Thank you! As a retired Paramedic, trying to get away from Healthcare & high stress, I decided to follow my brother's path in woodworking & carpentry. I taught EMT & Paramedic modules at our local community college, so I'm one of those who not only taught, but learn better by practical hands-on. I learned so much more from this video about my purchase of this device than from its instruction manual, I just had to tell you & say thanks! Your presentation makes it appear as if you've taken a semester in Instructor Methodology, a requirement for us 'old' EMS teachers!
Thanks for this overview of the Kreg 720 Pro. You covered all the basics nicely and it helps seeing them in practice with your drilling into a couple of different board sizes. One suggestion: when you showed the line with a circle center mark the 2 second view wasn't near enough time to demonstrate what it should look like. Trying to stop the video on that short frame is challenging too, so it would help to leave that type of shot on screen for 5-6 seconds minimum and maybe even add an arrow to those frames so it's easier to see for anyone not familiar with that added feature.
Great video. I just started to use mine and I was a little confused on where to put the collar and how to use that blue thingy :) But now I know and you taught me better than any other RU-vidr. Thanks
Awesome video!! Thank you so much! I recently purchased this jig and was so excited to start using it. I found your video and was so pleased how very thorough you were when explaining how to use the jig.
Really great video. I have had my Kreg 700 for months and have not used it because I didn't quite understand how it all worked. After this video, I went to the shop and got productive. No offense to the Kreg manual, but this was hugely valuable. Thanks! And keep'em coming.
Thanks for the video. I got the 720 a couple weeks ago, and am about to do some projects while on vacation this week. You answered a question I was going to ask about using 2x4s with in the first few minutes. Learned something too, I had no idea 2x4s are actually 1.5x4. I'm very much an amateur, and a new homeowner (1st), so I'll be back to view other videos.
Thank you for the 2x4 demo. I just got the 720 to assist with my cabinet build and have to make around 50 pocket holes for my stabilizer pieces. I was ready to go get my older Kreg jig because I wasn't sure if the handle had reached its "Travel Limit" for a 1.5 inch piece of wood. Feel much better that I won't break the 720 because it feels a bit more flimsy based on all the plastic housing.
Great video - you covered everything about it. I just upgraded to the pro a few days ago. A few other people I have watched skipped or left out a few details that you caught, which was nice. I would have liked to seen it being used with longer boards just to see how much a pain it would be, but you did at least mention it so that was good. Thanks for the info.
Nice job girl. I hope you are well rewarded for doing these because you are very interesting. I love Kreg tools and jigs. I wont be upgrading soon but If I didn't like my old K4 so much, you could probably talk me in to it. Pocket joinery is so perfect for face frames especially, and many other applications. Thanks for this.
If you want extras of the new bit, look for the 310 kit. Better deal than just the bit alone. I keep bits with collars set to 3/4 and 1 1/2 so I don't have to adjust them.
Thank you so much for the content! Just got this one for pickup tomorrow morning and am excited to use it. You’re very thorough and I’m grateful 😊 Now, what’s the half width marker thingy? 😅 never seen before and now I NEED ONE!
Thank you so much for walking us through this. I set my jig up for the first time by following your video! Can I ask what your portable work station is you use for your jig? I'll look for something similar! Thanks again.
Hi i have a question when working with 2x4's do you need a special guid like the previous model that you need to put the HD guide and HD xl bit wich is thicker bit in order to drive those pocket holes? cus i dont see that guide for the 720pro can you help me with that please??
Hello, it would be nice to see the numbers on the blue gauge tool, as it lay against the piece of wood you’re using. Zooming in would be ideal. Thank you!
Hi, I have a detailed article with pictures at housefulofhandmade.com/how-to-use-kreg-pocket-hole-jig-720/ there is a specific image of the gauge up close. I hope that helps!
I do tend to use pocket holes on most of my projects. I use them instead of trickier woodworking joinery like half laps or mortice and tenons. If I have a butt joint or edge joint, the pocket holes are fast and strong. If I cannot hide the pocket hole easily, I will look at other joining options. Hope this helps!
thanks for the video! super helpful. the mic clipping though on the audio almost had me running.. stayed for the content but was super harsh on the ears. otherwise 5 stars!!
on the drill bit in the video? on the drill bit in person its much easier to read. There isn't a lot of contrast and the bit is shiny which is why it maybe difficult to read on the screen. In the article I wrote its a bit easy to see in the picture. housefulofhandmade.com/how-to-use-kreg-pocket-hole-jig-720/
@@Blah-blah-sure That dimension is the rough cut measurement of the board after its sawn, but before it goes through the planing mill. They plane 1/8” off of the wide faces, and 1/4” off the short sides. Lowes was supposedly sued several years ago for deceptive marketing over that, but it’s been the way lumber sizes are given for 100+ years! A couple years ago, and due to that lawsuit, Lowes started putting the nominal and actual sizes on the lumber racks!
@tomt9543 Aha! That explains it. I knew I wasn't crazy. As a newbie that was really throwing me off. Now I just buy a size up & cut down to the needed dimensions. And, yes too me that is deceptive across the board. Ex. In CT Stew Leonard's " A Dairy/ food store' got in trouble for doing similar weighing meat items.
I only accept sponsorships from products I already use and love! I truly love and use the Kreg jig and other tools in almost every project I do. But yes, they pay me to continue to make videos for them. It is how I am able to keep offering free content to you.
I like the new features. It will save time not having to change so many moving parts when I use different wood thicknesses on a project. But the old jigs are great too!
I would have saved me some time searching at HD for adapters to make the vacuum adapter fit my vacuum had I watched this video first! Great job explaining the Kreg 720. Clear and concise! Thank you, and don't let the nay-sayers put you down.
