casey268•1mo agoProlific Poster

Bought a $200 'pro' pocket hole jig that broke after two uses

Saw a video online saying this brand was the best for cabinet face frames. The plastic clamp snapped clean off while I was working on a maple piece. Anyone know a good metal one that can take some real force?

4 comments

4 Comments

shane_carter1mo ago

Yeah, plastic on a "pro" tool...

iris4831mo ago

Ugh, tell me about it. I just wrap the handle in hockey tape, fixes the grip and stops the cracks.

the_rose1mo ago

I did the same thing with my old screwdriver, @iris483. Two wraps of that tape and it feels brand new.

shane16521d ago

Plastic handles on tools are the worst. They get slick with sweat and crack in the cold. Give me a solid piece of rubber or wood any day. My old hammer has a wood handle I can actually hold onto. That cheap plastic stuff is just a way to save a buck.