Hey folks!
I'm new to this whole Kreg thing as well as a new woodcrafter.
I want to build new cabinets for my kitchen and I have been searching the web for designs, tips, etc...
I came across a pro cabinet makers site and many of the people writing thought that Kreg was good to ok for doing face frames but did not think much of the cases being produced with the Kreg system. Mostly it seemed that they had cases fail, or start to fail, after a few years of use. There were also some comments about the joinery loosening up after a bit, especially if there was no glue.
Just wondering about the success and longevity members here have had. I really like the concept of the system and want to be sure of the results before I put in all the time, money, and effort.
Thanks for your honest responses,
brotherbd
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I am on my way to Belize, CA with a load of plywood and tools to build cabinets in a cabana my wife and I started a couple of years ago. I too have never build cabinets but after researching different types of cabinet construction I chose the KREG jig and KREG cabinet instructions for my attempt. After reading different articles in magazines about cabinet construction I feel the KREG jig will suit my needs best. I will be in Belize for the next 5 months and plan to get back to you when I'm finished as to the success or failer of the project. Thanks for all the comments above. They have given me additional confidence before I try my skills.
Eldon
Never had an issue with anything I have built yet with a Kreg Jig. I have a shop full of cabinets I used daily and most have 100-300 lbs stacked on them, heavy metal objects slid across, hammered and pounded on very regularly. I have not used glue on any of them. The plans I used are the simple 2 x 4 workbench plans that came with the jig. I have designed bigger, longer and deeper benches using the same basic design and it's holding strong. I was planning on using the reg jig to build new cabinets using a better wood than MDF or pine.
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