KREG K720 Review

[@Woodcraft716]

If you like Pocket holes and reviews, check out these other videos like Massca M2 Pro review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJzOp6uFibWHjJI or the Armor Tool Auto Jig review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHO3ZayBipx8g5o

[@edforChrist]

What a great review! Thanks so much. I really liked your improvisation to make this a sturdy and rigid tool. Great message at the end too. Thanks!

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you Ed. I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👍

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks for taking the time to review this. You are right about some of those little touches that just seem to be a swing and a miss. Hopefully Kreg will fine-tune it quickly. Scott

[@Woodcraft716]

I agree Scott. Although. It's been pointed out to me, that you are able to mount the side cases with the bracket that comes with it. I did make the correction in the description. Other than that. I'm loving it. Thanks for watching.

[@9856CB]

I started to make a comment for you to screw your side boxes to your base board and then you explained exactly what I mentioned. It's like you heard my thoughts. Great video

[@Woodcraft716]

Lol. Thanks so much. I used it for a while now, and I like the ease of use. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍

[@user-rr2wm1zy3s]

Do not understand your mounting issue. If you are mounting it with the wings there are 2 holes in each wing attachment piece to mount to a board. Not only does this work, it has the advantage of allowing you to remove the main unit by sliding it free of the plastic mounts and use it with the clamp without the wings. Lots of time spent talking about a misunderstanding on your part, not an issue with Kreg's design. Also, slopiness in the wings is overcome by screwing them down, but as far a repeatable accuracy, I don't use pocket holes requiring that level of accuracy and am not sure I ever will. So far the stop on the wing has worked fine. Othe rthan those two issues, useful review, thank you.

[@Woodcraft716]

Right on. Thanks for the comment. I made this video literally the day I received my pre-order 720. I've been told over the last year about my mistake in mounting. Originally, I thought you screwed the jig body down. After it was brought to my attention that it was an eyelet for mounting screws, and the jig slides on and off. That's when it all made sense. Also, as far as the repeatability with the side stop. I haven't used it either. Again, I was trying to be thorough with a new tool. I guess I had rushed to bethe first to get the video out. I always admit when I am wrong. No exception here. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@MarriedManWoodworking]

I really like the clamping mechanism and the dust collection. Like you, I am concerned about the plastic wearing out. I appreciate you pointing out the shortcomings and not painting the pie in the sky view of the product. Very nice video.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you Married Man Woodworking. I've been using it for a week now. And still must say. I am loving it. After I mounted it to some plywood. I did find out the the guides are replaceable and guaranteed for life. So, it does have it's downfalls. But I still think it's a fair deal.

[@Xktree72]

Very comprehensive review, thank you! 7:17 I caught that quick cut where the bit fell out of the drill... that happens to me all of the time, except mine waits to fall out over the floor and hits the concrete, tip first... every time. 😆

[@Woodcraft716]

@Xktree72. Lol. I was hoping no one saw that. Haha. Good eye. And yes, mine hit the floor as well. Tip first. Thanks for watching.

[@scottmorris4914]

Armor has a nice upgrade for your K4, it replaces the clamp. The clamp makes it almost as easy. You slide the bar to your piece of wood, and press the clamp down. I was very happy I bought the upgrade. Kreg Vacuum attachment works well too.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks for the tip Scott. I'll have to look into that. I got the 720 because my K4 clamp is a little hard to close. I think I may have over tightened it and forced it closed. Now it difficult to work.

[@kevinboes4137]

Well I guess I’ll just keep my k-5 it’s been a good one thanks for the reveiw

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Kevin Boes. I never had the K-5. I hear it's great.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

I recently bought the K5 only because it is a useful tool in building cabinet carcass. To be very frank, it is the most plasticky cheap feeling tool I have in the shop. They're riding on the name and branding while having cut nearly every corner possible. Truly a shame. I cannot wait till we have better competitors in the space.

[@Woodcraft716]

I never thought of it that way. Now that you mention it, it is the most plasticky tool in my shop as well. Great point.

[@Sibylanderson]

Thankyou so much for this informative video. I've been looking into buying my first pocket hole jig, and was pretty settled on the 320, but having seen this i may well splash a little more cash. I particularly like the way you dealt with the extension issues by screwing to a board, and shared with us., thankyou.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you Sibyl. I did enjoy making this video. I still use the 720 in a ton of projects and I still recommend it. Mounting it to a board just makes it better. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. 👍

[@lawrencelunsford6028]

Opened this video because I recognized the business name from the Live Edge shows. Very well done! My K5 is only a few years old so I probably won't be upgrading, but the new 720 looks good. Just subscribed, looking forward to watching your channel grow. :)

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you so much Lawrence, I'm looking forward to the future. Matt @ 731Woodworks has inspired me to start a channel. Welcome aboard. And, I agree, if I had the K5 I may have passed on this too.

[@kenwestern2821]

Howdy from Montana! Looking forward to seeing your program grow, Mike. Nice job and thanks! I'll be followin along.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you so muck Ken. Welcome. I'm glad you're following.

[@b.scottsmith9297]

I mounted the side compartments without opening the latch. You just have to look underneath it and connect it as if the latch is open.

[@Woodcraft716]

I did see that after releasing this video. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate all the feedback.

[@Huntgolfride]

I just got this, and I think they suggest mounting the little black block to the board, so that you can just pop the main unit on and off in order to use it for large pieces. Another idea I had which might work is to cut your mounting board off so that its even with the back and that way you could just flip it on its other axis for large pieces while still on the board. You cant move the storage pieces around for support of those large pieces, but Im lead to believe they are the thickness of a 2x4 so could likely just cut a couple short pieces of a 2x4 for support when needed? Good review, the engineers definitely left some on the table here.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Wes Burton. You are right about mounting the little black clips onto the board. I figured that out after I made this video. I did put a correction in the description. I also cut my mounting board down as well. Thanks for the good tips and feedback.

[@Knotoncallfishing1]

The only down side to mounting it to a board is it would prevent you from using it in the alternate position like the kreg foreman. Good video review.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you. I did think of that but can't see myself using it that way. And it's only 2 screws. So if I need to, it won't be hard to switch it up.

[@tracdfar]

Or you could cut the depth of the mounting board to match the depth of the jig.

[@michaeltooley7573]

Excellent review!!! I think you hit on all the draw backs as well as the positive features!!! Kreg really missed some good opprotunities but there`s always the next one!!

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Michael Tooley. I have to say. Used it for more than a week now, I do really like it. Just wish some of the attachments were better built. I think I fixed the issues I was having. But, you should never have to "fix" a band new tool. Lol. Thanks for watching.

[@primepreowned1]

Another thing you can do is turn the 720 over an drill you’re material laying flat. Could be handy for something like 2x12x10. You can drill your material standing vertical or laying horizontal. I like that option my self 🤷‍♂️

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Red Eye. I realized after posting this video that I should have explained that option for the 720. Although after using it for a year or so, I just grab a smaller pocket hole jig for ends and large sheet goods. If that makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate that.

[@charlieodom9107]

I hate it when cameras focus on the wrong thing! It drives me nuts!!! Great job on the video!

[@Woodcraft716]

I'm sorry about that. I got a new camera and still trying to figure it all out. It will get better.

[@charlieodom9107]

@@Woodcraft716 no worries man!!! Video was good. My camera constantly focuses on the wrong thing as well. A fix to this is to change the focus method from area to spot, or whatever your camera calls it.

[@Woodcraft716]

@@charlieodom9107 thank you. I'll try that.

[@JarJarBaggett]

It’s like new line of cars. Got to give them some time to fix the small problems. Once they do this this will be absolutely amazing!

[@Woodcraft716]

That's so true. Not to mention. I made a correction in the description. You can mount the unit with the side boxes on.

[@martinwoodworking]

Page 9 of the ,annual clearly shows how you mount the jig to your work surface WITH the wings attached. Perhaps try reading the manual first. The guide on the back is for common plywood sizes, that are not exactly 1/2 or 3/4 inch thick.

[@Woodcraft716]

Perhaps I should have. But, after posting, I got many comments saying that. Although, if done that way, it's laughable how flimsy it is. So in the end. I would have mounted it the way I did. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jameshooker2441]

I like Kreg Jig Pocket Hole K720 look great but problem is need color nail to make easy size nail color than silver .

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. Very nice.

[@dar7771]

Thank you for the review. It’s funny. I just got mine in. Went thru the exact same head scratching moments on the wing attachments. Not sure if I will like it in the long term. I’m a bit irritated with the cheap wings and mine keep falling off when bumped and even the plastic latches come out that hold wings up for storing.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks @dar7771. I must say as cheap plastic as it is, I still find myself reaching for the 720 above the Massca and the Armor Tool. I think they are both made better. But, something about Kregs ease of use keeps me grabbing for it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! 👍

[@tracdfar]

Nice review. I think they're trying to keep the price point down to appeal to entry level customers. So, they cut a few corners. I think to improve upon the build quality of the K5 or K4, the price would be much higher. I wouldn't be surprised if an industrial strength "920" isn't already in the works. Another great innovation would be to eliminate the need to adjust the stop collar on the drill bit with automatic drill depth indexing on the jig itself.

[@Woodcraft716]

I agree. Those are great ideas. I think the 920 idea is cool too. Thanks for commenting and watching.

[@Farang_Lifestyles]

great review,,,, and highlighting some very valid engineering issues that need to be worked out in future versions.... plastic guides is a huge concern and makes no sense why they would not follow the previous models engineering with aluminum in the guides...

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you Andrew. I'm surprised they are plastic as well. Been using it for a few weeks now. I am satisfied but for sure could be better. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@gregghernandez2714]

Recently bought one also, and I have the same complaint about the wings that have too much play. I am really hesitant about drilling into the wings so I will probably take some plywood like you did then make a frame that the jig fits inside of, nice and tight. Should work okay. Great video, I too am glad I got it.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you Gregg Hernandez. That's a good tip. I've used it now for a few weeks and so far so good. I know I was a bit harsh in my review, but overall, I'm satisfied. Thanks for watching. And thanks for the mounting tip. 👍

[@rexseven6907]

Put a clearance hole in your mounting plate for the plastic piece.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Rex, after filming this and seeing other reviews I figured out I was doing it wrong. Lol I did make a correction in the description. Live and learn I guess. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment my friend. 👍

[@mgreene939]

Like the idea of having different bits set for different thicknesses of wood.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you mgreene939. it seems to work well.

[@EbikeReviews]

Great review. You covered a few things that I missed in my own review of the jig. For me, it was a miss. I'm going to send it back and keep my K4, or upgrade to the K5 before their out of stock. Well done.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you. I think we may have been watching each others videos at the same time. Thanks for the review. And I never thought of it, but please let everyone know if it was made in the USA.

[@EbikeReviews]

@@Woodcraft716 The 720? It was made in China along with the 520. I contacted Kreg and they confirmed it.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks for the info. I'm disappointed.

[@keenonmurphy4812]

Good review mike. I was thinking about some of the same issue as you were explaining and you pretty much did them 20 minutes later. Thanks for the heads up on what I but next.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Keenon, I still think it's worth it. Few downfalls. But overall, I'm really satisfied.

[@michaelbruner3555]

BTW, K4 does have a dust port. It only works on the left side and is always in the way of the drill block adjustment screw.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Michael, I believe the K4 Master System has dust collection. If it's not the master system, it has none. I'll correct it in the description.

[@michaelbruner3555]

@@Woodcraft716 Mine was a standard during first year it was marketed.

[@lpsg405]

I’m surprised that you could give this a thumbs up with those big negatives. Just doesn’t balance out the positives enough for me. This hunk of plastic seems to be rushed to the store shelves prior to real world testing by actual woodworkers. Good luck with it though.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Christopher, now that I have it mounted I'm really liking it. But I never had the K5. So it's definitely a step up from the K4.

[@ericvoelker8171]

Thank you for the review. Very helpful.

[@Woodcraft716]

@Eric Voelker thank you. Also I made a correction in the description. You can mount it with the side boxes attached.

[@GraffWoodshop]

Love the on board storage! This thing is nice!

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Josh, I've been putting it through all the tests and it seems to be holding up just fine. Well worth it.

[@JoshHefnerX]

Can drill a hole through the wood you mounted to, to get to the movable arm screws.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thats a good idea. Thanks Josh!

[@Handlethis342]

I like how you mounted them all down. I understand it was designed to alternatively use 2x4s as your guides on either side as well.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Rey Allen. I didn't mention it in the video, but I don't see myself using it that way. I feel as if I had a 4X8 sheet I would probably use the small R3. I think, (never tried) that it would be just as much setup to get the sheet flat as using the small jig. Also, I was concerned about trying to reach across a big sheet and how uncomfortable that would be. That's my thoughts.

[@Woodcraft716]

I thought you meant flipping the jig. yes, I did measure and a 2x4 will work just fine. I have already made some 2x4s with 1by screwed to them for longer pieces.

[@migueltor6434]

I can tell that you're not being paid. Good review 👍🏿. I now know the challenges.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Miguel. Just my honest opinion. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👍

[@greggm.9057]

Great Review !….. thanks for sharing

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Gregg. I appreciate that. Thank you for taking the time to comment. 👍

[@diycentral]

Very cool looking upgrade! Would be nice to get a new one since pocket hole joinery is so handy on our property but our R3 is so solid that there is no reason to do it.

[@Woodcraft716]

Glad it's holding up for you. That's awesome.

[@KlassenWoodworks]

Great review, good detail! Will keep my K5 for now.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you Klassen Woodworks. I never had the K5. But, I have heard that from many people. Can't say I blame you.

[@TheMoonlightCraftsman]

Great review. Some good things to look out for

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks. After making this video I saw a review that show mounting holes in the black piece that holds the boxes on. So you can mount it. That was my bad.

[@RandyWatson80]

I have one and I love it. Also competent and not a moron so I can use it without breaking it

[@Woodcraft716]

Thats a great answer. I have had the 720 since it's release, and I haven't broken it yet. Thanks for the comment.

[@4321Woodworking]

I noticed in another review of this that the black hinges have 2 holes in them, do you think those could have been used to mount it down with the wings on and that Kreg put them there for that case of mounting it with the wings hinged on? Just curious. I'm pretty torn between this and K5 I have already.

[@Woodcraft716]

I did see that after I made the video. I believe that is what they are for. Thinking about it now, I probably should have watched some videos first. But I didn't want my own opinion to be influenced.

[@DoresoomReviews]

That is what the holes are for, but they do a pretty bad job of securing the wings. If you screw them down too tight, they make the ends of the wings pop up above the surface. Kreg needed to include a screw hole on both ends of the wings.

[@Woodcraft716]

I agree. The unit itself should be mounted. Not a bracket on the unit. Although I did miss that. I also made a correction in the description.

[@earnierowland232]

Thanks, Very good review. However I did notice something you failed to mention. When you clamp the work piece in the jig, it left a heavy indention the the wood you are drilling in. I DON'T think I could live with the mark/indentions. Yes it is on the side of the woo the holes are drill in and could be noticeable in some of the items I build. #KREG K720 Pro still needs to do a lot of tweaks before I would consider buying it !

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Eamie. I totally agree. I hadn't noticed during editing, but it was brought to my attention and sure enough, it's plane as day. I should mention that it was construction grade pine. I also have a video that is Kreg vs Armor and I actually chose Armor Tool. Thanks for watching and commenting. I do agree with you.

[@loganmedia1142]

Reduce clamp pressure?

[@timlist4173]

Nice example of a bad drill AT 7:14, IT LET GO OF THE BIT. LOL I will stay with my K4, even if I have to reach behind the workpiece to secure it down.

[@Woodcraft716]

Lol. Yeah. It happens from time to time.

[@joelobosco]

There are two little screws that took short to unscrew and take the doors off, then the time you carried on about mounting. If you are using the wings you don’t need or use the doors.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you.

[@alejandroferreyra6120]

Excellent video my friend, from Argentina

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you Alejandro. Thats amazing. ARGENTINA! wow. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@co_fan5945]

Will the K-4 guide snap into the 720 pro holder? Thanks

[@Woodcraft716]

C&O_Fan. No the k-4 guide dies not fit the 720 Pro. They are totally different. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@MrPhoenix1800]

I say just got the Armor Jig, that system is better thought out and more robust IMO.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Derek, I did 2 reviews on Armor Tool after this one. I also chose Armor. I did an Armor review and a head to head, Kreg vs Armor. Shorty after that I did a Mascca review as well. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@MrPhoenix1800]

I just bought the armor system today so thanks for the reviews

[@Woodcraft716]

@@MrPhoenix1800 congratulations. You bought a top notch tool. Hope it holds up for years to come. Keep me posted on how it works out for you. I'd like to know. Thanks again for your comment and feedback 👍

[@mineralmanagement]

Did you notice how the clamp pulled away and would not lay flush when clamping the 2 x material but WOULD lay flush when clamping 3/4” material? I thought it was just me, but I noticed the same thing happened in your video. By the way, that is what caused the black plastic shavings when I was creating pocket holes in 2x4s. I think I have decided to return mine and wait for them to correct all of these issues.

[@Woodcraft716]

I wasn't aware of that. I just ran out to the shop and checked it out. You are absolutely right. Good call.

[@mineralmanagement]

@@Woodcraft716 thanks for the review and double checking. I WAS really excited about this and purchased it the moment I received the email from Kreg...but like I said before...there are just too many things wrong for me to keep it. I’ll just keep using my K4 until the next iteration.

[@Woodcraft716]

@@mineralmanagementunfortunately. That seems to be the majority of the comments I get. Good, but not good enough. Definitely needs important. Thanks for watching and bringing that to my attention. 👍

[@tighecrovetti2844]

If you're going to mount it AND attach the side compartments, there's no reason to keep those little wings attached. If you remove them, then you have access to your mounting holes and the ability to attach the side clips. But, given that you just screwed down the side compartments independently, the side clips are pretty unnecessary.

[@Woodcraft716]

Yes Tighe, I don't even have them on. That's exactly what I did. Seems to be just fine now. I did make a correction in the description. You can mount the unit by the clips. But, I didn't want that. I wanted the unit itself mounted.

[@maverickciao]

Good review on the 720! 👍 I almost bought the 720 today. It was only $50 CDN more than the 520. But decide to go with 520 because of portability because I wants to keep the 520 in my van.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Maverick. The 520 looks really cool as well. Thats a great idea, keeping it in your van for the job sight. Thanks for taking the time to comment as well.

[@AmsterDanTheAmerican]

Any chance you could provide a mounting template?

[@Woodcraft716]

Hi Dan, if you shoot me an email at [e-mail] I can send tou a sketch with detentions. If that would help.

[@731Woodworks]

Well color me jealous lol. Good job.

[@Woodcraft716]

Lol. Thank you. I never had the K5. So this is a big step up from the K4.

[@devil262786]

Thanks for the video I love the review but I’m wondering why you didn’t mounted on the wood 90° angle on the backside so that if you want to flip it to do a larger sheet the piece of wood won’t get in the way and the jig would lay flat

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks for the comment, after I posted this video, I did trim up the end of the board so I can do that. I don't know what I was thinking at that time. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@kenwillis7934]

i wish they would have made it with the same drill blocks, i have the blocks for my k4 and would have to replace all of them to purchase the new system

[@Woodcraft716]

I agree. The k4 version drill block is awesome. I know people that don't even use the unit. Just the k4 block and a clamp. If that makes any sense.

[@TheCrusades1099]

Best review!!!

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks JR. I've done a few reviews after this video comparison between Massca M2, Armor Tool. And I wasn't exactly nice to Kreg in those videos. But, it's been over a year and I still reach for the Kreg. It's easy-to-use. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👍

[@charlieodom9107]

Just a note, but my K4 came with the vacuum attachment. You said yours didn't have one.

[@Woodcraft716]

I'm not sure. I did get it when it first came or maybe it wasn't an option then. Or I tossed it. Lol. I've had it for a few years now.

[@charlieodom9107]

@@Woodcraft716 mine is a little black thing that clips onto it. I've never used it, and frankly, I use only the K4 guide with a pad clamp as the rest of it is awkward with the rear clamp handle. I have had mine for a few years as well.

[@GraffWoodshop]

The K4 master system comes with dust collection. If it’s not the master system It doesn’t have dust collection.

[@Woodcraft716]

@@GraffWoodshop thanks. I wasn't sure.

[@richardrodgers1883]

I recently saw a demo of this being done at at a Lowes store in Tucson Az. . The guy was a Lowes employee not a Kerg Rep ,He took a brand new unit out of the box and went thru the setup and showed the various options. He then took a couple of pieces of wood to join together and the Auto clamp broke , he laughed about the good return policy and then opened another New unit and tried it and it also broke on about the third time. So based on this I think I will keep my K4 and lookaround for a K5 as well if I can still find one.

[@Woodcraft716]

Wow. Thats too funny. I like the K4. Never owned the K5. But, I can definitely see a difference in the plastic. Much more flimsy on the 720. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👍

[@RandyWatson80]

Then he did it wrong

[@RandyWatson80]

Things that never happened for 500$ Bob

[@Paul_T82]

Great demonstration and review! New subscriber here.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you so much Paul T. That means a lot. Welcome!

[@tomhostetter8516]

Hey Mike, if i buy the 720 without the boxes i want to know if a standard tubafour can work as extension wings? My other Kreg i had to build to 1inch on both sides... looks like the 720 is the same height aa the older models? Can you take a measurement for me? Thanks

[@Woodcraft716]

Sure. It is 1 1/2. So a 2x4 will work. 👍

[@kamleo1685]

Can you use the K4 guide in the 720? Also I saw Armor's video where they have an auto-adjust clamp that replaces the K4's clamp to make it into a K5.

[@Woodcraft716]

@Kam Leo I don't think they are universal guides. And I didn't know about the auto-adjust. That sounds cool.

[@kamleo1685]

@@Woodcraft716 That's too bad. I guess I'll have to purchase the HD and plug-cutting guides for the K4 before they're discontinued. I'll probably buy an Armor auto-clamp to up-grade my K4.

[@Woodcraft716]

@@kamleo1685 if you do. Please let me know how it turns out.

[@823Steve]

I don't think I would like this new model. I have the K5, K4, and all the others down to the single one. I like the K4 the best with the K5 coming second. They each have more versatility by using the drill guide outside the holder.

[@Woodcraft716]

I agree Steve. The K4 and K5 are much more versatile. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍I really appreciate that.

[@drewjohnson4673]

Don’t keep the price so secrete. Enjoyed the video.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you Drew, it was $149. I just figured the price may change over time. Thanks for watching.

[@ProfessorDIY]

Great review!

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you. Hopefully it was helpful.

[@frankrodriguez6424]

Dude if the numbers get chewed up, call them and they will send u new one!! LOL..... NOTHING comes close to this tool as far as speed , setup, and actually drilling pocket holes... Once again if u wear out the plastic call them, they will send u new part..LOL. Now u r correct about the stability of the supports, its non existent. If you clamp t down, why also screw it in?? Ok u getting a 50%... I went from the K3 manual to this, wow day and night

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Frank. I do like it. I've also done reviews on Mascca, and Armor Tool. I like all of them. I guess you could say, I just like pocket holes. Lol. But the 720 is probably my go to. Thanks for watching and your great comment 👍

[@Sunlandexpress]

There are two holes in the hinge itself I used these to mount to a table

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you Allen, i realized that after I made this video. I did make a correction in the description. How do you like the 720? The more I use it. The more I like it.

[@Sunlandexpress]

@@Woodcraft716 I like it a lot I was using a K4 also

[@Woodcraft716]

@@Sunlandexpress that's great. 👍

[@Sunlandexpress]

@@Woodcraft716 You also mentioned not having marks for 1/2 and 1-1/2 and 3/4 but if you look closely to the left the marks are there just not lableld

[@Woodcraft716]

@@Sunlandexpress I'll have to look closely.

[@yuegan1939]

Thank you for the awesome video! I thought it was perfect but the plastic guide.. so sad.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Yue Gan, I'm surprised at the plastic guides as well.

[@joshuajcorrea777]

Armor tool did Pretty good job

[@joshuajcorrea777]

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[@Woodcraft716]

thanks its a good review.

[@scottmorris4914]

I wonder how this was tested? And who tested?

[@Woodcraft716]

I agree. Hopefully Kreg will revise it.

[@southerntommygun1353]

I've seen a couple other reviews of this and all of them suggest to me that I'll wait until a few design changes are put in place. I hope they're watching these.

[@Woodcraft716]

I hope they watch them too. I also hope they make some tweaks as well.

[@franklp2183]

Good/detailed review. Just work on keeping your camera focused. Other than that, nice job.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Frank. I had just gotten a new camera and was still trying to figure it out. Hopefully I've worked out those kinks. Thanks for watching and your feedback. 👍

[@tomhostetter8516]

Doesn't the allen have stops on it???

[@Woodcraft716]

The allen has a material thickness guage. As far as I can see.

[@tomhostetter8516]

@@Woodcraft716 i think you can line up the stop with the line on the allen and those are measurements as well i believe... i could be wrong

[@tacrocha]

The product is our of focus

[@Woodcraft716]

I'm sorry Tacio. My camera was not set up right. It will be better in the next video.

[@bryanharness1122]

I absolutely despise this unit compared to the k5. My buddy bought this new one and I went over and tried before buying. Thanks goodness I did because its a hunk of plastic that needs alot of work before its usable imo.

[@Woodcraft716]

Hey Bryan, I can't say that I disagree. I made this video right after I git it. After using it for a while, I like it less and less. I never had the K5. I hear it's far superior. I also have made a video on Kreg, Armor Tool, and Massca. Head to head. I chose Massca. But it's what works for you I suppose. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍

[@bryanharness1122]

@@Woodcraft716 I'm thinking I'll get a massca also. Thanks for the tip ill check out other video.

[@gary2417]

Good luck, I sent returned mine, last Kreg i buy

[@Woodcraft716]

I understand Gary. Can't say I blame you.

[@VeganRashad]

The instructions explained that if you’re mounting the 720 permanently, you wouldn’t be able to use the wings.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks Rashad, after posting, that was brought to my attention. I did make a correction in the description. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@VeganRashad]

@@Woodcraft716 great video

[@MD-gc4xq]

I will stick with my armor jig

[@Woodcraft716]

Thanks David. I did a review on the auto jig. And I did a head to head Armor vs Kreg. I chose Armor Tool as well. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍

[@MarriedManWoodworking]

731 Woodworks just gave you a shout out so I am here to subscribe.

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you. I really appreciate it. My channel is new and I'm learning, but they will get better.

[@MarriedManWoodworking]

@@Woodcraft716 Still learning myself and trying to grow a channel. Let's keep at it and we can all be successful.

[@Woodcraft716]

@@MarriedManWoodworking indeed. I checked out your channel. Liked and subscribed.👍

[@MarriedManWoodworking]

@@Woodcraft716 Thank you.I will be viewing more of your videos today.

[@Woodcraft716]

@@MarriedManWoodworking I plan on doing the same.

[@ilkergokyokus]

great review i understand every word but please increase your video quality...

[@Woodcraft716]

Thank you. I had gotten a new camera and my adjustments were all off. Sorry about that. I have made the proper adjustments and think it's much better now. Thanks for watching.

[@irvinwittmeier5208]

It literally looks like it was designed by a guy who’s never held a piece of wood in his life but knows how to use a computer

[@Woodcraft716]

Lol Irvin. I did make a correction in my description. You can mount the unit with the side cases on. But I can agree with your comment.

[@irvinwittmeier5208]

Woodcraft 716 To be honest my comment was more towards the overall construction the concept on the face of it looks good but the stops the plastic trays are other plastic parts the marks it left on the wood could all use a little help Personally I don’t see that product being on the market very long before it gets a design change

[@Woodcraft716]

@@irvinwittmeier5208 I agree.

[@kuehnel16]

Not paying 150 bucks for it

[@Woodcraft716]

I agree, it is not worth $150. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👍

[@cfoskeeter]

Please focus your camera.

[@Woodcraft716]

Keith, yes the camera was out of focus. I'm working on that. Thank you.

[@packetlevel]

Why is your video so out of focus?

[@Woodcraft716]

Sorry about that. I had just gotten my camera and was unfamiliar with the settings.

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

Most of your video seems to be out of focus.

[@Woodcraft716]

Yeah, I'm sorry about that. It was early in my KZbin journey. I had gotten a new camera and had it on auto focuse. It seemed to have focused on everything but what I was intending. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@terryreed1421]

Not impressed. Kreg is just making their stuff cheaper. Period!

[@Woodcraft716]

For sure Terry, I've done reviews on Kreg720, Armor Tool Auto-jig, And Friday I have a review of Massca Products M2 coming out. I feel Kreg has bottomed out on my list. I like them all but kreg is starting to fall behind. Thanks for you comment 👍

[@terryreed1421]

@@Woodcraft716 I'll have to check out your video's on the Armor and the Massca. I have an ancient Kreg jig that I'm looking to replace. I'm afraid that Kreg is out of the running. By the way, do you work at a Woodcraft? I work at one roughly 10 hours a week (retirement job).

[@Woodcraft716]

@@terryreed1421 no. The nearest Woodcraft is almost 2 hours from me in NY. That sounds like a great job. I'm sure I would enjoy that. Thanks for checking out the videos. Thats awesome.

[@terryreed1421]

@@Woodcraft716 I just saw a review of the Massca pocket hole jig. It looks like the winner to me. I can't wait to see what you think about it!

[@Woodcraft716]

@@terryreed1421 if all goes well. You'll find out Friday. Lol

[@robertstephenson9839]

Thanks I’m not buying this based on that black plastic garbage guide .

[@Woodcraft716]

Hey Robert. Thanks for watching. I like Massca M2 or Armor Tool Auto-jig over Kreg.

[@robertstephenson9839]

@@Woodcraft716 thanks again , upon further reading I just ordered the aluminum messca. No bad reviews and all aluminum ! Can I drill larger sheet material easily ?

[@Woodcraft716]

@@robertstephenson9839 I really like The Massca. I'm sure you will too. No problem on sheet goods. I did a review on Massca, Armor, Kreg review. I chose Massca. Good luck and enjoy! Great addition to your shop.

[@robertstephenson9839]

@@Woodcraft716 unfortunately there was no m2 version in stock, m1 with face clamp kit is what I bought . Is the only difference the metal wings on side to support material ? I’m hoping I can easily duplicate that feature. Thanks for communicating with me.

[@Woodcraft716]

No problem Robert. I believe that is the only difference. Let my know when you get it and how you like it. 👍