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expiredKYSteve posted Dec 18, 2024 01:43 PM

Armor Tool Pocket Hole Auto-Jig

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$140

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Menard's has Armor Tool Pocket Hole Auto-Jig​ (APJ1400) on sale for $39.99. Select free ship to store and pickup where available (store locator). Otherwise, shipping fees vary by location and a $2.80 processing fee is added to the order.

Thanks to Community Member KYSteve for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Auto-adjust clamp adapts to various thicknesses without any hassle
  • Match screw sizes and heads to pocket hole depth effortlessly
  • The color coating on the screws offer anti-corrosive protection
  • Dust collection port to keep workspaces cleaner
  • Includes a self-adjusting drill guide block, drill bit, square driver bit, collar, Allen wrench, dust collection port, and 50 assorted screws, and manual

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  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $70 lower (63.6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $109.99 at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
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Menard's has Armor Tool Pocket Hole Auto-Jig​ (APJ1400) on sale for $39.99. Select free ship to store and pickup where available (store locator). Otherwise, shipping fees vary by location and a $2.80 processing fee is added to the order.

Thanks to Community Member KYSteve for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Auto-adjust clamp adapts to various thicknesses without any hassle
  • Match screw sizes and heads to pocket hole depth effortlessly
  • The color coating on the screws offer anti-corrosive protection
  • Dust collection port to keep workspaces cleaner
  • Includes a self-adjusting drill guide block, drill bit, square driver bit, collar, Allen wrench, dust collection port, and 50 assorted screws, and manual

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $70 lower (63.6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $109.99 at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
  • About this Store:

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jeff34270
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If you're worried about breaking your pocket hole jig, then you're using it wrong.

Your drill is made of plastic, and it doesn't break unless you seriously abuse it.
These pocket hole jigs are made of plastic, and they don't break unless you seriously abuse them.
jeff34270
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Kreg uses steel where necessary and a high quality glass impregnated nylon for the rest. They are plenty strong and durable for their intended use so there's not much reason to switch to aluminum.
KYSteve
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I agree that their shipping prices can be a bit high. If you live near a store they ship to store for free.
Merchandise Subtotal: $39.99 Sales Tax: $2.40 Order Total: $42.39

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Dec 18, 2024 11:50 PM
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NinjaGruntDec 18, 2024 11:50 PM
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Kreg uses steel where necessary and a high quality glass impregnated nylon for the rest. They are plenty strong and durable for their intended use so there's not much reason to switch to aluminum.
Unless aluminum is a fraction of the cost.
Dec 18, 2024 11:51 PM
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AlphaDag13Dec 18, 2024 11:51 PM
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Why does it say 49.99 is the everyday price?
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Dec 19, 2024 12:10 AM
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online4funDec 19, 2024 12:10 AM
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Quote from dparky :
Everything we have is made in China.
Domestic products made in China vs products of China.
Dec 19, 2024 12:42 AM
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violianDec 19, 2024 12:42 AM
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It's funny reading all the "what's wrong with it being plastic" comments. Last summer there was a deal on this aluminum Swanson carpenter's square on Slickdeals and I was rooting for just using a cheapo $3 plastic one that does the same job. I got so many hate comments saying that plastic carpenter's square are bad because it can break, etc..lol. What kind of force is actually being exerted on a carpenter's square that necessitates a metal one? With a pocket jig like this - there's a decent amount of force applied when you clamp that piece of wood to it.
Dec 19, 2024 01:06 AM
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CocohimeDec 19, 2024 01:06 AM
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Quote from AlphaDag13 :
Why does it say 49.99 is the everyday price?
This is what I'm worried about. If it's going to be the same one in the picture. Model number on the website matches though.
Dec 19, 2024 02:54 AM
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SKV4mDec 19, 2024 02:54 AM
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I just picked up a metal one for the same price. https://a.co/d/cUSW5JD

I'm no carpenter but looking to build a cat wall and cat tree
Last edited by SKV4m December 18, 2024 at 06:59 PM.
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Dec 19, 2024 03:12 AM
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Quote from SKV4m :
I just picked up a metal one for the same price. https://a.co/d/cUSW5JD

I'm no carpenter but looking to build a cat wall and cat tree
That one is okay, but it has no dust collection port. The Vevor one is nice to have the option to mount the jig head horizontally when using larger piece of wood. For that, I use the small one from Kreg. The Armor Tool one has decent review and is much cheaper than the Kreg 520 or 720. The auto wood thickness adjustment makes the Armor Tool one compatible to Kreg 720. The Vevor one has only manual adjustment.
Last edited by Tourist1292 December 18, 2024 at 07:19 PM.
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Dec 19, 2024 03:21 AM
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SKV4mDec 19, 2024 03:21 AM
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Quote from Tourist1292 :
That one is okay, but it has no dust collection port. The Vevor one is nice to have the option to mount the jig head horizontally when using larger piece of wood. For that, I use the small one from Kreg. The Armor Tool one has decent review and is much cheaper than the Kreg 520 or 720. The auto wood thickness adjustment makes the Armor Tool one compatible to Kreg 720. The Vevor one has only manual adjustment.
Maybe when I graduate beyond cat trees I'll pick up a 720
Dec 19, 2024 03:22 AM
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JusthathoughtDec 19, 2024 03:22 AM
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Geez, mini pocket $23, much less than Kreg that looks identical except color.

I don't use them enough to remember setup and have to revisit the past to get it going…
Last edited by leek69 December 18, 2024 at 07:25 PM.
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adamozDec 19, 2024 03:50 AM
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Quote from AlphaDag13 :
Why does it say 49.99 is the everyday price?
I bought the exact same item from Menards for $49 just a few days ago. Not sure where $139 comes from.
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Quote from adamoz :
I bought the exact same item from Menards for $49 just a few days ago. Not sure where $139 comes from.
The MSRP is $139 according to many reviews and on YouTube. Menard's sometimes has items at crazy low regular price, however, it often sold out fot those items. There was a planer like that last year too.
Last edited by Tourist1292 December 18, 2024 at 08:21 PM.
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Dec 19, 2024 05:31 AM
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funkadunk8Dec 19, 2024 05:31 AM
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Quote from SKV4m :
Maybe when I graduate beyond cat trees I'll pick up a 720
Or just get the armor tool and you won't need to buy a 720
Dec 19, 2024 05:59 AM
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chomdhDec 19, 2024 05:59 AM
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Ordered one just now with free shipping to store pickup. It was not wanting to add one to cart. Had to refresh and add to cart from a second location further down on the page where it lists similar items. Thanks OP. I have wanted one of these but didn't want to pay kreg price for my infrequent use case.
Dec 19, 2024 06:01 AM
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SmilingSpaniel8278Dec 19, 2024 06:01 AM
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Not the same but I got the harbor freight aluminum one.

https://www.harborfreight.com/por...96264.html
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xenidusDec 19, 2024 06:02 AM
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Picking one up for cabinet construction in my kitchen. If I don't keep it I should be able to sell it for cost later Big Grin

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