I've just bought one of these, but I'm having issues with it and thinking if it is due to getting a cheapy and not a trend or a kreg instead.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-868549-Pocket-Hole-Jig/dp/B000LFXJ8O/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt
I clamping it to a piece of wood with a locking C clamp. The clamp held the jg really firmly to the piece of wood.
I then inserted an 8mm drill bit into the jig hole (Correct size for the threaded on adapter) then attempted to drill. What I found was that the bit kept hitting the metal as it was drilling. So it scrapped some metal off the inside of the jig as well as making a hole in the wood.
I tried a few more and it did the same thing. If I carry on my drill bit will be shot pretty soon, so I've given up for now.
Does the jig require a special drill bit? Anyone else used this jig? Are the trend/kreg ones worth the extra money?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-868549-Pocket-Hole-Jig/dp/B000LFXJ8O/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt
I clamping it to a piece of wood with a locking C clamp. The clamp held the jg really firmly to the piece of wood.
I then inserted an 8mm drill bit into the jig hole (Correct size for the threaded on adapter) then attempted to drill. What I found was that the bit kept hitting the metal as it was drilling. So it scrapped some metal off the inside of the jig as well as making a hole in the wood.
I tried a few more and it did the same thing. If I carry on my drill bit will be shot pretty soon, so I've given up for now.
Does the jig require a special drill bit? Anyone else used this jig? Are the trend/kreg ones worth the extra money?