Kreg 720Pro Is BAD! I Made It Better!

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I got the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig 720Pro to review and compare to the Kreg K5. I've been using the Kreg K5 pocket-hole jig for almost four years now. I've drilled more pocket holes than I can count. I think if you're deciding between the Kreg 720Pro vs the K5, you should get the K5. The K5 is a much better made jig than the 720Pro. The Kreg 720Pro is poorly designed and feels cheap. These are my thoughts.
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0:00 Intro
0:56 Pocket Hole King
1:40 Unboxing Kreg 720Pro
2:42 720Pro Self Adjusting Clamp
4:07 Adding 720Pro Extension Wings
5:54 720Pro Dust Collection
6:28 Kreg Messed Up
7:44 Kreg 720Pro Drilling Pocket Holes
9:16 720Pro Compact Mode
9:30 Mounting 720Pro to a Board
10:50 I Fixed the Kreg 720Pro
12:20 Kreg 720Pro is Cheap
13:48 Outro
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@731Woodworks 3 года назад

I found a BETTER pocket hole jig with a LIFETIME warranty: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eW718F6LiKQ.html

@jamesbeecher4431 Год назад

Matt, you missed one feature of the 720Pro. You can take it to the work. You can leave sheet goods for whatever on top of cookies (or other spacer) on your bench and work your way around the panel with the 720Pro. So no more needing to try and balance a 3/4" thick piece of plywood in the jig. I think that is why the 'Lego-like' attachment of the wings. Easly removed so the jig can work horizontally on the bench. . Keep up the great work!!!

@clemoniii Год назад

If you don't read manuals. You ARE NOT always reviewing the entire product. I am shocked by the number of reviews that say, "I don't know what this is for..." or they set up products incorrectly and base reviews thereon. Those aren't "reviews." Those are uninformed opinions. Maybe that's why you aren't sponsored. That is my uninformed opinion.

@cholo6182 5 месяцев назад

Got a sense of humor I'll sell you for a dollar. 😂

@jayhall1969 3 года назад

“Just sweeping your sawdust“ HA! Love it!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

👊

@jasonjambon 3 года назад

Thanks for the honest review brother. I was considering upgrading to this new Kreg product and now I might hold off for an update. On a side note, you are one of the individuals that inspired me to start woodworking as a side hustle. I follow your channel regularly from down the bayou in Louisiana. Please keep the content flowing. Thanks again and God Bless.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

awesome! 👊

@kenthildebrand7707 2 года назад

So glad I saw your video before I bought the 720 Pro. Your thoughts were confirmed on the several other reviews I watched. Finding a K5 proved hard to find, especially in good used condition. After several weeks of looking a NOS came up om Ebay for $75. Very happy with the K5.

@mariangraham9074 3 года назад

The reason the wing compartments are attached as they are is that they are intended for removal! If you remove them, flip the main unit for use with a piece of plywood, you can them set the front of plywood on the wings to support it. By locking them down you've eliminated this feature unless you want to undo the screws each time you get to pout pocket holes into the edge of plywood (or any other stock).

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Thanks. I don't think I would ever use it the other way. I've had the K5 for a long time and never needed to use it flat. I do have the R3 though so that may be why.

@chrisgosser1286 3 года назад

Laughing my butt off when you tried to open the storage and hit the dust collect hose and just stopped. Good stuff. Great video.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

lol it really did surprise me

@TheSkcookie 3 года назад

Thanks for the review. Helped me make up my mind if I wanted to pick up a clearance priced K4 or K5 versus picking up the 720 pro instead. I liked the idea of it folding up and storage for my garage shop but not pleased with basic design flaws that you pointed out.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Yeah, it's not good

@chriswhitley3283 3 года назад

I am basing a project I am currently doing on the pocket hole. I had picked it up couple years ago and it’s been moving from one tool box to another. Then I started watching 731 and started thinking why not instead of why. Haven’t got up to using it yet but I think it’s going to give me versatility. And I needed something to try to get me back on the horse after some injuries and other issues the doctors diagnosed while treating the injuries. We live and learn. That’s what keeps us coming back.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

for sure

@stevemurrell5947 3 года назад

Great review! I agree with you on the cheaper feel and the "less than positive" feel on the clamping handle. The main thing I don't like is that you can't remove the drill guide and use it as a portable pocket hole jig. I feel that the K5 is a more solid and versatile system. Think I'll stick with my K5. Again, great review and I love your channel!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Thanks. K5 is the way to go

@davidj.kester7979 Год назад

@@731Woodworks out of blue ones maybe yes butt ever have don pock holes yet im just going by seeing and hereing you all

@adammacdonald5187 3 года назад

I love the honesty of this review. Sometimes bigger and better isn’t actually better. Thanks for the review and keep up the good work. 👊🏼👊🏼

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Thank you 👊🏻

@greatgrandpaswoodworking 3 года назад

Thank you ever so much. I have a K4 given to me by my older sister from when she made doll furniture years ago. When the K720 Pro came out I decided to get one for the wings and it was the latest and greatest. After watching I decided to go with the K5. Like you I'm sure the K720 Pro is nice but there are some, ever so minor issues I question the long time durability. I am a Kreg fan too.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

The K5 is awesome

@beccamayberry9907 3 года назад

Awesome review! I watched Mike’s video first and decided to splurge for the K5 before it was sold out for sure and I’m super happy. Hopefully they make some improvements on quality on the 720pro in the near future.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

you made a good choice

@jasonlewis3620 3 года назад

I love your honesty! I agree with you professional definitely needs to be held to a higher standard and they let us down with this tool! I have been on fence about this and 716’s review made me skeptical of it and now with your input I think I need to hold off and hope for a new or updated version. Sadly I don’t think their R&D department has any woodworkers involved.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Thank you so much!!

@tcobbish 3 года назад

So glad I watched this. I was really thinking about getting one. But I think what you said hits the nail on the head, “Good idea, but poorly implemented.” I’ll keep my K5 👊

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

K5 is great

@tammystuecher3983 3 года назад

Well done! I sincerely appreciate your review as I've thought I really "had to have this" but I think I'll stick with my K5. Great video and content as always. I like how you've mounted it to a board. Very hand. However, the only thing I would say is the way it's mounted with maybe a 1/4" of board showing in the back of the unit, will not allow you to use the unit in the other orientation for pocket holes in sheet goods. Great job as always!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Thanks

@ericrickert3045 2 года назад

I bought the 720 pro about 6 months ago and the first time I used it was outside for some fence repairs. It was the first pocket hole jig I ever owned and it was awkward to use. I decided then that I will mount it on a board and did just like you did, but made the two side pieces about 4 inches out and it works well now. I simply clamp the board on my workbench and I am satisfied with how it works (so far).

@snoykster2216 3 года назад

One thing I do not understand about Kreg is that a lot of their items they make, they do not use glass fiber reenforced plastics. It would be a little more costly but everything they make would flex less and would feel less cheap.

@rubdirtonit6734 3 года назад

Swap the the wings from left to right and have them lift from the back, to avoid bumping the lid against the vacuum hose.

@davidj.kester7979 Год назад

to me it look like thay wor made to go your way

@Three_Dog_Gaming 3 года назад

When my wife and I moved into our house, my parents bought us a couple power tools as house-warming gifts. They're very carpentry oriented and I've been watching them do stuff kinda like this almost all my life while I live with them, but was minimally involved. It didn't interest me at the time. Anyway, I didn't notice until last weekend that they had bought for us one of the small pocket hole jigs that needs one of the separate clamps. It was just sitting there still in the wrapper! There was even a box of extra Kreg screws with the different thread sizes and lengths! It's like they knew what they were buying us! XD First this I did with it? Used it to make some chevrons. Thanks for the extra encouragement in the videos. I haven't had the drive to get out and try my hand at woodworking. I ended up building a shutter for my kid's bedroom window last weekend as well and it fits pretty well minus how the hinge is mounted on the house. Regardless, sometimes, I just need to be reminded that it honestly doesn't matter if other people like what I make or do. Each time I do anything with wood or my saws, I'm a little better at it and that's really what matters! Thanks!!!!!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Glad to help

@delphaneuxlacroix 3 года назад

I'm in the market to upgrade from my first pocket hole jig, which is a tiny little thing. Glad I caught your review on this, as I was contemplating pro vs. 5. I think I'm gonna get the 5. That dust collecter messing with the storage would drive me INSANE...

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@zafarsyed6437 3 года назад

Kreg needs to give you a holler so you can really make them a real pro version. If they used a harder plastic all the way around, maybe a $5 or $6 difference in their costs- but would have been so much better. Based on what you've shown, I think a pro version should have more aluminum, or denser plastic, metal hinge points, and/or the inside of the plastic cases molded to anticipate someone putting screws into a mounting board...

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

I figure after this video, I'll be on the bad list lol

@Woodcraft716 3 года назад

Awesome review. Maybe Kreg will revise the concerns people have. Thanks for all you do for this community. I always look forward to your videos and reviews. Great job!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

I appreciate you gifting me this. I know I was a little harsh on it in the review, but I do really appreciate the awesome gift!!

@Woodcraft716 3 года назад

@@731Woodworks I don't think you were harsh at all. I have the same concerns. I thinks it's a great review. I certainly appreciate all you've done to help me. 👊

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Thank you 👊🏻

@quoolvic1892 2 года назад

@@731Woodworks just 1 fist bump lol

@kerryvix1582 2 года назад

I really appreciate your candor as to the quality . I am considering this unit and if I buy one I will attach it to a board as you did to correct the flimsy issues. I’m surprised at the issues you pointed out by Kleg. . Cost of production impacts a lot of what were quality oriented companies . I enjoy your videos . Too many wahoos out making u tube shows .

@Hayden1h 3 года назад

Thank you for your review of the 720 pro.......I just started a return of mine that I got yesterday. Haven’t even opened it yet, will be getting the k5

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

K5 is much better

@DoresoomReviews 3 года назад

Great review! I thought I'd found everything I didn't like about the 720, but just about lost it when you found out the dust collection got in the way of the storage lid. As for mounting it, Kreg actually made the 720 jig so you can slide it off of those "Lego" pieces and leave the storage wings mounted to the board. I agree though, I would have liked a way to permanently fasten all of it down too.

@rajkumaretwaru7342 2 года назад

Looking to buy one of these thing will be watching and try to get best option for my needs, just a beginner

@jensbodal2253 7 месяцев назад

The lego pieces in mine were incredibly hard to attach, if the idea was to be able to easily remove the wings so they can be set at a different distance then they failed there for me

@raywright2401 Год назад

The wings are useful when separated. I'm presently using them to pocket hole large cabinet panels and the wings help balance nearly the whole sheet. Yes they are fairly cheap but at the price point and usefulness ratio is very high for budding woodworkers.

@bigt33 3 года назад

Nice job on the unboxing Matt, the fact that you tell us exactly how you feel is very refreshing! Thank you Matt !

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@robinhood3112 3 года назад

I have had a kreg for years and I love it. Thanks for the review. I'll keep my k5. What a man just throw those instructions away. GOD BLESS

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Thank you

@sethjohnson940 3 года назад

LOL I am so glad I didn't upgrade I mean downgrade to this model. Good luck man!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

👊

@gusgusnft8231 3 года назад

Kreg is going for “El Cheap.” I’m still using my K4.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

I think so too

@gusgusnft8231 3 года назад

@@731Woodworks I don’t mind paying a little more for a better quality tool.

@TheLovelyMissBeans 3 года назад

And dang it...a couple weeks ago I saw a K4 on clearance at Lowe's, but i figured the 720 would be better and didn't buy it. D'oh!

@bloodtypexneg 3 года назад

I love my K4!

@magicg8112 3 года назад

I will still be using my K4 as well.

@ronswoodshack3855 3 года назад

I’m so glad I got the K5. Just got it yesterday and wow!!!! Game changer!!! Thanks for another great and Informative video!!!!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

K5 is far superior!

@ronswoodshack3855 3 года назад

@@731Woodworks I love mine. I was using a little hand held knock off from eBay. It served it purpose and I’m thankful for it, but the K5 man, just wow!!!! I was done with all my pocket holes like bam!!!!

@kareeg7025 3 года назад

Thank you Matt..I have made many projects with my K4..which I'll keep ! ..appreciate your tool reviews. !..

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Thank you

@15leftydh 3 года назад

It seems that they put a lot of time and energy making this tool versatile. I will admit, it can be pretty handy using the tool in more directions rather than just there vertical position. On the flip-side, it seems to have fallen short on the proper tolerances when it came to production. As you said, it's the nature of plastic. It will be even better if you ditch the wings all together and build wooden support wings, in my opinion. Solid review

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

thanks

@TheLovelyMissBeans 3 года назад

I agree with building support wings. Btw, the thing you were missing about the support wings: they made them detachable so you could set them further away to support a long board. However, after seeing how flimsy they are, I wouldn't trust them to do that job well.

@Jimc4007 3 года назад

Disappointed in Kreg for this thing. Expect much better quality for their prices. Great review as usual!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

I did too

@ghostface1737 2 года назад

Love this review. Honest as hell. Appreciate your time and honesty.

@billdiehl156 Год назад

Thanks for your review! I’ve got the K4 and have been thinking of upgrading. If I do, I’ll now upgrade to the K5 rather than to the 720.

@adamhilliard5589 3 года назад

This was a really good review! I was so excited when they announced this jig and now im torn on getting the discontinued K5 or waiting to see if they address the "cheapness" of the 720. I completely agree with the comments you made about it being "professional". Im assuming they made several versions as they came up with the final design and the fact that they still released this is embarrassing. Why not make an offset hose adapter or possibly make it 45 back out of the way of the storage boxes??? When you put the hose adapter on and it hit the lid it was an instant face palm along with the Homer Simpson "DOH".

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

lol

@patrickstiltner1207 3 года назад

So glad I watched your review....I was just getting ready to buy one.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Glad I could help!

@Bray10xxx 3 года назад

I had bought the K5 not long ago and then seen the 720 pro I was like man I should have waited but after seeing this I’m glad I went with the K5 when I did...I love it!!!

@ladykenja2700 3 года назад

- Thanx 4 sharing an honest review. Gonna run out & try to find the K-5.

@jonw6376 Год назад

I just did my first pocket hole project, & used the Kreg 720 Pro. I don't know any different (until this video), so it did just fine. I did find that when unclamping, you couldn't just release it. You have to pull the handle up that last little bit for it to release. Again, I don't know any different, so it's all good. If I need to start using the wings for support, I'll likely mount it to a board as well. Thanx, Matt!

@outlawjjwales 3 года назад

When your sales go stagnant add more plastic. This looks to be their attempt to grab some of that Michaels or Hobby Lobby crowd. Nice review👍

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

thanks

@makermark67 3 года назад

Great review, Matt. Love the honesty. This may have already been said in the comments but I've read this one is now made in China whereas the K4 and K5's were actually made in the USA. Little disappointing. Thanks for the review!!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Thank you

@thomascostello5780 3 года назад

TYTYTY, looking at it in my computer is alot different than real life. Excellent rundown of a tool I was shopping. U've saved me some money

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

👊

@musicmotorskate7540 2 года назад

Good honest review. I was looking to upgrade my Kreg jig but I'll pass on this one. Unfortunately no one sells the K5 anymore. I think I'm using the original pro, I guess I'll keep using it.

@Rebel1280 3 года назад

I would love to see a reaction video from Kreg to this.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Me too

@MichaelWilson-oy9bi 3 года назад

Your board mount could have been cut so the back edge lined up with the back of the jig. This would allow the jig to be used in the 'flipped' orientation for sheet goods. I don't know how it would be flipped with the storage wings vertical. Maybe fine since you have screwed them down.

@gomrko 2 года назад

I was thinking the same thing. Flush mount it to the back of the board and you can use it in both orientations. Maybe alter the width of the board so it is flush mounted to the front too, to use the clamp both ways. I like that the K7 folds up but if it is going to be flimsy, nevermind..mount it to a board. I have the K5, mounted on a board. I think I prefer the K5 especially because I can use it with the HD accessory head and HD screws for quick strong 2x4 construction. The K5 works well except for the storage box latches, i added Velcro after everything fell out the second time.

@Bonsai7255 3 года назад

Thank you for the honest review. I've been looking for a K5 on sale not much luck yet though.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Keep an eye out

@robertmcevoy24 3 года назад

Great review I have the K 4 and I’m very pleased with it for my shop. If it’s first and goal I’m handing you the ball

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

👊🏻

@josephmcilhenney3224 3 года назад

It takes courage and integrity to be critical. It takes a lot more, MUCH more, to be critical of your friends (or the brand you like). You got it, brother!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

thank you

@mr.preece8137 3 года назад

“People say it won’t hold up. I’ve had some of this stuff for four years.” *Shaker dresser rolls eyes*

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

🤷‍♂️

@andyfunke9484 3 года назад

I've been building with pocket holes since buying a K2 Master System in 1993. The first thing I built was two toy chests. They've survived all five of my kids, and seven grandchildren so far. I can't say as much for the toys though.

@mr.preece8137 3 года назад

@@andyfunke9484 fair enough. I’ve had a few bad experiences with them. Particularly with hardwood and mdf.

@terrywarburton6119 2 года назад

Just got one for Christmas. Thanks for the heads up on the issues!

@michaelbrucato3608 3 года назад

Love your videos. Thanks for the review. In regards to the storage boxes if you just swap the side they are on would you still have that clearance issue? Instead of having them open facing you you switch them to have them open facing away from you. Just a thought I do not have the tool just something I noticed that might help with one of the flaws. I like what you have done so far look forward to more videos.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Thank you

@tombstone4362 3 года назад

You should reach out to them, work out with them to name their next model the 731

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

lol that'd be cool

@aurauder 3 года назад

And build it to pass down to your kids.

@hansdegroot8549 3 года назад

@@731Woodworks K731WW

@danareynolds1786 2 года назад

I noticed that with it mounted to the board, the slots for clamping it to your workbench are now useless without removing from the board. Maybe mount it to the board so it's flush, and then notch the board for the lay-down position. Excellent idea otherwise!

@scottnelson1423 3 года назад

Great review, I agree that sometimes companies try to over engineer a product for usability but forget about quality. I will stick with my K4, does all I need.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

K4 is a good one

@jmcc2828 2 года назад

Seeing as this video was a year ago, Hopefully someone at Kreg found this video and fixed the issues. I just picked up the 720 today(3/12/2022). We'll see how it goes. Anyway thanks for the info and I love the channel.

@channelnotfound403 3 года назад

Since I didn't have one of the K4/K5's prior to this one dropping, I went with the 720Pro (even though it might be less awesome), since they are discontinuing the K4/K5 from what I understand. So hopefully the newly created 720 Pro accessories will be a better investment going forward for me. As for mounting to a board, I think I'll mount mine flush with the back of the board, that way I can still lie it on it's back when adding pocket holes to longer pieces of wood.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

👍

@tracdfar 3 года назад

I like being able to lay it on its back and use it. I would trim the back edge of your board to keep that option. But all pocket hole jigs need to be mounted. I've had my K4 on a board for 10+ years. Also curious about longevity but I had similar doubts about the K4 and it's still going strong. So, maybe it's just change that we don't like.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

I've never used my K5 in another position. The K4 and K5 were much better made. The 720 won't last. The materials are just cheaper.

@thorsluter7835 2 года назад

I've had my K4 for 16 years, the clamping mechanism is starting to get a bit stiff, but other than that, it still serves my purposes.

@godisgoodwoodworks4801 2 года назад

Matt, I actually laughed out loud when you tried to open the storage compartment and the lid hit the dust collection port. Hilarious! I doubt I'll ever get a jig like that. I just have their most basic model, a tiny little deal that has to be clamped to the workpiece, and only has one hole for the bit. I don't do a ton with pocket holes (so far), so I haven't yet needed anything fancier.

@hardwhitewolf4925 Год назад

Love the board mounted idea so going to do that with some of the scrap pieces from building my crosscut table.

@Silent-G 3 года назад

Thanks for the review. Not going to waste my money! Great job Matt!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

👊🏻

@schulte7806 3 года назад

I have been waiting for you to review this! I've seen other reviews and not sure I want to buy it yet!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

K5 is a better jig and at a better price

@schulte7806 3 года назад

My sister got my dad when he passed and I've been using it. So I was going to buy my own. After a few reviews I figured you would feel the same. So K5 it is! Lmbo Thanks

@erickjustdidit6113 3 года назад

Thanks for the review was waiting on your take to make my decision, k5 will be delivered Tuesday!

@hansdegroot8549 3 года назад

How much did you pay for the K5? it's out of stock on Amazon.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

It's in stock now. I gave $129 for mine but I bought it 3.5 years ago

@kristacarroll2531 2 года назад

Thanks! I was considering one if these. You saved me some time.

@TracyJammeh 6 месяцев назад

First off, if you had attached the bracket to the board the way they are designed to be attached to the jig, then you could remove the jig without taking the whole thing apart. The brackets attach to the jig via key holes. Second, all of that is unnecessary. There are wings built into the jig that you can swing out to place your stock on when drilling pocket holes (I recently discovered this.) No one has ever mentioned this in any video on the 720 that I have ever watched... including the videos about the 720 on the KREG channel. FYI: I saw the girls on Shanty 2 Chic channel using the jig with the built-in wings.

@trentwinston2914 3 года назад

You actually pushed me over the edge on purchasing a Kreg K5. I'm glad I did because if I had waited, I would have assumed that the "latest greatest" would have been the "latest greatest." There's a chance that I would have blindly purchased the 720Pro. After watching this video, it looks like Kreg, who I greatly respect, dropped the ball on this one. I'm sure that there's a logical reason why Kreg sacrificed their wonderful image with this tool, but That isn't acceptable. I'm proud of my K5 and expect it to give me many years of accurate pocket holes.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

The K5 is awesome

@BronkBuilt 3 года назад

Great review. I love Kreg as well, although I have moved to the Armor jig. I'm finding some issues with that one as well.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Nothing perfect I guess

@ZeoCyberG 3 года назад

Armour jig is great for the price. You'd have to go much higher for a better system IMO. Like the Castle Hole Cutter system starts at $400 with their portable table top 110 model and then goes much higher for their bigger machines but they're made for commercial production and produces cleaner and stronger pockets at a more usable 6 degree angle vs the standard pocket hole guide jigs that are at 15 degrees... You'd especially, notice the difference when driving the screws in as you can basically just hold the pieces with your hand to keep alignment vs locking it down with clamps with your standard pocket holes, and the shallower angle also means it can work with thinner materials and there's a bit less to worry about with screw length.

@thejoshwardchannel 3 года назад

So far - I’ve seen ONE positive non sponsored video for this jig - and honestly, I think they’re trying hard to get a Kreg sponsorship - therefore I won’t name names. That said, you’ve helped me make my mind up - I’m staying with my K5. I really hope Kreg takes a step back, LISTENS to their customers and redo the plans for this. Bottom line - the consumer shouldn’t have to “fix” a PROFESSIONAL model...period. What stinks now...they’ve officially discontinued K5 gear and EVERYONE is buying them up. Hard to find the accessories now. Anyway, I ‘Preciate ya! I’m just a little South of you in MS. God bless!

@themossbackman 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. I remember you had to get a new clamp for the K 5 when it broke. It would e nice to see how the clamp on the 720Pro holds up after a year.

@RayRay-pg3fx 3 года назад

I have used my Massca Pocket Hole Pro M2 jig for months now and it works great!!!! All aluminum with a vac port. Was less than the Kreg without the vac port.

@Bray10xxx 3 года назад

Awesome review glad I stuck with my K5....love that thing...oh and I couldn’t keep up with the pocket hole push up challenge...hahaha!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

lol

@danielhayes9274 2 года назад

I have both. The dust fixtures on the K5 is garbage. On both, I replaced the boxes as spacers with solid wood wings. That works way better. Tools and bits and screws get stored in dedicated tool boxed. They are cheap. One set in each shop. (2200 miles apart) I prefer the auto depth and the dust collection features of the pro, the ability to use smaller diameter screws of the K5. Great show, thank you.

@dand3975 Год назад

Very great review of the "Pro" and K5. I was suspicious of the Pro 720 being new and improved. I bought a New old stock K5, Love it. Sad that the New Pro 720 was a disappointment, thanks for the honest review.

@paulmood308 3 года назад

The best thing about the 720 is I picked up a brand new k5 for 100 bucks. Thanks for honest and thorough review Matt. 👊🏻

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Good choice!

@SanDiego2015 3 года назад

1) Read the directions. The box wings are the “pro” option. The jig has built in supports that pop out from the body. 2) the “depth stop” you refer to is actually a stop block jig for repeating the hole drilling locations. You can design and build your own jig, just as others have designed K5 mounting and jig stations 3) The new drill has engraved depth marks to assist in setting the stop depth. Because so much is done using plywood that varies in thickness, stops still should be set based upon test results. 4) the automatic thickness clamping is part of horizontal or vertical use. Time will tell how the clamp holds up While the review is informative, it leaves things out that actual use over a few projects may help potential users decide whether or not to purchase. It certainly appears that Kreg will discontinue the K5 design. Time and fan base demand will make the final determination.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

1. Directions? Umm naa. I don't really need those for this. 2. I misspoke. I know what it is. 3. They aren't engraved. They are printed on and will wear off over time. 4. I would rarely if ever use it other than vertical. Never have on the K5 or had the need to. The K5 is far superior. Kreg missed the mark with this. It is made with cheap materials. It won't hold up for someone who actually uses it a lot. I am the fan base. I have been a huge fan of Kreg for several years and have recommended a lot of their products on this channel. This one doesn't measure up to the standard of products they've had previously.

@bigfootseahawk9997 3 года назад

Matt, as a tool head and amateur woodworker. ...ll be honest, not too often I see Ridgid tools in use on RU-vid. I enjoyed your review and am also the proud owner of the Kreg K5. But.. I kinda noticed your Ridgid drills and thought to myself... well thats cool ! its usually always Dewalt or Makita. Have a great rest of your sunday and god bless 👍

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Thanks. I got these Ridgid ones when I first started for the lifetime warranty. They've been great

@vintageflatulence150 3 года назад

Still using my old Harbor Freight all-aluminum pocket hole jig mounted on a piece of plywood with my own designed dust collection port. Works great for me.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

awesome

@823Steve 3 года назад

I totally agree with your assessment of the 720 Pro. The idea is good, but poorly implemented. I like the K4 the best with the K5 second. I don't like the clamp on the K5 as well. They took away some of the flexibility with the 720 such as being able to pull the drill guide out of the unit and use it separately. I think I have most of the models up to these two new ones which I will not be buying. Thanks for sharing your opinion.

@RC-ol7eg Год назад

I feel sure they added the “pro” word to attract the average buyer. But, to the average buyer, space is a commodity so the device that folds up is very practical to us amateurs. I’m green with envy over your shop, tools, and space.

@Matt-wb7lm 3 года назад

Great video. I am curious, when you mounted it did you move the left side box back, so it would clear the vacuum port ?. lol. Keep them coming, I like giving a thumbs up.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

thanks

@bbqguy6538 3 года назад

I recently purchased a massca pocket jig. Been very happy with it..

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Got one of those coming

@kevinsullivan8962 3 года назад

Thanks for the info. I have the K320 and love it. I want to upgrade to the K5 or K720. Probably go with the K5 then! Thanks!!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

K5 is the way to go

@99trampis 2 года назад

Great review as always. I bought this a couple of weeks ago and just like you, was not impressed with how cheap it felt. Definitely NOT professional grade. I used it a few times to build a storage cart for my wood and it worked okay. I'm going to try and look for a K5 or that Massca one you reviewed. On another note, Kreg customer service is outstanding. I called to return this one and they said no problem, we'll credit your account and we don't want you to ship it back so can you donate it to a Habitat for Humanity near you or some organization like that? There's a HforH within 15 minutes of me so that's what I'll do.

@TasickMedia 2 года назад

Just picked up the basic 720, I’ll make the wings myself with a T-track for the stop and Mount to a board. The unit is made in China, says so right over the barcode on the outer box. This is likely why it has a more sleek look over the older models, because the tooling for the more complicated injection moulding is much cheaper in China, as is the assembly of a more complex auto-adjusting tool. I wouldn’t say it’s construction is “cheap” but it is a lot of plastic. It’s not “pro”, but the auto adjust feature saves a ton of time and I’m happy with the purchase as a pro.

@wehvacwehvac5612 2 года назад

Kreg should be very, Very embarrassed for the worst of worst quality!!... Thank you for sharing this with me. Widowmaker a man of God. "E Pluribus Unum" D'n Deus Le' Vult!!...

@pedroramos6408 Год назад

I got the kreg jig k4 an k5 and I am glad didn't buy the 720. Thanks for this review.

@jimrobinsfamily8734 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I guess that I need to find a K5 to get before they're all gone.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

You should!

@jtmin1 3 года назад

Thank you for an honest review. Keep up the good work.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@onehappydawg 2 года назад

Just bought the 720 pro….without the wings….my first pocket hole jig. Great review 😎👍

@spiritwings4592 2 года назад

I personally love my porter cable pocket hole jig. It's mainly all metal ; self adjusting and I love it. I also have the Kreg but Porter Cable is the bomb.

@snydercustomwoodwork 3 года назад

Would love to see you do a review of the Armor Tools pocket hole jig! I just did the trade in program and I think you might enjoy theirs. And if not, would love your input regardless!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Thank you

@partsdave8943 3 года назад

I bought my K5 system just before the 720Pro was released. More and more reviews are showing that I've got the better one. :) Thanks for the great and honest review Matt. 👊 I suspect there will be a V2 of this model. Great concept, poor execution..... NOT gonna make people want it.....!!!!!

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Yeah you did

@vossdale 3 года назад

Thank you for this video. I've been holding off buy a k4 when I heard about the 720pro. Now ill buy the k4 at the big box store on clearance.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Get the K4 or K5 while you can

@tomhostetter8516 3 года назад

Good luck finding them... after 2 weeks of 720 reviews people snatching up k4 k5s like toilet paper last year

@vossdale 3 года назад

I live in Puerto Rico, most people here don't build they buy. I'll get it tomorrow hopefully.

@vossdale 3 года назад

Glory to God, just got the K4.

@cnote9958 2 года назад

Kreg really took a step backwards with the 520 and the 720! I bought the 520 with the wings and refuse to use it! The wings as you mentioned are as cheap as they come so I I’ll just stick with the good and K4! Great review sir agree w/you 100%

@davidwhiteley3879 Год назад

Wow - you gave an unbelievable honest review. Hopefully Kreg will heed your comments in their next design. I almost get the impression that someone different (new) designed this product and didn't hang on the great features of the previous products. Great review, thanks.

@davidrhea3264 3 года назад

I'm a new subscriber to your channel but love everything you do, very helpful. I also have the K5 and have watched a lot of comparison reviews and i have to say they did drop the ball and should not call it the Pro! I still prefer the K5

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

Glad to help

@martinferos6732 2 года назад

Hello, Thank you for the review regarding the kreg 720 Pro as I love Pocket hole journey when doing projects. I have a kreg 4 and my unit looks more stirdy than the Kreg 720 Pro with a better quality clamping system. Thanks Martin 👍

@robertmadole9982 3 года назад

Glad you did this video. I had a 720 in my Amazon cart but hadn’t pulled the trigger due to mixed reviews. Swapped it out for the K5 and ordered it. Love the channel. Keep it up.

@731Woodworks 3 года назад

K5 is great

@rschutz6587 2 года назад

You are not a big Dummy, you just did not watch the Kreg video on attaching the Storage Boxes. The 720 has a keyhole slot in the bottom. You mounted the adaptors outside the bottom of the jig. The adaptors slip into keyholes on the bottom of the 720, and then two screws goes through the adaptor into the board. This lets you quickly take the 720 off the board and reorient it, and then replace it. Just watch the "Set up a pocket-hole workstation: Kreg® Pocket-Hole Jig 720/720PRO" and go to minute 2:00 and you can watch it. Love you channel.