Great tutorial! Thank you.

[@perfumer8549]

thank you very much this is really helpful

[@javierzavala8206]

muy buena explicación ,,,,,gracias

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@_Shopfix]

No problem! 👍

[@segfam0014]

Thank you. Answered my questions.

[@Mbyrm76]

Awesome instruction

[@oscarpatino586]

Very specific, great job men

[@Ben-attas]

Thank you so much for sharing! Very didactical

[@johnloiacono5569]

Excellent lesson 👍

[@_Shopfix]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@Andrew8885W]

What a great guy 😇

[@_Shopfix]

Hey, thanks! I appreciate the comment

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[@Nchuddle]

Great video, thanks!

[@addammadd]

Totally didn’t snort when he said “B hole”

[@unclet6810]

Thanks for sharing

[@ForceTranq]

Thanks dude

[@_Shopfix]

No problem! Thanks for the comment

[@jasonking852]

i managed to drill through the jig.... should have watched this or read the instructions first 🤠

[@_Shopfix]

I think eventually we all manage to drill through the jig at some point haha

[@RJay207]

Very good! This should be the bar for step-by-step videos. But if I may ask a question: What's the reasoning for not using an impact driver for the screwdriver?

[@sergioleone4215]

It could blow out the end of the hole.

[@JustSayN2O]

Phenomenal tutorial ! However there is no instruction on how to center the work piece within the jig in order to have the pocket holes equidistant from the edges of the work piece. Perhaps there is a guide on the jig? (Like there is a drill collar guide). Or maybe you just have to eyeball it. I hope not. I like things exact. So what's the trick? Thank you !

[@user-hc5qu4ng3i]

Nice video but,Why didn't you tell anything about spacer block?

[@carpdung]

Very Nice!!! Just a quick question: at the 7:18 mark of your video, what drill bit are you using there (with the square head)? Thanks so much!

[@TB-rx2ht]

Awesome video - you explained everything clearly. Can I use this if the board I have is 6"wide?

[@_Shopfix]

Thanks! You can use this jig on any boards regardless of how wide the lumber is. Some people have made Kreg jig wooden extensions so much wider boards can be supported on the jig.

[@snoww2009]

At 4:32, when you turn the clamp all the way back, can it clamp to 4x4 material or a 2x4 on the 4" side?

[@mickeyflanagan4019]

So you set the jig and the collar based on the thickness of the material that you are going to be screwing a board to. As opposed to the thickness of the board that you are drilling into? Is that correct? Thanks.

[@michaelmccoy4989]

Adjust the jig for the piece you're putting the pocket in, and the screw is based off the piece you're screwing it to. Ex. A 2x4 with pockets to a 3/4 board. Set jig to 1-1/2" and use the 1-11/4 screw to join it.

[@mickeyflanagan4019]

@@michaelmccoy4989 Thanks. I don't know why I am having such a hard time grasping this. I'm going to use your example and go practice until it makes sense. Lol. Thank again. Great video and thank you for the response.

[@PilgrimPiper]

Fantastic video. Does this work with 4x4 or is there another tool ? Also, I cant find where to buy this tool. Everywhere I check says unavailable, but, this is a new video. Any ideas to help would be great. Very nice work here

[@_Shopfix]

I’ve never tried using a 4x4 on the jig but you can certainly put pocket holes in 4x4s even if a Kreg jig is setup for 2x4s you can drill into larger material and it’ll work it just won’t be positioned right in the center of the 4x4 if that makes sense. You might need to buy a Kreg jig that you can just clamp onto the 4x4 instead of the k4 jig if the lumber doesn’t fit within the clamp provided on the k4.

[@ame7165]

good video, but like every other one I've seen, it skips I detail I can't seem to find info on. is there no pilot hole for the end of the piece and for the piece you're going to attach your drilled piece to? are the screws just self-tapping? what if you're concerned about the piece cracking without a pilot hole?

[@JohnQuePublic903]

He said A-hole, B-hole, LoL

[@jeffakin8231]

"3 FOURTHS MATERIAL". hahahahahaha... fourths.. hilarious dude

[@georgioacronimakis8434]

if I have a 15mm thick which length of screw do I use and where I put the kreg jig

[@_Shopfix]

15mm thick would be about 5/8ths, so I would use the 5/8ths mark on the jig and you'll use a 1" screw.

[@kurthougaard557]

Hej, hvor kan jeg købe denne Kreg Jig K4 system bor i Danmark

[@_Shopfix]

Jeg er ikke sikker på, hvor du ville være i stand til at købe en kreg-jigg i Danmark, men du kan lave en DIY-lommehuls-jig, hvis Kreg-jiggen ikke er placeret der. Måske du kan købe det online og få det sendt?

[@vincentdangelo8024]

Wny did they stop making that model?

[@_Shopfix]

They didn’t stop making the Kreg Jig K4. You can order one online or pick up in store at almost any hardware store!

[@danthompson1467]

👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@_Shopfix]

👍✌️

[@dudeleboski2692]

You failed to mention that, how important it is, to clamp before screwing…..

[@batcatatl]

heh... he said "b hole"

[@fireworxz]

Thanks

[@jessemoreno3471]

Great

[@_Shopfix]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback!

[@Aitch-102]

L2 M+T.

[@ManuelHernandez-xt8pr]

And if you’re working with someone that isn’t cooperative, you’ll be working with an a-hole😃.