Kreg Tool Crosscut Station Review

[@Bob064]

you are not alone... I have that bad habit too of looking at the images instead of reading the instructions. I inverted the rails, kerf is too much on one side. Kreg are sending me replacement parts and this really shows their commitment to satisfaction and above and beyond what you expect from a company. Bravo et merci

[@LazyGuyDIY]

Kreg Tool customer service is amazing. I've always had an excellent experience with them.

[@WithTheGrain]

I screwed mine up as well, and they also sent me a new set. I emailed asking if I should move the location and do a new kerf or to just use it with it too wide and they just sent out new parts. I have zero fear of the “blue plastic” breaking in their kits since it is clear they will stand by them.

[@Peter-pf6bz]

Sir, I cannot fault you, you were so eager to demonstrate to jig you forgot the Engineers Maxim - " If all else fail read the instructions ". The good thing is you publicly owned up to the error. Well done sir.

[@kingtrumpet123]

as they say : "sometimes you win, and sometimes you learn" !!!! you are NOT an idiot as long as you learned something -- and you can never be wrong by learning !!! so your doing fine -- thanks for the video though, you probably just became a teacher !! to help someone learn, and that is a good thing !!

[@flagmichael]

Time for confessions! Mine did not cut straight: the kerf cut in the base wandered right about 2 mm and then came back in line in the couple of inches before reaching the backboard. I identified the problem as one of the guide rails being bent down slightly near the middle, so I grabbed it and bent it back up. It went right back to its evil ways. Eventually the light came on: I had dropped the rail when unboxing and it apparently landed on one end, bending that end in ever so slightly... but pretty radically by the time the deviation reached mid-span. Some careful correction (a replacement rail would have been a better choice, but I'm lazy _and_ stubborn) got it all back in true.

[@LazyGuyDIY]

They are great at replacing parts too. Customer service at Kreg is top notch if you ever have any issues.

[@coloredtoad]

Should have swapped the 2 metal rails so the saw is more centered. That's how the official Kreg video shows to do it anyhow.

[@superwavess]

Just set one up, and also got confused by the images in the instructions. Noticed the image of the Station on the cover is flipped, from the ones inside. Although, now I understand one is showing a right facing blade setup, other left facing blade. Still - was confusing!

[@lombardave]

Hey, you're not an idiot! It was an honest mistake. Great review!

[@LazyGuyDIY]

Thanks! I figured why not show the mistake since it was easy to make. I was going to put an "idiot" counter up there because I think I said it at least 6 times. Ha!

[@TeddyR_Official]

You still did it wrong. The adjustable rail should be on the side where the blade is.

[@Trident_Media7104]

I have a Makita 36v plunge saw, can I use that with this Kreg Cross Cut Jig?

[@Agueybana55]

I liked it. So portable

[@LV-lb7dt]

what do you think about using this as a flattening jig ?

[@derklausemann4697]

Does this station also allow cuts with the sawblade set to angles not 90°? Like a 45° miter cut?

[@matthewkuczynski4565]

I’m sure you could cut a secondary kerf but the way they’d probably recommend doing it is cutting a 90, then using the provided miter gague to cut a 45 at the end

[@jgetscensored7837]

What’s your opinion? Could you set this up for a router as well? I often need to flatten and square small boards, but don’t want to buy a planer.

[@superwavess]

I imagine you could - but setting the depth would be more tricky - might have a 1" gap between router base and wood piece. Also, readjusting the metal bracket for fitting the router base.

[@michaelfernandez2254]

Thinking the same thing

[@jacobjaramillo6889]

Where did you get the replacement mdf boards? I actually did the same thing! Lol would like to fix it!

[@LazyGuyDIY]

Directly from Kreg. Their customer service is amazing for parts replacement if you call them for any product.

[@motoace2007]

Is this big enough to allow a 45 degree cut on a board that would be 12" wide?

[@flagmichael]

No - I checked out the miter ability and found 45 degrees on six inch stock is the limit. The portable crosscut will do 45 degrees on 12 inch stock but only right to left (unless I'm missing something.)

[@fcv1967]

I got this for $11 today at Menards and watched this video before putting it together.

[@ericg5485]

Will this work with a 5 1/2 saw? Will it cut deep enough?

[@realMDizzy]

You can probably chop off the top of those mdf rail holders to take it down to wherever you need it. But you’ll have to drill new holes for the rails. It should work though.

[@Jenuin]

Great video. Thanks.

[@henryskinner1092]

The truth hurts sometime. I have found that if you read the instructions, it helps, which is something that my wife doesn't do. LOL.

[@ricdenali4213]

Why didn’t you show the 45s ... ?

[@LazyGuyDIY]

Pure laziness. But you just slide in the miter gauge and line up the cut. As long as your rails are installed tight, you shouldn't have any chatter and the cuts will be accurate.

[@TeddyR_Official]

Maybe he’s waiting another replacement from Kreg, so he can show miter cuts properly. 🤣

[@flagmichael]

I did a raft of 45 degree ends on balusters last week - I lost count but nearly a hundred - and the biggest speed limitation was clearing away the pile of cut off ends.

[@billdodson207]

Well the instruction book shows the station oriented differently in different steps so there's that

[@mychanelbr777]

I use mine with a router to do dados.

[@JR-kk6ce]

I read the instructions and found them to be terrible. So, don't feel bad, it is Kreg's fault for poor R&A.

[@Onix64]

Mmm I think you did it wrong again, the kerf you be in the very middle of the board xD

[@LazyGuyDIY]

It depends on the fit of the shoe and which side the blade is on, but ultimately doesn't matter as you're lining up your cut with the kerf and not the center of the jig.

[@TeddyR_Official]

@@LazyGuyDIY Try using the miter guide with that setup. 😉

[@supportteam6808]

You are not an idiot...you are crafty. Make a crap video on purpose...have Kreg fans outraged...make admission...make new video...Crafty!

[@gsweater9172]

Kreg should have sued the living shit out of you.