Kreg 520 PRO Pocket-Hole Jig Wins Popular Mechanics US Design Award
Kreg wins the Popular Mechanic USA design award for its best-selling 520 PRO Pocket hole jig, plus the best seller award with a 4.8 - star rating from all its reviews.
25/06/2022
Use in almost any position, clamp it in place and drill perfect pocket holes no matter where you are.
The extremely popular Kreg 520 PRO Pocket-Hole Jig comes out tops for its design and technical innovation, achieving the award from Popular Mechanics USA. “This is a tremendous achievement, and we are extremely proud to get this award from a leading magazine like Popular Mechanics,” said Regard Stols, South Africa’s brand manager for the international Kreg brand. The 520PRO also got a winning best seller award with a 4.8 - star rating from all its reviews.
Kreg’s 2021 Series Evolution, Pocket-Hole Jig 520 PRO is a versatile, adaptable jig for creating rock-solid pocket-hole joints in almost any timber or board product. It is the ultimate bench-top and the Kreg® Docking Station also expands its capability with the added storage, material support wings for long pieces, adjustable STOP for repeatability, and a Pocket-Hole Jig Clamp to secure the jig to your worktop and transform it into a handy bench-top rig.
The VersaGrip handle rotates 360° to suit any building set up and features built-in clamping. The GripMaxx™ anti-slip clamp pad prevents the material slipping or shifting during drilling. The entire design offers a durable, impact-resistant construction with a steel reinforced spine and includes a classic face-clamp, plus free project plan, and screw pack. The VersaGrip also includes built-in clamping so that you never have to worry about struggling with larger boards or sheet goods to add pocket-holes with accuracy and precision. The 520 PRO can be used in almost any orientation which means you can easily move or transport it to use in any position, clamp it in place and drill perfect pocket holes no matter where you are.
With the Kreg 520 PRO, you can assemble projects using pocket-holes with complete portability and ease of use - anytime - anywhere. This model is the most versatile jig yet introduced by Kreg. It is the essential pocket-hole jig for project builders who need an easy-to-use joinery solution wherever they work in the home, on site, or in a workshop. The Kreg 520 PRO Pocket-Hole Jig sets the standard for versatility in pocket-hole joinery. It is loaded with features, like the VersaGrip™ 360°-rotating handle that helps the 520 PRO adapt easily to any pocket-hole project.
Preparing to drill pocket holes is easy and all that is required is to preset material thickness on the setting on the drill guide block that is designed for quick setup on a wide variety of thicknesses of different materials. Additionally, the integral adjustable stop give constant repeatability when you need to drill multiple pocket-holes in pieces of similar thickness.
The Kreg Docking Station is a must-have optional accessory for those enthusiasts working with larger pieces of timber or board.
The Docking Station provides convenient storage and assistance during projects with foldable wings to provide for easily accessible storage for drill bits, screws and even the clamp. The Docking Station is easily detached to support long pieces of material with extra storage. This docking station is the ultimate upgrade for the 520 PRO jig is allows the user to snap in for bench-top use and detach for mobile use. This optional extra is a must-have for enthusiasts working with larger pieces of timber or board.
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