Where are Kreg Jig products made?
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In kregistan. A small developed country known for their quality and well made products.
2209703
I'm not sure where it is made, probably China like most products these days. It's good quality though. As far as demanding American made tools, Manufacturers will produce what Americans are willing to buy, most people I know will not pay more for "American" made, cost is the order winner therefore China gets the task.
1556558
Straight from the SK product catalog "if you buy an S*K tool it is madein the USA, no questions asked or needed. So, unlike competitiveproducts, you do not need to research each tool to decipher thecountry of origin. If it says S*K on it, it is made in the USA."
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The jig, drill and driver bit are designed for the Kreg screws and won't work with others. (The driver bit is even a custom size and Torx won't fit in the Kreg screws.) I had the same initial feeling about the screws, but decided to trust it on my composite deck. It really seems fine.
2090545
The label on the handle of this wonderful tool says "Made in China". It is distributed by a company in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
1367963
I eagerly await the arrival of my Milwaukee 6268-21 jigsaw -- just ordered it from Amazon. In response to your question, I read online that this tool is made in the Czech Republic. Can't verify this as fact yet, but I hope this is helpful.
616236
According to their web site: "Founded in 2009 BlueRigger LLC is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington USA. BlueRigger offers innovative consumer electronics products that help customers in their home, at work or when they are on the move. Our products are conceived & designed in USA and manufactured in state of the art factories overseas with strong emphasis on best manufacturing and quality assurance processes." You might want to ask directly. They've got a "Contact Us" link on their web site. http://bluerigger.com/ContactUs.aspx
1597291
They are forged in Sweden. It is my belief that they used to be made by Wetterlings or at least that was the rumor. They might of been factory seconds from Wetterlings or another Swedish manufacture. These axes are a great quality product for the money. Not as refind as a Granfors Bruks or a Wetterlings but also no where near the price point. Been very happy with mine.
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you can use regular screws with the kreg jig, but the kreg screws have a sharpened point that facilitates burrowing into the second piece of wood to be joined (as the drilled hole does not extend into the second piece of wood). If you do use your own wood screws, I strongly suggest that you use square drive (as oppose to either phillips or slotted) screws, which provides for a much better interface between the screw head and the driver bit. Also, the R3 kit includes a long square drive bit.
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I put them on the bottom of my table saw. I don't know about the Kreg stand. They are 1/2" wide by 1 & 1/2" long and slide through a smooth hole. They are fastened with a nut and bolt. They are very strong and durable. I actually made a metal plate that I welded on the bottom and then welded my casters on.
282683
All 4 J. A. Henckels knife lines with exception to the ceramax line are made in Germany. I suspect the ceramax line is manufactured through their acquired Japanese company Nippa in Japan.
2183982
I've used and owned various Kreg jigs (K2000, K3, K4 and K5). They have gotten better with each new model. An exception to this was the K3 versus the K4. I liked the K3 better than the K4 because of the clamping lever in the front (K3) versus the back (K4). The K2000 also had the lever in the back. It is better to have the clamping lever in the front especially when working with larger work pieces. It is good to see Kreg go back to the front lever. I like the K5 best because of the ratcheting clamp. You don't get a face clamp like you do with the K4MS Jig Master System, but the Automaxx clamps are better anyway. I like the 6" better than the 3" clamp. The right angle clamp works great for assembling cabinets also. If you are going to be doing small work (1/2" or less) get the Micro Drill Guide and large work (11/2" & larger) get the HD Jig. They will fit in the K3,K4, or K5 Jigs. To make a long story short get the K5 Jig over the K4 Jig.
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The Milwaukee 6268-21 jig saw I purchased some years ago was made in the Czech Republic. It has been very reliable with no problems. J.D.
2275952
Not Recommended. The Kreg Jig (and drill) are engineered to drill holes in the center of the edge of 3/4 inch thick wood. While the metal portion of the jig might survive OK when attempting to drill on metal the stresses on the plastic portion might be too much. If one decides to try this the use of lubricant would be prudent.
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Absolutely, I have used this jig for the last three years with three different size clamps based on the object I am working on. I do not own the Kreg clamp, however, i am sure it is a great product because everything that I own that has the Kreg name is an exceptionally good quality tool.
1202637
The Fiskars Company is Finnish. I don't know where it was made but the steel in the tool looks to be a high quality.
2176128
well...they are either made at the Becker Knife and Tool facility or at the facility that Ka-Bar uses for their production runs.Best bet is to call Becker Knife and tool and ask them directly.