I've owned my Kreg Pro Pack K2000 for about a year now, and wonder how did I ever live without it. I built myself a computer desk, and my wife a sewing desk. I find myself trying to think of new applications for pocket hole joinery. I still  use my biscuit joiner ocassionally, but I haven't used my dowling jig since I got my Kreg K2000, it's now retired for good. I think of all the time I've spent on debating the purchase of some expensive new power tool, and I've gotten more good out of my $125.00 Kreg K2000. I would recommend that any novice woodworker get a Kreg K2000 Pro Pack early on, and save the money you would have spent on a doweling jig for some pocket hole screws. You will be amazed when you build your first new cabinets or a desk and you can finish it in a couple of days instead of a week. Pocket hole joinery is fast and strong. I would say that it is my second favorite tool, just behind my table saw. Buy a Kreg K2000 Pro Pack, and you won't regret it.