Who invented pocket hole?

The concept of pocket jigs dates to the ancient Egyptians, but Joon Park, the former Hughes engineer, who has registered 19 patents since 1987, claimed that he had sole right to three pocket hole jig designs he had registered with the U.S. Patent Office beginning in 2003.

Who invented Kreg jig?

Craig Sommerfield – Inventor of the Kreg Jig. This is Craig Sommerfeld, a really nice guy from Iowa who had a great idea and followed it through. in 1986 Craig was building some kitchen units for his home and needed a better way of securing his face frames to the units than using nails and filler.

When did Kreg Jig come out?

1990
But for the small shop and weekend woodworker, pocket hole joinery took a giant leap forward in 1990, when Craig Sommerfield brought out the first commercially available model of his remarkable Kreg Jig. Since its introduction, the Kreg Jig has lead the way in affordable, easy to use pocket hole joinery systems.

What is the best pocket hole jig?

Overall, the best Kreg pocket hole jig on the market is the R3. In reality, you simply can’t go wrong with any of the other Kreg systems either. The R3 is ideal for almost any situation and has 2 drill holes.

What size screws for KREG jig?

The size and thickness of the wood or lumber that you are going to select plays a very critical role in determining the size of the Kreg Screw. The 2 x 4 Kreg Screw size is the best size with materials that have got a thickness ranging from 3/5 inches to 4/5 inches.

What is a KREG jig used for?

A Kreg Jig is a type of tool used to join wood. Kreg Jigs can help you drill what are known as pocket holes, which allow screws to be inserted at an angle. Because the screws run along the grain of the wood rather than through it, the joint will be much stronger and more secure.

How to use a KREG jig?

Set the Depth on Your Jig. There is a numbered slide on the back of your jig which can be adjusted based on the thickness of your wood.