R3 Jr. Pocket-Hole Jig System - Portable Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig - Easy Clamping & Adjusting - Includes Positioning Sliders - For Materials 1/2" to 1 1/2" Thick

I have been using Kreg jigs for many years now, and have this item's predecessor. While I could not live without it, a few things always bugged me - and they all got fixed in this version. It was enough that purchasing it was a no-brainer. The biggest improvement is the built-in offset lip with markings for all typical lumber sizes. In the old one I had to actually screw the lip that is used to align to the edge of the board on using two screws - and if I was using 2x material, add a spacer using different size screws - and if I was using anything else I had to measure and line it up manually. Good if I was doing a lot of boards, but a real pain for one or two and worse if I was switching back and forth! With this new model, just press in on the tab and slide the gray guide forward until it snaps into place at the mark for the size board I am using. Second, with the lip in place, the Kreg clamp I was using was trapped in the jig and if I wanted to use it for something else, or just put it away, I had to unscrew the lip. Done away with in the new model, there is a spot sized for the clamp that is proud of the jig. Very easy. Third, this comes in a nice little case that holds everything but the clamp. My other was part of a set of Kreg jigs so when I wanted to throw it into the toolbag to go to a work site, I had to put all the parts in, and some would eventually go missing. Now I can put the case into the toolbag, very handy. Fourth, the jig from the old set that showed where to set the drill stop required me to lift the drill out of it in order to get the stop on, and of course it would sometimes slip when I tightened it so I have to recheck and sometimes adjust. Honestly it was such a pain that I got an extra bit and stop just so I could leave one set for 3/4" material and one for 2x material. In the new model the jig is part of the case AND holds the bit at each end, leaving space for the stop so I can tighten it without moving the bit. Clearly Kreg is listening to their customers and making very handy and sensible improvements while maintaining their high quality. Like I said, buying this one even though the old one still works was a no-brainer. Now I'll just set up the old one for 2x material and leave it.

I've used the Kreg R3 Pocket Hole Jig on many woodworking projects over the years, and I can say that it is an excellent tool for anyone looking to get started with pocket hole joinery. Pocket holes are my favorite method of joinery because they are very strong and easy to hide, and the Kreg R3 makes it easy to create professional-looking joints. One of the best things about this jig is its cost-effectiveness. It is an affordable option for anyone who wants to start building furniture or other woodworking projects using pocket holes. The jig is also very easy to use, even for beginners, and comes with clear instructions that make setup and use a breeze. However, one downside is that the square bit can deform if driven with too much power. This can be a problem if you're using a drill that doesn't have adjustable torque settings. However, with a little bit of practice, it's easy to get a feel for the right amount of pressure to apply. Nevertheless, I've found that the drill bit that comes with the jig stays very sharp over time, which is a huge plus. It's also easy to find replacement bits online or at most hardware stores, so you don't have to worry about running out of bits when you need them most. Overall, I highly recommend the Kreg R3 to anyone who wants to start using pocket hole joinery in their woodworking projects. Its cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and ability to create strong and professional-looking joints make it an excellent investment for any DIY enthusiast or professional woodworker.

I had never done a pocket hole before. Doing DIY carpentry. a lot of it. This has really made the difference in crappy quality and amazing looking work. I'm building a walk in closet in this reclamation project of a home I just bought. I've built floor to ceiling closet storage bays, 8 total at about 3ft wide, these corner joints are seamless and as long as your cuts are straight everything is solid and looks professionally done. Then, i built two window storage seats, again a huge help. Now, I'm building the storage island, which is basically two dressers back to back with a shared lid and side coverings. Project after project I'm doing pocket holes. it's so much easier than making biscuit cuts or any other form of corner attachment. What I am liking so far: Compact size, comes with a solid case, and I didn't see this in the listing, but came with a small sample back of screws. Other tools you'd need: I do recommend the Kreg Clamp this is designed to work with the tool and makes the effort of clamping and screwing much easier. Keep it really snug, if you have a light grip you can sometimes have the jig slide around on the board. https://www.amazon.com/Kreg-KHC-PREMIUM-Face-Clamp/dp/B001DC9UR8/ref=pd_bxgy_469_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=K8D41RETZYYY99JMZCC9 Final thoughts: It is a little time consuming to move this back and forth all over boards to do multiple holes, but at the same time that makes it versatile. There are other rigs mad by Kreg that would be a little faster. Speed aside, it works well and i've probably drilled about 300 holes with this in the past month.

I purchased the R3 Jr for use on building a hardwood table so I knew I would be putting it to the test from day one. I will say this system clamps things together beautifully. My largest clamps are only 3 foot and having to buy 8 x 48 inch clamps at about 30$ a piece would come to about 240$ just to properly hold my table top together as the glue dried. This effectively saved me about 150$ just in that one instance. Not to mention I was able to immediately raise the table top and move it where I wanted it. The cherry table top is dense and its size 36x72 as listed in the Kreg directions (every 6 inches) requires 11 holes per board which comes to 44 holes. For ease of use I just went to punch them all out in one sitting rather than stopping to glue and screw. On the second board (11 consecutive holes) the bit started to feel snug in the metal sleeve as if heat from the constant friction was causing things to expand and seize up. Naturally to seat the bit properly I spun up the drill a bit and just kept powering through. It wasn't Until I was through that second board (22 holes) that I flipped the jig over and noticed a fracture in the blue plastic that held the metal sleeve in place... which was now about a centimeter or 2 recessed into the jig. I simply switched to the second hole for the rest of the 22 holes and although I experienced the same slight binding of the drill bit I was able to finish without incident. Keep in Mind I was not putting pressure on the drill I was letting it walk itself into the wood as this was my first experience with this Jig so I was being as delicate as possible. Needless to say I am having Amazon replace the jig and I will see how the second jig works for the skirt and legs of the table putting it through the same stress test. *UPDATE* The replacement jig worked perfectly for the next 40 or so holes. Again this jig is what everyone makes it out to be. An amazing tool that makes life much simpler if you never plan to look at the pocketholes.

I am very pleased with my Kreg R3 system and have used it for many holes, already. I was reluctant not to get the more expensive, comprehensive Kreg Pocket Hole System. But I have found that the R3 will do everything I need and I have saved more than 80 bucks if I had gone all the way. Plus, I think the R3 clamps to areas that the bigger clamp would not be able to fit into. I am not a professional, but just a DIYer that does a lot of projects around the home. For that, the R3 is better than great. I do have an issue with the R3 and have some suggestions to others that may consider it or other Kreg systems. First, the mechanism tends to wonder slightly on treated wood even though it is clamped tightly. It does not seem to wonder on the softer, non-treated woods that I have used, aspen and poplar. I do not have the Kreg clamp, but Kreg points outs that you do not need it. I do not think it is the clamp, but that the mechanism is small and hard to clamp tightly. However, it does look like the Kreg clamp has a greater surface area than other clamps which may help. Now I just clamp the R3 about two eights away from needed hole and it slides to the correct position when I start to drill. My other issue is that it is hard to locate screws that can be used for treated wood. Kreg products are not carried where I live and the big box store only carries a few small length pocket hole screws. I have used normal deck screws for treated lumber, but since they do not have a flat surface contacting the wood and tend to continue to drill farther than the stop hole, I have to adjust the stop collar on the drill to adjust for this. Also, the Kreg screws require a long square bit which is supplied. If you use other non-Kreg screws with a star or phillips head, you will need a long bit to fit into the hole that you drilled. And finally, make sure you know ahead of time which length of screw to use so that the screw end does not exit out of the wood. Kreg does not supply this with the R3 system (it only tells you how to adjust the drilling mechanism). The screw type and length information can be found online at [...] or other sites. All in all, I don't think I have ever been happier with a tool. This has been the best 40 bucks I have spent in a long time. I could not be more pleased.

I decided to buy this over the $20 Kreg kit. All of the stuff that came in this kit I was going to have to buy anyway so I figured I'd get it all in a nice case. This came with everything I'd need to complete my project, everything you see in the photo above. The screws that it came with were 1", 1.25", and I don't remember the 3rd length. There are a limited amount of each so if you have a slightly larger project I'd invest in those while buying this. Luckily Home Depot had the 1.25" screws in stock so i was able to finish my project this weekend. I also recommend purchasing the Kreg Face Clamp because it's made for this product. It fits into the gray piece that you see on the back of the jig. It worked like a charm when I used it. Of course I held the jig down with my hand while screwing the pilot holese so I made sure it didn't slide around. Without a proper clamp your project will turn into a nightmare. The other nice part about this jig is that you can see it comes with the 2 slot holes, so you can make 2 holes without having to reposition or reclamp the jig over and over. I was building a mid century style tv stand so I needed to make about 4 pilot holes on each joint. Repositioning the jig does become a pain after a while. I think that had more to do with my workspace than anything. I had to use an old wood desk that didn't have a solid area to clamp to, so that took some time. Some people have said that your drill bit will hit the plastic of this thing and they are correct, but only a minimal amount in areas that really don't matter. There is the metal ring that the bit goes into and at the end of that area is plastic where the bit hits the wood. I don't see this effecting the bit down the road unless maybe I was using this thing on a very consistent basis, in that scenario I would obviously invest in much more expensive tools. This jig is for the amateur carpenter building a piece of furniture or frame here and there. For me it's a nice simple tool to have around if I ever want to make a simple piece of furniture. I don't see myself making too many so this thing hit the right price point for me. I highly recommend this to everyone. ***Side note, make sure you practice on a few scrap pieces of wood to make sure you have your depths correct. Test out the connections too.

Kreg products seem a little pricey but I really like this jig with case. It's easy, convenient and works great. With the case, it's compact and easy to carry and bring with in my tool bag

Kregs purchases are always on point would definitely buy other items from them too