The $99 set should be a good one. It is pretty versatile, since it can also be used with larger boards with a basic wood clamp.
DH's small set is so old that they don't seem to make that configuration any more. He hasn't felt the need for a bigger set...his has been enough and has really gotten a work out over the years.
I think that's the one H bought, but after six months he still hasn't used it. I think I'll give him wood for christmas so he can actually build something. When he was looking into it he thought that one would work well and would be sturdier than the cheaper one.
I have a kreg jig junior- it was about 45 dollars. I think it's awesome and i have used it a lot. It comes with everything and does everything a kreg jig does, it's just a simpler, smaller design (though the hole size is identical). It still clamps onto the wood work and makes perfect pocket holes. If he's just starting out and you are looking to save, the mini one is a fantastic choice. www.kregtool.com/Kreg-Jigreg-Jr-Prodview.html
Post by sawyerthedestroyer on Nov 17, 2012 16:07:21 GMT -5
H has built several things from Ana White's web site without the Kreg jig and was pretty happy with the results most of the time. He recently gave in and bought the jig then built a console table with it. It is amazing what a difference that tool makes. Now H wants to go back and re-build everything using the jig.