Pocket screws

So exactly what is a pocket hole, and what's so special about it? A pocket hole is simply a hole drilled at an angle that forms a pocket for the screw. That's what you get when you use pocket screws, and if you haven't given them a chance yet, you might want to try.

Some projects may require more shelf-pin holes than the jig can drill. In those cases, you'll need a way to move your jig and still maintain consistent spacing. Learn how to use pocket screws for simple, sturdy face frame joinery. Pocket hole joinery isn't a particularly strong method of joining wood .

The superior strength of a pocket hole joint has actually been proven. Independent testing found that a pocket screw joint failed at 7pounds . I have come across a lot of designs and plans for things like outdoor furniture, kids' furniture, etc. In addition, the R3's Clamp Pad Adapter allows the jig to be attached directly to any Kreg Face Clamp for faster and more repeatable pocket holes.

Kreg's Zinc Screws are a good choice for a wide variety of indoor projects with limited exposure to the elements. Pocket hole screws are a wonderful way of joining to prices of woo as long as you don't mind the hole it leaves, and you don't mind the gaps . Some people will argue that pocket screws are “cheating” and the only proper way to build is by spending countless hours practicing and .