re: Is Scott Phillips (American Woodworker) preventing new wood workers from learning proper Joinery ?

Great topic Jim!
Funny, I just bought a Kreg 3 for one particular project I will be building, and that was out of necessity. For a small commission job, that I will make 0 money
on, but want to do a decent job on it.
I can’t imagine using it on much of anything that someone that appreciates
fine woodworking would buy.
My skills are improving daily, and I am totally inspired by the fine craftsmanship of so many of you.
I really think you have to look at this whole Kreg Jig phenomenon from the aspect of who pays the bills at American Woodworking, and Pbs, Wood Magazine,
who are using the jigs on practicaly everything?
The Kreg Jig people are trying to sell Their
systems, and are doing a great job at it!
In my estimation, that is the driving force behind this less skilled movement being hawked by all the Magazines and Webb
sites.
I agree with a lot of you that say if you go on in you woodworking, and as ones skills improve, one will want to learn the
finer ways of doing woodworking, I know
I do.
And remember, good tools get sold once,
ya gotta buy more screws all the time!
Lol
thanks again Jim, I love your passion! !!!!