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Pocket hole joinery is one of the fastest ways to build strong joints in cabinets, furniture and frames. The catch with most pocket hole jigs is setup: every time the material thickness changes, you have to reset the drill guide and the stop collar on the bit. The BORA Automatic Mini Pocket Hole Jig Set (model BR-A170301) removes that step. It measures your material and sets itself, so you get the right hole every time with far less fiddling.
The set includes everything you need to start drilling: the mini jig, a stepped drill bit, a drill bit stop collar, an Allen key, 50 assorted pocket hole screws, and a hard carry case.
Self-calibrating setup. Place the jig against your workpiece and it automatically adjusts the drill guide and stop collar position to the material thickness. There's no measuring, no reading scales and no trial holes in offcuts.
Colour-coded screw system. BORA's Color-Coat screws are colour-matched to the jig's settings, so you can see at a glance which screw length suits the material you're joining. That cuts out guesswork and reduces the risk of screws breaking through the face.
Anti-corrosive screws. The Color-Coat finish also protects the screws against corrosion, helping joints stay clean and tight over time.
Compact for tight spaces. The mini jig is small enough to clamp to assembled carcasses, inside cabinets and on site, where a benchtop jig won't fit.
Kreg made pocket hole joinery mainstream, and its portable jigs, such as the Kreg Mini and the Kreg 320, are what most tradespeople compare against. Here's how the BORA Mini stacks up, based on the product specifications and feedback from users who have switched from Kreg.
| BORA Automatic Mini Jig | Kreg portable jigs (Mini, 320) | |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness setup | Automatic: the jig measures the material and sets itself | Manual: set the drill guide and stop collar for each thickness |
| Screw selection | Colour-coded screws matched to the setting | Choose screw length from a chart |
| Screws included | 50 assorted Color-Coat screws | Not included with the Kreg Mini kit |
| Carry case | Hard case included | Varies by kit |
| Hole spacing | Fixed | Single hole (Mini); two holes (320) |
The big difference is setup. With a Kreg jig, you set the drill guide and the stop collar each time the material thickness changes. With the BORA, the jig reads the thickness and sets itself. Users who switched from Kreg single out the automatic thickness gauge as the standout feature, especially when working with 38 mm (2-by) timber. On jobs where you move between board and solid timber all day, that adds up to real time saved and fewer drilling mistakes.
The colour-coded screw system is the other advantage. Matching the screw colour to the setting means you're far less likely to grab the wrong length and push a screw through the face of the work.
To be fair to Kreg, users also note two trade-offs with the BORA Mini. The spacing between its two drill holes is fixed, so for different spacing you drill one hole, then slide the jig across for the second. Some users also found the jig can tilt slightly once clamped, so check it sits flat before drilling. Kreg also has a long-established range of accessories and replacement parts, so check that replacement BORA drill bits are available before you rely on the jig for production work.
If you change material thickness often and value fast, mistake-proof setup, the BORA Automatic Mini Jig is the quicker tool to work with. If you need adjustable hole spacing, or already own a set of Kreg accessories, a Kreg jig may still suit you better.
Cabinetmakers and kitchen installers. Join carcasses, face frames, kickboards and fillers, and make on-site adjustments to units without going back to the workshop.
Shopfitters. Build counters, display units, shelving and partitions quickly, with hidden joints that don't need dowels or biscuits.
Furniture makers. Assemble tables, benches, bed frames and bookcases with strong, concealed joints.
Carpenters and built-in installers. Fit wardrobes, window seats, alcove shelving and trim on site, where a compact jig is easier to carry and clamp than a benchtop model.
Maintenance and repair teams. Fix loose joints in existing furniture and fittings in place, without dismantling them.
The BORA Mini is designed for timber and sheet materials such as MDF, plywood and board, up to about 38 mm thick. Its compact size makes it ideal for drilling inside assembled cabinets, on installed units and anywhere a larger jig won't reach. For the steadiest results, clamp the jig and workpiece firmly with a face clamp or C-clamp before drilling.
For workshops doing high-volume pocket hole work, BORA also offers a larger kit that adds a 3-inch face clamp and a 350-piece screw pack.
It depends on how you work. The BORA sets itself to the material thickness and uses colour-coded screws, which makes setup faster and more foolproof than a manual Kreg jig. Kreg jigs offer adjustable or single-hole spacing and a long-established accessory range.
It means the jig measures the thickness of your workpiece and automatically sets the drill guide and stop collar position to match, so you don't need to measure or adjust anything by hand.
The jig drills standard pocket holes, so other pocket hole screws will work. BORA's colour-coded screws make it quicker to choose the right length, because the colours match the jig's settings.
The set includes the mini jig, a drill bit, a drill bit stop collar, an Allen key, 50 assorted pocket hole screws and a hard case.
The BORA Mini handles timber and board up to about 38 mm thick.
The BORA Automatic Mini Pocket Hole Jig Set is available through CIB Partners' network of trade dealers. Visit our CIB showrooms in Johannesburg, Durban (Umhlanga) and Cape Town, use our dealer locator to find your nearest trade stockist, or speak to your CIB sales rep. Click & collect is available, with free delivery on orders over R2,500.
For trade enquiries, call +27 11 434 1170 or email info@cibpartners.co.za.
