Wolfcraft Undercover Jig Set TX - Reviews
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17.7.2014
Similar to Kreg Jig. Sturdy plastic with metal insert where drill passes through. Use a clamp to hold it to the wood. Press the green button to lengthen and shorten the angle you drill into the wood for different length screws. As soon as I got this using three one point two metre lengths of timber from my timber merchants I made a great and very solid workshop stand very quickly and easily from a pocket hole jig "how to" on Youtube. The screws supplied won't last five minutes as you'll be building and fixing stuff all day with this great little tool. I just moved on to using decking screws when they ran out. As long as you are careful as the heads on none pocket hole screws are softer you should be ok if you don't want to buy the special ones.
23.10.2016
Pretty good, easy to use. As others have said, comes with countersunk screws which are not suitable but proper screws are easily available. You can buy a Sikverline jig for about £5 elsewhere on Amazon, but that does not have the gauge to set the distance from the end of the board, or the special drill bit or long shaft driver bit. All in all not a bad package and it does the job well. I used it for about 50 holes and my only criticism is that the driver bit is showing wear. As you cannot see the screw you drive till it cams out, which wears the driver. Set the torque on your cordless driver to a low setting to minimise this.
5.12.2016
Having seen a video at a local Kreg stockist I was pleased to see the Wolfcraft pocket hole jig set on Amazon at a good saving over other brands. It was delivered swiftly last month and after viewing the "how to" video on YouTube I tried the jig out on some scrap and was thrilled with the quick result of a firm joint. I decided the enclosed pozidrive screws would be best replaced by Kreg screws made for the job and the driver to match. The screws are designed to stop it going further than one would like so causing an expletive or two! The instructions are fairly clear and are an aide memoir to the viewing of the YouTube videos great result- the German one is good and a command of the language
19.4.2020
What a great tool this is I completed a job with this that must have had just under 600 holes and this helped immensly and added a great hidden and strong finish.The drill bit that was bundled in has lasted right to the end even though some reviews said that it broke with minimal use, unlucky I guess? My only gripe with this product is the price it comes in a beifcase style case with the main tool drill, driver, and a hand full of dowel fillers and a few screws,. This all feels like filler and nice presentation for what is essentially plastic with a couple of metal parts and a custom drillbit, although nicely engineered would have been nice to have a second drillbit and a few more dowel plugs,
23.3.2016
This is a neat little kit, and much cheaper than the KREG. To be fair i haven't really used it for anything substantial, i joined some wood together to check it out and it performs very well. Just one thing to consider if you use this, the screws provided are not 'proper' pocket hole screws, they are just standard wood screws. Proper pocket hole screws are pan head screws that stop the screw going all the way through the wood. Using the screws provided is fine, as are any wood screws but bear in mind not to screw too fast or too far, if you have a torque setting set it low, and increase it gradually until you find just the right setting to get a good joint without going right through.
5.3.2021
Bought this after viewing youtube woodworking techniques. There are more expensive and better designed jigs out there but what I need it for my my usage this is just the job. Easy to use and comes with a few screws and dowels to get you started. I built a desk for working at home and used this jig to do pocket holes which are way more better than just screwing one end to another and structurally better and more secure. I have chosen to buy screws that have either a T20 head or a square drive head, had to also buy a extra long driver head, but for small projects this is a great bit of kit and worth while having.
5.5.2018
I have used this on a couple of test pieces since it arrived yesterday and find it pretty easy to use. I am glad I didn't just jump in with the project I bought it for and did a couple of tests first because I initially didn't use the correct drill depth. I am think the instructions could be simplified too.The screws supplied with the UK version are just bog standard, fine thread, wood screws and I feel that there is a danger of over tightening and bursting the grain, especially if you are working along the grain. I am going to order a selection of proper pocket hole screws for the bigger job I have in mind.
26.9.2020
The edges of the pocket holes are sometimes very rough, with torn up straggly bits of wood. I haven't had a pocket hole kit before - perhaps they are all subject to this because of the low angle that the drill has to enter.One slightly annoying feature of the otherwise nice little case is that you have to take the depth gauge off the drill before you can store it (or attack the plastic liner with a knife as I did!).You can split the wood with 4mm screws, but 3.5mm seem fine.Notwithstanding these comments I have used the kit a lot in a current furniture project, and am very satisfied with the joints made.
8.3.2020
For what it is, it’s pretty good the screws leave much to be desired but hey they’re screws. The drill bit used to make the power holes does work but rips the wood at the entrance hole and leaves splitters and an untidy opening. I’ve only used it of soft woods thus far but still I expected a bit more of a cleanly drilled hole. The sturdiness of some of the joints are spot on but then there’s been a few that have a lot of play in them. Overall this will get a fair bit of use when I’m trying to conceal a screwed joint, just hoping it gets better with time but as it is it’s pretty standard like
15.4.2016
Purchased this to aid the construction of cabinets in the lounge. I found this to be easily used and created excellent secure joints, better than the cam and dowel joints that I was thinking of using. I will be using this again for various other projects that I have in the pipeline around the house.One thing that I did change from the kit was the screws that they supplied, they are normal countersunk wood screws. I purchased some 'UJK' washer head screws, much better for the job, I has less chance of pulling the screw through the wood.
8.2.2019
As a complete novice, this is overall good value. Well made and reasonably priced, with the following minor flaws:- The supplied screws should not be used. You need pan-head screws.- Positive stops on the jig for 4 different wood thicknesses, but due to design does not sit flush if you use a depth other than these 4 presets.- Gaps in jig body against wood face leaves possible tear-out, especially on softer wood.Used carefully this is a good cheap alternative to the one that starts with "K" and ends with "reg"
14.10.2014
I found a dozen time saving uses for this on the first day I got it. Securing the sides of a rabbit hutch, putting wooden horse on to the rocking frame, assembling a couple of bird boxes and framing a garden swing and more. So glad I bought this, it's a great time saver. Having a fist full of screws to get started with, was a great idea, as it gives you time to have a good play while you wait for more scews, just using normal bright wood screws now. From table tops to floating shelves this is the real deal.
13.1.2021
I've used this quite a bit for various projects since i bought it and It's still going strong.Not as expensive as others on the market but very well made of metal and heavy duty plastic.You need a good quality clamp to hold it in place and you'll be putting pocket holes in everything!One thing is the screws supplied aren't proper pocket hole screws and not to be used as such as they'd likely go straight through, so just make sure to get yourself some appropriate screws.
26.2.2017
Love this piece of kit. This pocket hole maker is brilliant, especially for the price. A Kreg Jig will cost you near enough £100 and this does the same job. Pretty easy to use, although it is a little fiddly on your first couple of attempts, and is a well made piece of kit.It doesn't come with a clamp though, so you may need to buy one, I find it useful. It can also only do set wood thicknesses.Great piece of kit though, would highly recommend.
18.12.2016
Great; works fine and used as a good solution for various scenarios.The only drawback is that ordinary screws may expand the wood due to their angled neck. Using Kreg screws requires buying Kreg's screwdriver separately.Conclusion: consider buying this kit with "Kreg 102275 Square Driver" and a set of Kreg screws for your uses (note the different types of screws for different thicknesses and hardness of the wood you use).