How to Use a Kreg Jig K4 for Pocket Hole Joinery

[@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!

[@segneres]

Great video. Very clear and you made it very simple thank you!

[@RafikMankariosDrumStudio]

God bless you bud! You are the most no-nonsense woodworker who can actually explain very well without the "hey-look-at-every-useless-thing-I-know". Liked (very much) and subscribed!! Cheers!

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@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

[@pquach00]

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

[@robertadamo3455]

Excellent,clear and to the point .I’m about to buy one and I will be using this video in the future . Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@jenniferchristy5325]

You did a better job of explaining how to use the jig than Kreg did. I appreciate the detailed explanation.

[@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!

[@HippiMikki]

This video was helpful. Very clear and I finally understand what I'm doing when using a Kreg tool. Thank you!

[@rusdvz]

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[@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.

[@lees7340]

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

[@drgolfjim]

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

[@USA-2491]

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

[@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.

[@jennifersmith5342]

I appreciated the brevity and clarity of this video.

[@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!

[@jjlynn6161]

Thank you for your informative tutorial on how to use the Kreg K4 pocket hole jug. Very helpful and immediately allowed me to complete a project.

[@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!!! 😊

[@srinivasanmarimuthu9007]

Great video. Very useful for a new user of this tool 👍

[@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.

[@dwilliams6128]

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

[@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

[@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!!

[@shannond2707]

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

[@leighrieder3717]

Great explanation and well explained 👍🏼

[@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.

[@eviehawke]

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

[@ardenyoung6554]

Very clear and informative. Well done!

[@5dearjohn]

Great tutorial for the 4. Thank you.

[@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!!!

[@chanelmarie5179]

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

[@cliftonwegener5860]

Simple, concise and informative! Great video. Thanks!

[@jsagers2008]

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

[@FloridaBeaches-st1ub]

Great video! Best video I have seen for the K4

[@TheRenoFam]

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

[@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 :)

[@SwampRabbitMerchant]

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

[@rustydegeorge5726]

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

[@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.

[@ekhoromeo]

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

[@_Shopfix]

Glad it was helpful!

[@osirisgonzalez5000]

Great demonstration, thanks! Straight to the point!

[@JenniferReichert-j8k]

Thank you! This was very easy to understand!

[@Jinxterman69]

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

[@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 👍

[@edwardhogan61]

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

[@Guzzimaine]

Good pacing, very clear. Thank you!!

[@woofy1238]

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

[@trusttech9942]

Amazing tutorial. Thank you so much for the help.

[@sergioleone4215]

Nicely done.

[@_Shopfix]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@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.

[@paulanafziger3183]

Excellent detailed teacher!

[@_Shopfix]

Glad it was helpful!

[@atraderdiary]

Thanks for this video, very easy and extensive!

[@umarakhtar]

Thanks man. This is huge help.

[@_Shopfix]

Glad to hear it!

[@Marigold200]

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

[@francisexperience]

great presentation thank you

[@isabelstaples198]

Thank you - very nicely explained!

[@_Shopfix]

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

[@perfumer8549]

thank you very much this is really helpful

[@segfam0014]

Thank you. Answered my questions.

[@Ben-attas]

Thank you so much for sharing! Very didactical

[@laurentperron3119]

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

[@javierzavala8206]

muy buena explicación ,,,,,gracias

[@Spain42]

Wow great video! Thank you so much

[@_Shopfix]

You are so welcome!

[@MitchellNobile]

Great tutorial! Thank you.

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@_Shopfix]

No problem! 👍

[@Mbyrm76]

Awesome instruction

[@toddgermaine]

outstanding video, thank you

[@oscarinlg]

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[@manyfeather2knives423]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@ms22401gal]

Good job. Thanks.

[@oscarpatino586]

Very specific, great job men

[@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. 😀😀🤗🤗😁😁👩👩

[@bettylou1030]

Thanks, exactly what i needed!

[@_Shopfix]

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

[@Andrew8885W]

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[@_Shopfix]

Hey, thanks! I appreciate the comment

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[@johnloiacono5569]

Excellent lesson 👍

[@_Shopfix]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@Kiss4cooper]

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

[@BeeReady247]

I'm sold

[@Nchuddle]

Great video, thanks!

[@unclet6810]

Thanks for sharing

[@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.

[@ForceTranq]

Thanks dude

[@_Shopfix]

No problem! Thanks for the comment

[@AJ-jq1jc]

Thank you!!!!!

[@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!

[@jonhansen4745]

He was using a square (Robertson or Scrulox) drive bit. I believe they're a #2 bit.

[@snowwny]

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?

[@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 !

[@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.

[@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?

[@_Shopfix]

The board you drill into to make the pocket hole is the pilot hole for that board. The joint doesn’t require a pilot hole for the piece your attaching it to. There’s really no easy way to put a pilot hole in the other board especially one with any accuracy. Unless you had a really long thin drill bit that would go through the pocket hole and into the other piece while it’s clamped together before you put the screw in but I don’t think that’s necessary at all!

[@ame7165]

@@_Shopfix ok cool, so i guess i just need to buy a lot more clamps to make sure everything's locked into place before i do the screwing part. i always seem to get the pieces to move when i try that step so i guess lack of enough clamping is the problem. my brain just associated pilot holes with the screws pulling everything into alignment during the screwing part, but i guess that's wishful thinking. thanks for the quickly reply!

[@_Shopfix]

@@ame7165 Yes clamping everything in place is your best bet! If you have everything clamped down tight into position the screws should drive right into place with no problems!

[@jeffakin8231]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@АндрейСкрипник-о4п]

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

[@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.

[@timlist4173]

I have the K4 and I see no reason to upgrade (other than to get the smaller jig for working on thinner material).

[@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?