The main component of the Kreg Jig K3 Master System is the Benchtop Base.  For proper stability it should be secured to a workbench.   Like all Kreg parts it is made of glass reinforced plastic so it can  handel the wear and tear of daily shop use.  The removable Drll Guide Block fits right into its set slot on the base.

Kreg has placed molded scale markings along each side of the base which are the collar depth adjustment scales. These measurements help set the location of the drill for the thickness of the material being used. The other markings along the front section of the base  are for showing where the screw will exit from the pocket hole. By following the instruction manual, the scales will show the proper setup for materials from ½" to 1 ½" thick. It is worth noting that all of the blue material that makes up the base components is 40% glass-filled nylon hard plastic. This makes these parts extremely durable and the glass nylon component makes them very resistant to scratching and abrasion.

the Benchtop Base features patent pending front side clamping that places the clamp handle on the same side as you drill.  There's no more reaching around the workpiece to clamp the material. If you're tired of having to clean up wood chips after a day of drilling pocket holes? The Benchtop Base also accepts a snap-on dust collection shroud that can be easily connected to a shop-vac for chip free drilling! We’ve also built-in more height adjustment into the drill guide block, allowing you to center a screw in materials from 1/2” to 1-1/2” thick in 1/8” increments.

The core component of the Kreg Jig K3 Master System is the Kreg Drill Guide Block.  Drill Guide was designed to work with the benchtop base and the portable base for making repairs in cramped spaces. The patented three hole guide, to accommodate three different pocket hole spacing needs, puts pocket holes exactly where you need them every time.

As with all of the Kreg designed parts, the Drill Guide is made of heavy-duty glass reinforced nylon.  The guide holes are zinc-plated, case hardened steel, which carry an exclusive lifetime guarantee, to support the drill bit assuring for a clean and accurate pocket hole in a wide variety of material widths and thicknesses.  The visible guide insert on the face of the drill block is aluminum.

The Drill Guide Block is secured to the base with a brass pin which can be inserted into specific holes in the block to allow for the different thicknesses of material.  The side of the Drill Guide Block has molded markings.  These markings allow for the accurate set up of the guide block for the thickness of material being drilled.

The Kreg Drill Guide is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.  It offers the flexibility and durability needed to create exact pocket holes less than one and a half inches in size.  Making pocket holes just got easier with the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig and the Kreg Drill Guide.

There is nothing more satisfying to a woodworker than completing a project.  Sometimes, however, it is difficult to build something with the quality and the required strength.   The Kreg Tool Company  has changed all that with the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig and its 3 step process.  According to Kreg… "you can build it better and you can build it faster" with a Kreg Pocket Hole Jig.

For years the Kreg Jigs have been the tools of choice in professional shops throughout the country because they helped build quality work in less time.  Now with the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig home owners can enjoy the same wood joining benefits as professionals by finding the quick and sturdy way to do home projects and repairs.                                          

1. You Drill It

2. You Drive It

3. And You're Done

1. Drill

Start by setting the Drill Guide for the proper wood thickness making sure that the wood has square straight 90 degree cuts.  The Kreg Jig can handle wood thicknesses from 1/2" to 1 1/2".  Raise or lower the Drill Guide so that the screw will exit the board at its strongest point.  The Drill Guide will guide the drill bit at a correct angle all the time.

The depth of the hole is controlled with the Depth Collar, which is set by using the markings on the base.  Wherever you want the Kreg joint just plunge the drill bit through to the Depth Collar for a perfect hole every time.   Kreg's Step Bit was designed to drill both the pocket hole and the screw guide hole at the same time.

2. Drive

To pull the joint tight use the Kreg Self Tapping Screws .  These screws are made of hardened industrial steel and have a square head so they won't strip.  The joints are so strong that using glue is optional.

3. Done

The Kreg Pocket Hole Jig opens a whole new world of possibilities to all skill levels.  The Kreg joints are versitile for all projects around the home.  The Kreg Pocket Hole Jig makes complicated building into simple projects  that can be done in hours instead of days.  All you need is a saw and a drill to build just about anything.

The pocket hole jig  is a tool used for making pocket hole joints to join two pieces of wood together.  The Kreg Tool Company revolutionized this indispensable tool with its introduction of the Kreg Jig K3 Master System.  Here is the story behind The Kreg Pocket Hole Jig, the company and its founder.

Out of pure necessity, Craig Sommerfeld a tool and die maker, created his first tool the "Craig's Jig" in 1986.  This was a single hole pocket hole jig made from steel and aluminum.  Seeing the potential of his tool, Craig founded The Kreg Tool Company and revolutionized pocket hole joinery.  Today Kreg Tool is the leader in Pocket Hole Technology with its simple solutions and variations of the pocket hole jig.

In the 90's numerous new tool innovations and upgrades were made.  The Single drill guide M1 Kreg Jig had been made available and the Two drill guide M2 Kreg Jig was introduced.  Because of the demand the K2 Kreg Jig was also introduced.  The DK100 machine was developed for the custom cabinet and furniture shops and the portable RocketT Jig was patented. The Single drill guide Mini Kreg Jig, an entry level tool great for repairs and space constrained applications was brought out in 1998.

The 21st. Century brought automation and diversification to the Kreg product line.  The Kreg Jig K2000 ProPack, the second generation Kreg Jig, the Mini Kreg Jig and Rocket Jigs were launched. The DK1100 single-spindle machines and the DK3100 three spindle machine enter the market place. The 4 and 5 spindle DK4100 and DK5100 machines, designed to drill pocket holes in cabinet sides, stairs, and drawer box components, came out a year later. Product diversification was made with the addition of the Precision Miter Gauge, Precision Band Saw Fence, and Precision Trak and Stop Kit all designed to make cutting wood more accurate.

In 2005 the third generation jig or the Kreg K3 Jig and the Kreg Jig K3 master System was introduced. The tool contains the latest in Pocket Hole Technology including interchangeable drill guide design, front side clamping, Face Clamp, Portable Base, Drill Guide Spacer, Spacerdust collection, infinite upright adjustment, material support stop, and Instruction Manual

While pocket hole jigs have been used by the woodworking industry for many years, The Kreg Jig Pocket Hole System has simplified pocket joinery by its consistent improvements.  Learn more about the features of the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig in the product review page.