[Home Depot] Kreg Straight Edge Guide-4 Ft $49.98

Jul 12th, 2021 5:54 pm

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Sephora [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 19, 2005; 1984 posts; 1207 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 12th, 2021 5:54 pm

[Home Depot] Kreg Straight Edge Guide-4 Ft $49.98

Deal Link:: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/kreg-t ... 1001619504
Price:: 49.98
Savings:: 29% off
Retailer:: Home Depot

This is a warm deal if you're in the market for a straight edge guide for ripping sheet goods. Kreg released their straight edge guide not too long ago with their new generation of pocket hole kits.

I was interested in it when it first came out, but felt it was overpriced at MSRP of $70. It seems to be on sale at Home Depot and Amazon for $49.98.

Reviews are good but mixed, and this thing does not have rave review. I'm still a bit on the fence about whether this is any better than using a 4" box-level and some clamps which is my current strategy.

Jul 12th, 2021 6:20 pm

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timo-p5: Newbie; Jun 16, 2007; 21 posts; 5 upvotes; Boucherville

Jul 12th, 2021 6:20 pm

Thanks OP!

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Jul 12th, 2021 6:23 pm

#3

Daijoubu: Deal Guru; Dec 11, 2004; 10931 posts; 3632 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Jul 12th, 2021 6:23 pm

How does it compare to the Bora one?

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Jul 13th, 2021 11:42 am

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Sephora [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 19, 2005; 1984 posts; 1207 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 13th, 2021 11:42 am

Daijoubu wrote: ↑ How does it compare to the Bora one?

It's a good question, but some quick googling doesn't reveal any direct comparisons between the two. I will say that basically these are metal guides with clamps on either end to hold it firm to the plywood. The Kreg does have plastic "wings" that help you measure the distance between your saw blade and guide which reviews indicate may be prone to breaking.

But at this price the Kreg is half the price of the Bora.

Jul 13th, 2021 11:54 am

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Asad_A203: Deal Fanatic; Jan 5, 2006; 5149 posts; 416 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 13th, 2021 11:54 am

I know wood is pricey but you can make a jig from a sheet of plywood that works pretty well (4FT also seems a bit limiting but I guess it depends on what you intend to use it for):

Alternatively, you could make a more involved sled which you might be able to also repurpose to use as your router sled:

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Jul 13th, 2021 11:58 am

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montyhall: Member; Sep 12, 2006; 274 posts; 184 upvotes; London

Jul 13th, 2021 11:58 am

Bora has one that can be extended to 100". At $88 it might be the better deal.

Jul 13th, 2021 1:41 pm

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Daijoubu: Deal Guru; Dec 11, 2004; 10931 posts; 3632 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Jul 13th, 2021 1:41 pm

Sephora wrote: ↑ It's a good question, but some quick googling doesn't reveal any direct comparisons between the two. I will say that basically these are metal guides with clamps on either end to hold it firm to the plywood. The Kreg does have plastic "wings" that help you measure the distance between your saw blade and guide which reviews indicate may be prone to breaking.

But at this price the Kreg is half the price of the Bora.

But you do get the full 8ft guide for that $88

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/bora-n ... 1001552467

Edit: ah didn't see the post above

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Jul 13th, 2021 2:10 pm

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tinmack: Sr. Member; Feb 20, 2008; 597 posts; 800 upvotes

Jul 13th, 2021 2:10 pm

In my experience, the Kreg Rip-Cut and this item, would solve most needs for around the same money as the Bora.

The Bora seems unnecessarily long, unless you're ripping 3/4 ply strips all day.

Jul 13th, 2021 2:16 pm

#9

2kaccordcoupe: Member; Jul 24, 2005; 400 posts; 571 upvotes; GTA

Jul 13th, 2021 2:16 pm

tinmack wrote: ↑ The Bora seems unnecessarily long, unless you're ripping 3/4 ply strips all day.

... and if you are you would have a proper track saw

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Jul 14th, 2021 1:24 am

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orb2k: Sr. Member; May 17, 2007; 857 posts; 328 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 14th, 2021 1:24 am

What is the shortest length I cause with this jig?

Jul 14th, 2021 1:25 am

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orb2k: Sr. Member; May 17, 2007; 857 posts; 328 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 14th, 2021 1:25 am

Asad_A203 wrote: ↑ I know wood is pricey but you can make a jig from a sheet of plywood that works pretty well (4FT also seems a bit limiting but I guess it depends on what you intend to use it for):

Alternatively, you could make a more involved sled which you might be able to also repurpose to use as your router sled:

I want to build one but I’m concerned that I won’t make it straight

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Jul 14th, 2021 1:52 am

#12

Asad_A203: Deal Fanatic; Jan 5, 2006; 5149 posts; 416 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 14th, 2021 1:52 am

orb2k wrote: ↑ I want to build one but I’m concerned that I won’t make it straight

You can use the factory edge of MDF for your straight edge or angled steel/aluminum. If you want to double check the edge is straight throughout the entire jig, you can lock a combo square for the distance on either end of the jig (after you do your cut with the circular saw). You then run the square down the jig and see if it moves away from the edge at any point. If it doesn't, you should be good to go.

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Jul 14th, 2021 9:07 am

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bogolisk: Deal Addict; Jan 18, 2009; 3228 posts; 1843 upvotes

Jul 14th, 2021 9:07 am

How much better is this, compared to the one at PA which I got (on sale) for $15.00 ?

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Jul 14th, 2021 9:14 am

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chadw01: Deal Fanatic; Mar 28, 2006; 5533 posts; 5220 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 14th, 2021 9:14 am

bogolisk wrote: ↑ How much better is this, compared to the one at PA which I got (on sale) for $15.00 ?

Which one did you get for $15?

Was it this?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/48-in-c ... 0008535759

Jul 14th, 2021 10:11 am

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ahammad: Deal Addict; Mar 5, 2016; 1910 posts; 1354 upvotes

Jul 14th, 2021 10:11 am

chadw01 wrote: ↑ Which one did you get for $15?

Was it this?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/48-in-c ... 0008535759

Not OP, but it is likely this. I also got it on sale for $15. Works well enough for sheet goods for my purposes.

Jul 14th, 2021 12:32 pm

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thunderbolt: Deal Addict; Jan 31, 2011; 1155 posts; 759 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 14th, 2021 12:32 pm

montyhall wrote: ↑ Bora has one that can be extended to 100". At $88 it might be the better deal.

I got the previous gen Bora 100" for $38 at HD clearance 2 years ago around Oct-Nov.

Jul 14th, 2021 7:23 pm

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bogolisk: Deal Addict; Jan 18, 2009; 3228 posts; 1843 upvotes

Jul 14th, 2021 7:23 pm

chadw01 wrote: ↑ Which one did you get for $15?

Was it this?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/48-in-c ... 0008535759

yes

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Jul 15th, 2021 12:00 am

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mtran66: Member; Sep 10, 2009; 221 posts; 104 upvotes

Jul 15th, 2021 12:00 am

just get home depot to rip your sheets before you take it home

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