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   Walker1 | Oct 18, 2005 06:25pm | #1

     I say buy the Pro pack. I'm glad I did because, I use all the pieces.

                          Cheers.                                 Walker1

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   Tryit | Oct 18, 2005 06:42pm | #2

   Thanks.  What kind of work and how much of it do you do?

   Do you like the vise like do-hicky clamp?  Seems like it would be very stable but then again maybe just laying the piece to be drilled down would be faster and palin easy.

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   Walker1 | Oct 18, 2005 07:56pm | #4

        Tryit;   I use mine for face frames, cab. construction, furniture assembly, even for remodeling work around my home. You can quickly pocket hole any support piece, or brace for custom framing, and hold the piece with one hand, and screw it with the other, and the piece stays where you want it, and doesn't split.

       The list of uses goes on and on, and as to the clamp/vise piece, that's my favorite part. I mounted it to a piece of ply, and where it goes I go.

                         Cheers.                             Walker1

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   mudman | Oct 18, 2005 07:21pm | #3

   I have the pro pack. I do build cabinets for a living and I use all the pieces. If money is tight or if you could use the extra $80 for other tools then just get the Rocket jig. It will do everything the other two can do. The larger unit with the integrated clamp is great for repetitive work. For example if I am building a set of face frames then the larger jig is a lot faster. However if you are only making one piece at a time I don't think that you will save any time with it. The little one (pocket rocket) is cool for on the job repairs, but you can use the rocket the same way so it is a moot point.

   Pocket hole joinery is a great method for attatching trim, face frame joinery and archaetecual work, not to mention shop fixtures and jigs. I have even used it on carcase joinery to free up my clamps. Works great.

   Mike