The Splinter Report: September 12th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at hand plane shavings, the [...]
Kreg MortiseMate Review
Tool: MortiseMate Loose Tenon Jig Shop Now Manufacturer: Kreg Tool MSRP: $299.99 Kreg Tool, known for their innovations in pocket hole jigs, recently launched their new loose tenon joinery [...]
Familiar Company, New Offerings
Kreg Tools has been a leader for years in jigs related to pocket-hole joinery. Running the gamut from a small, single-hole clamp-on drill guide to elaborate bench-based and stationary systems, [...]
The Splinter Report: August 15th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at something new from Kreg, belt [...]
Portable Router Table Comparison
Portable router tables are a great way to save space in your shop. We’re taking a look at the different options available and laying out the differences between them. Router tables are a mainstay [...]
The Latest in the Game
There’s new player in the loose tenon market. I’ve talked a couple times now about inexpensive jigs that turn a small router into a Festool Domino type tool. Available in a couple variations from [...]
Choosing the Correct Pocket Screws for Your Project
Pocket screws are a wonderful thing. They’ve been used to build furniture by everyone from Shakers to Makers. However, using the proper pocket screws in your project is the difference [...]
Which Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig Should I Get?
Kreg recently rolled out their new line of pocket hole jigs, meaning that the hold K3/4/5 hierarchy is no more. In its place is a new series of jigs aimed at woodworkers of all levels. So which [...]
The New Kreg 720 and 520 Pocket-Hole Jigs
Tool: 720 Pocket-Hole Jig Buy Now 720PRO Pocket-Hole Jig Buy Now 520PRO Pocket-Hole Jig Buy Now Manufacturer: Kreg MSRP: $99.99-$149.99 Redesigned Pocket Hole Jigs Packed With [...]
3–in–1 Setup Bars
Tool: Precision Router Table Setup Bars Manufacturer: Kreg MSRP: $69.99 Accurate tool setup is half the battle of doing good work. Kreg’s Precision Router Table Setup Bars make the battle a [...]
Kreg Precision Router Table
Tool: Precision Router Table System Manufacturer: Kreg MSRP: $549.00 Some router tables have gotten so complex and expensive that they actually rival a decent shaper. I’ve always preferred simple [...]
Breakdown Bro
Tool: Rip-Cut Circular Saw Guide Manufacturer: Kreg MSRP: $39.99 Breaking down sheet goods into pieces of manageable size is never very easy—unless you’re lucky enough to have a panel saw, [...]
