With the Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig XL you drill extra-large pocket holes with twice the strength. It makes it easy to build big and strong using 2 × 4 or 4 × 4 lumber together with Kreg XL pocket-hole screws, which have extra holding power.
With the Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig XL you drill extra-large pocket holes with twice the strength. It makes it easy to build big and strong using 2 × 4 or 4 × 4 lumber together with Kreg XL pocket-hole screws, which have extra holding power.
Hardened-steel drill guides position the stepped XL drill bit at the right angle for extra-large pocket holes. The two guides position a pair of pocket holes at ideal spacing on the width of a 2 × 4 or 4 × 4, but they can easily be twisted apart and used separately to change the spacing.
GripMaxx material on the underside keeps the jig in place while you drill. A clamp pad adapter is included so you can secure the jig easily with Kreg clamps and many other brands.
All Kreg pocket-hole jigs drill the same type of pocket hole. The difference is how fast and conveniently you work:
R3 and 310 – small and portable, good for occasional projects and repairs
320 – two drill guides for faster work
520PRO – the most versatile, with VersaGrip clamping that rotates 360°
720 and 720 PLUS – a bench jig with Automaxx auto-adjust clamping for 13–38 mm material, for bigger projects
XL – extra-large pocket holes in 2 × 4 and 4 × 4 timber
The drill bit for Kreg pocket-hole jigs is 9.5 mm (3/8"). If you are unsure, the 720 is the most convenient choice for furniture and joinery.
Two things decide which Kreg screw you need for your pocket hole:
Length – by the material thickness, for example a 25 mm screw in 13 mm material, 32 mm in 19 mm material and 64 mm in 38 mm material
Thread – coarse thread for soft wood such as pine, plywood and MDF, fine thread for hardwoods such as oak and beech
Kreg screws have a wide head that pulls the joint tight and a self-drilling tip that reduces the risk of splitting. The screw kits contain the most common lengths and threads and are a good start if you are new to pocket-hole joinery.