Kreg Rebel Pocket Hole jig.... Domino patent violations?

[P_K]

I still think Triton continues to blow it with their cheap duo-doweler. Wouldn’t cost much to address the issues and that would provide a better cheaper alternative to the Domino.

Seems like they've pulled it from the US market anyway.

 

[fritter63]

If the goal is just "stick 2 pieces of wood together" sure there are a hundred cheaper ways to do it.
The flaw of pocket screws is exactly that "pockets". Pretty much all of those other alternatives are better, in that regard.

Pocket screws do have a place, but they have limitations too. I have had a K-5 for a long time. That's the bench mounted model, with the locking lever in the front. (You have to reach around for the K-4)
It comes in a kit, with the hand-held Vice-grip type block too. Then there is the little "single hole" unit too. It is great for hose ones you didn't know you needed. However, the pockets are a problem.
They have their place, but they can't do it all.

@4nthony that's hilarious, true but still amusing.

The problem with pocket screws is, well, SCREWS. They're great for "static" joints with no forces on them (cabinet face frames). Maybe cabinet carcases. Otherwise.... FUHGETABOUTIT.

 

[luvmytoolz]

@4nthony A Tragicomedy in 6 Acts! Brilliant stuff!

I made the mistake of buying a Zeta clone before getting the genuine one, and I have to say the experience of using it really sucked.

It sort of hit most of the function points but in a very clunky and awkward way.

But using it did show me how useful the real one would be though.