Renzo Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Last week I plopped down $136 and tax for a Kreg Master jig system at Lee Valley. Did about 9 pocket holes with it, and on the 10th the included bit broke. The tip of the bit that bores the counter sink broke right off. I'll goto Lee Valley and i'm sure they'll swap it out, but weird. I was drilling into maple not 4" thick steel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Might be a fluke, I've had mine for years with no problem. Come to think of it, it might be time for a new bit myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I recently WON that!!! It's gonna come in handy when I finally get around to my assembly/outfeed/bending table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztifpatrick Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Last week I plopped down $136 and tax for a Kreg Master jig system at Lee Valley. Did about 9 pocket holes with it, and on the 10th the included bit broke. The tip of the bit that bores the counter sink broke right off. I'll goto Lee Valley and i'm sure they'll swap it out, but weird. I was drilling into maple not 4" thick steel! Not long ago I got the deck jig, I already have the one you got. I haven't had problems but on the last one I bought there was a notice in the case that said they had experienced some problems with bits snapping and to cantact them for an imediate replacement if it happened. I suppose they came across a bad bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALSAW Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I have several Kreg products, their a great company to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renzo Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Cool. Thanks for this info. I didn't notice this in the case I got although i probably didn't look too closely. You know.. guys with new toys I'll try returning to Lee Valley first as I have a local retail store here and they're great with returns. You don't even need a receipt. But if all fails i'll contact Kreg. Not long ago I got the deck jig, I already have the one you got. I haven't had problems but on the last one I bought there was a notice in the case that said they had experienced some problems with bits snapping and to cantact them for an imediate replacement if it happened. I suppose they came across a bad bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Pretty sturdy bits, for sure. I think you're just lookin' for a reason to go back to the retail store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singlespeed68 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I had bought an extra bit to setup for different stock if need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renzo Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Shhhhhhhhhhhhh! Don't tell my wife! Pretty sturdy bits, for sure. I think you're just lookin' for a reason to go back to the retail store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyami Plotke Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Last week I plopped down $136 and tax for a Kreg Master jig system at Lee Valley. Did about 9 pocket holes with it, and on the 10th the included bit broke. The tip of the bit that bores the counter sink broke right off. I'll goto Lee Valley and i'm sure they'll swap it out, but weird. I was drilling into maple not 4" thick steel! Renzo, I may be too late to the chat here, but if you need a new bit right away and arguing about the return in not worth the time, they stock them at Lowe's so you can easily pick up a new bit if you have a local branch. As for Kreg, I'm shocked that the bit broke, I've had my Kreg jig for about 6 or 7 years now. I'm on my 2nd bit because the first one dulled out over time, but I've never damaged either, let alone broken one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renzo Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thanks.. I doubt i'll have to argue with lee valley. But i'll let everyone know how it works out. .gonna run up this afternoon. May snag the incra table saw miter gauge while im there too so not all bad As for Lowe's it's being built, should be opening in January woohoo. They're slow in popping up in Canada. Renzo, I may be too late to the chat here, but if you need a new bit right away and arguing about the return in not worth the time, they stock them at Lowe's so you can easily pick up a new bit if you have a local branch. As for Kreg, I'm shocked that the bit broke, I've had my Kreg jig for about 6 or 7 years now. I'm on my 2nd bit because the first one dulled out over time, but I've never damaged either, let alone broken one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Very suprising. I have had nothing but great success with the Kreg products I have purchased. As has already been stated, if you have any issues with Lee Valley (which I highly doubt) the folks at Kreg will treat you well, they are a great bunch. Even if Lee Valley takes care of you, let the folks at Kreg know. If there is an issue with the bit's they'll want to know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALSAW Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Renzo, I may be too late to the chat here, but if you need a new bit right away and arguing about the return in not worth the time, they stock them at Lowe's so you can easily pick up a new bit if you have a local branch. As for Kreg, I'm shocked that the bit broke, I've had my Kreg jig for about 6 or 7 years now. I'm on my 2nd bit because the first one dulled out over time, but I've never damaged either, let alone broken one. Kreg has a sharping service I have 4 bits and all but one has been sharpened they do a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyami Plotke Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Kreg has a sharping service I have 4 bits and all but one has been sharpened they do a great job. Thanks, Aaron. I'll have to take them up on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALSAW Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Thanks, Aaron. I'll have to take them up on it. Not a problem its $4.00 for the first bit and then $2.00 for any other bits on the same order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renzo Posted October 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Just to update.... Lee Valley gave me a new bit no questions asked. Yay. And i spent another $190 while there.. D'oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyami Plotke Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Just to update.... Lee Valley gave me a new bit no questions asked. Yay. And i spent another $190 while there.. D'oh! Congratulations on the exchange. If Lee Valley opened a store near me, I'd be broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Just to update.... Lee Valley gave me a new bit no questions asked. Yay. And i spent another $190 while there.. D'oh! Ha ha, we knew that was coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Kregg is one of the best joinery jigs in my shop.. It makes projects a lot simpler. I would recommend the Kreg kit to any wood worker.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab73180 Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 yes, rub it in vic, rub it in!! I recently WON that!!! It's gonna come in handy when I finally get around to my assembly/outfeed/bending table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Is that a real little dog on a hot dog bun...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 :D yes, rub it in vic, rub it in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab73180 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 i think it is. not sure though Is that a real little dog on a hot dog bun...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 i think it is. not sure though I thought that was a picture you took... Brings a whole new meaning to hot dog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab73180 Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 is that a hornet your holding??? I thought that was a picture you took... Brings a whole new meaning to hot dog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.