The Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig XL (Model KPHJ920) is a pocket hole jig designed for drilling extra-large pocket holes for heavy-duty woodworking joinery. This is a pocket hole jig designed for building strong joints in thicker lumber like two by fours and four by fours.

The whole point of this jig is making bigger pocket holes that pair with Kreg XL pocket-hole screws, which are made for more holding power in thick stock. The jig uses hardened-steel drill guides to hold the stepped XL drill bit at the correct angle, so you get consistent pocket holes without chasing alignment from one hole to the next.

Those dual drill guides are the real time-saver. Run them together and you get a pair of pocket holes spaced right for common wide material, which is what you want on two by fours and four by fours where one hole is not enough. Need a different layout? Twist the guides apart and use them separately, which makes it easier to work around knots, checks, hardware, or a weird edge condition.

Setup is straightforward: the jig adjusts easily to material size, and the drill bit setup is designed to be simple so you are not guessing depth. That matters with thicker stock, because being off by a little can either blow out the exit side or leave a shallow pocket that makes driving screws a fight.

On the bench, the GripMaxx anti-slip clamping surface helps the jig stay planted while you drill, and it comes with a clamp pad adapter so you can secure it with Kreg clamps and many other brands. If you have ever had a jig walk on you mid-hole, you already know why this matters.

If you build outdoor furniture, workbench bases, shop fixtures, garage storage, or any project where big lumber is doing the work, this jig is aimed right at you. It also replaces the discontinued Kreg Jig HD, so it is a direct fit for folks who liked that heavy-duty pocket-hole approach.

Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig XL: the right jig for big lumber

If your projects start with two bys and four bys, this jig is a fast way to get strong pocket-hole joinery without overthinking it.

• Who it's for: Woodworkers and DIY builders making benches, bases, outdoor furniture, and structural assemblies in thick stock.
• Why it stands out: XL pocket-hole format, hardened-steel drill guides, and twist-apart dual guides for flexible spacing.
• Worth knowing: It is built around Kreg XL pocket-hole screws, so plan on using the XL fasteners to get the strength this jig is designed for.

• What thickness material can I use this on? The jig has preset settings for common wood sizes from 1-1/2 in to 3-1/2 in thick.
• Can the drill guides be separated? Yes. The dual drill guides twist apart so you can use them separately.
• Does this replace the Kreg Jig HD? Yes. The manufacturer states this product replaces the discontinued Kreg Jig HD.