If you read read a lot of our DIY plans (or probably most any DIY plan these days), you’re going to see a lot of references to a Kreg pocket hole jig, or more commonly a “pocket hole jig” or a “Kreg jig”.  Well, if you’ve never seen or heard of one before you’re probably wondering what one is so we decided we’d provide a quick explanation.

Kreg pocket hole jigs come in several varieties these days for varying levels of need, but they all serve a similar function.  They are a simple tool that lets you drill holes at an angle close to parallel with your board so that you can then screw into an adjoining board.  That adjoining board can be either parallel or perpendicular to the board you are attaching.

If you’re going to do any degree of DIY projects and don’t want to get into biscuits, doweling, or loose tenons, a Kreg pocket hole jig is probably a good investment for you as it will provide an easy way to make solid joints that are certain to last a long time.

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