Kreg Jig® Mini

The hardened-steel guide feels rock solid, and the wood-chip relief hole keeps the bit from clogging mid-drill. It’s small enough to toss in my apron pocket, yet I’ve gotten perfect pocket holes on every board I’ve tried.

Finally I can dial in pocket holes on odd thicknesses without fiddling with extra parts. The wood-chip relief hole actually keeps the bit from binding, which is huge when you’re drilling a dozen joints in a row. Glass-reinforced body feels tough enough to toss in a toolbox for years.

The hardened-steel guide feels rock solid in hand, and the compact body lets me get into tight corners my other jig couldn't reach. Those pocket holes come out clean every time, so it's earned a permanent spot in my daily kit.