really bad experience using the K5 pocket hole system on face frame

[Richard Coers]

The most effective change you can do to get better results with a Kreg Jig, is use a cord drill. The higher rpm makes for much better drilling. When the first Kreg jigs hit the market, they insisted on people using a cord drill. Now with cordless everywhere, they have relented.

[Jason Roehl]

The most effective change you can do to get better results with a Kreg Jig, is use a cord drill. The higher rpm makes for much better drilling. When the first Kreg jigs hit the market, they insisted on people using a cord drill. Now with cordless everywhere, they have relented.

This had been my experience as well. Corded drills work much, much better for drilling the holes than cordless drills. Insert the bit in the slot, but don’t contact the wood, then bring the drill up to full speed before engaging the wood.

[glenn bradley]

+1 on the corded drill. That should have been on my list. 2500 - 3000 rpm leaves a nice, clean hole.