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expiredearthdogmonster posted Feb 14, 2025 02:07 PM

Armor Tool Pocket Hole Auto-Jig

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$34

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Menards has Armor Tool Pocket Hole Auto-Jig (APJ1400) for $33.70. Free store pickup is available where stock permits, otherwise delivery cost varies by location.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member earthdogmonster 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 offer is $46.29 lower (57% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $79.99.
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Menards has Armor Tool Pocket Hole Auto-Jig (APJ1400) for $33.70. Free store pickup is available where stock permits, otherwise delivery cost varies by location.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member earthdogmonster 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 powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $46.29 lower (57% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $79.99.
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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en1t
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Favorably, I watched this video https://youtu.be/nNiI442azto yesterday which offers a decent though not very technical comparison. The depth stop adjust is the most unique feature compared to Kreg plus it is smaller and seems to flex less. Drop in the stock, lock off the depth stop and drill away. If you use Armor Tool's pocket hole screws it also shows which length to use by color. A downside is that the Kreg has 3 guide holes for narrow and wide stock but the Armor has only two drill guide holes, one of which can be switched from narrow to wide stock by flipping the direction of the bushing. An extra step that might be obnoxious in certain workflows.

I had been waiting for this to drop from $39.99 for a couple months, ordered with free shipping to a local store.
sweetemodave
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I paid $40 for this 6-7 weeks ago. A couple of quirks: 1) you need to adjust the clamping force pretty high or the peice will try to slide once you start drilling. 2) If you don't run a vacuum while you drill, you need to clear wood chips after every hole. Or they pile up and your next peice will go in crooked. Vacuum port works quite well though. 3) it doesn't work well on plywood. Even 3/4 inch the screws stick out too far to fully cover with a plug.

All in all. It's a great buy at this price. Tip: don't buy pocket hole plugs. You can cut your own from 3/8 dowel for 1/3 of the price.

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Feb 14, 2025 05:11 PM
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59honeyburstFeb 14, 2025 05:11 PM
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Got this last time it was posted, shipping was $16.36 to SF FYI
Feb 14, 2025 05:15 PM
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grtkbrandonFeb 14, 2025 05:15 PM
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How does this compare to Kreg's?
Feb 14, 2025 07:16 PM
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en1tFeb 14, 2025 07:16 PM
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Quote from grtkbrandon :
How does this compare to Kreg's?
Favorably, I watched this video https://youtu.be/nNiI442azto yesterday which offers a decent though not very technical comparison. The depth stop adjust is the most unique feature compared to Kreg plus it is smaller and seems to flex less. Drop in the stock, lock off the depth stop and drill away. If you use Armor Tool's pocket hole screws it also shows which length to use by color. A downside is that the Kreg has 3 guide holes for narrow and wide stock but the Armor has only two drill guide holes, one of which can be switched from narrow to wide stock by flipping the direction of the bushing. An extra step that might be obnoxious in certain workflows.

I had been waiting for this to drop from $39.99 for a couple months, ordered with free shipping to a local store.
Last edited by en1t February 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM.
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Feb 14, 2025 07:21 PM
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sweetemodaveFeb 14, 2025 07:21 PM
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I paid $40 for this 6-7 weeks ago. A couple of quirks: 1) you need to adjust the clamping force pretty high or the peice will try to slide once you start drilling. 2) If you don't run a vacuum while you drill, you need to clear wood chips after every hole. Or they pile up and your next peice will go in crooked. Vacuum port works quite well though. 3) it doesn't work well on plywood. Even 3/4 inch the screws stick out too far to fully cover with a plug.

All in all. It's a great buy at this price. Tip: don't buy pocket hole plugs. You can cut your own from 3/8 dowel for 1/3 of the price.
Feb 14, 2025 09:07 PM
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Tourist1292Feb 14, 2025 09:07 PM
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Got it at $40 right before Christmas. It is a very good product at a very good price. Don't forget the 5% Discover cashback.
Feb 14, 2025 11:44 PM
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Adrian321Feb 14, 2025 11:44 PM
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Got one for $21.99 at my local Menards. Thanks!
Feb 14, 2025 11:55 PM
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SeaJaySlaysFeb 14, 2025 11:55 PM
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Quote from Adrian321 :
Got one for $21.99 at my local Menards. Thanks!
Price in-store was different than online? Was there anything wrong with yours?

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Feb 15, 2025 01:33 AM
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jessesixtoFeb 15, 2025 01:33 AM
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Great jig!!! Anyone knows the adapter to a m18 Milwaukee vacuum to fit this?
Feb 15, 2025 02:59 AM
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hood_repFeb 15, 2025 02:59 AM
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what is this supposed to do? is it to open a safe or something?
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damnsdFeb 15, 2025 03:36 AM
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Quote from hood_rep :
what is this supposed to do? is it to open a safe or something?
If you are asking you likely don't have a need for it, it's for woodworking (making joins)
Feb 15, 2025 01:57 PM
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Adrian321Feb 15, 2025 01:57 PM
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Quote from SeaJaySlays :
Price in-store was different than online? Was there anything wrong with yours?
Nothing wrong from what I could tell. Have not used it yet.
Feb 15, 2025 03:18 PM
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sweetemodaveFeb 15, 2025 03:18 PM
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Quote from jessesixto :
Great jig!!! Anyone knows the adapter to a m18 Milwaukee vacuum to fit this?
I don't know for beans a about that particular vacuum. I used a Rockler Dust Right Click-Connect FlexiPort, 3/4'' ID x 1-1/4'' OD, along with the associated rockler hose to hook up to my shop vac.
Feb 15, 2025 05:55 PM
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hugonherFeb 15, 2025 05:55 PM
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Quote from hood_rep :
what is this supposed to do? is it to open a safe or something?
Shut up and hit Add to Cart!
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11% rebate brings it down to $29.99 now.

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Feb 16, 2025 10:54 PM
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Tourist1292Feb 16, 2025 10:54 PM
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Quote from earthdogmonster :
11% rebate brings it down to $29.99 now.
Sold out already.

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