Pocket Hole Joinery Basics - jigs, screws, common mistakes
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- Pocket Hole Joinery Basics - jigs, screws, common mistakes.
In this video you will learn how to use pocket hole joinery correctly. I will show you how to use pocket hole jigs, you will learn the difference between pocket hole screw and a normal wood screw. I will also show you what common mistakes to avoid when using pocket hole joinery.
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Content:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Pocket hole explanation
01:39 Correct position of pocket holes
02:33 Other use for pocket hole joinery
03:06 Pocket hole drill bit basics
04:47 Pocket screws basics
06:20 Normal wood screw vs pocket hole screw
06:58 How to set up pocket hole jig and drill bit
09:19 How to put pocket hole joint together correctly
10:43 Common mistakes with pocket hole joinery
12:39 Summary
Shopping:
UK AMAZON
- Screw set from Kreg ( 450 screws for 33.25 pounds ) - amzn.to/3SVUwoT
- Screw set from Trend ( 850 screws for 26.95 ponds) - amzn.to/3SZJHC8
- Trend Professional Pocket Hole Jig Kit with Storage Bag - amzn.to/3Rzrn1H
- Trend PH/JIG - Dual Column, Pocket Hole Jig - amzn.to/3rrLmoh
- Kreg KPHJ720PRO-21 - Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 720PRO with 3" Automaxx Clamp & Screws - amzn.to/3EaMkgr
- Kreg K4 Pocket Hole Jig - amzn.to/3ybohKr
- KREG R3 Jr. Pocket Hole Jig System - amzn.to/3SUviHg
USA AMAZON
- Screw set from Kreg ( 675 screws for $40.17 ) - amzn.to/3fKFKTr
- Screw set from Trend ( 850 screws for $45.92) - amzn.to/3EjN2b2
- Screws from Massca (500 screws for $29.99) - amzn.to/3fJswqn
- Trend PH/JIG/AK Pocket Hole Jig Kit with Storage Bag - amzn.to/3RwxnIz
- Trend PH/JIG Pocket Hole Jig Dual Column - amzn.to/3e4hg7o
- TREND PH/BS Pocket Hole Jig - amzn.to/3rs80wY
- Kreg KPHJ720PRO - Pocket Hole Jig with Jig Clamp - amzn.to/3RxWivd
- Kreg K4 Pocket Hole Jig - amzn.to/3Cqvglh
- Kreg R3 Jr. Pocket Hole Jig System - amzn.to/3dYOIfF
- Kreg Foreman - amzn.to/3y8m9Da
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Simple concise explanations with examples, many thanks.
Thank you for watching
You are a really good teacher! Thank you!
Thank you kindly
Hey buddy finally someone explaining how the screed work I see so many people hiding the holes inside a drawer for example ignoring the fact that they are not screwing into the body of the wood. Well done fella 👍🏻
Thanks mate 👍
Really enjoy your instruction and your clear delivery.
I've learned a lot from your informative content.
Subscribed.👍
Thank you kindly and welcome aboard 👍
Just got a pocket hole jig kit, thank you for this helpful video, I will be referring to this in the future,
Glad that my video was helpful 👍😁 thank you for watching
Another great instructional video. Thanks Tomasz cheers Rob.
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Excellent video … just what I was looking for. Thank you.
Glad that my video was some help
Very helpful tips! Thank you!
Thank you for watching 👍
I've been thinking about starting to use pocket hole joints rather than dowels. This has been very informative, thanks.
Thank you for watching 👍
Tomasz, this is another very useful video with numerous easy explanations and correct tips. Keep up the good work. Cheers from a cool UK.
Thank you kindly
Excellent as usual. Never seen it explained so thoroughly before.
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Well explained. Keep your videos coming
More to come!
Thank you Tomaz. Not got one of these yet so this was very useful and informative. Good video !
Thank you kindly
Super helpful. Thank you!
Glad to hear it 👍
You have shared the most comprehensive explanation of the specifics of making this type of joint. When explaining how to prepare the drill for screwdriving (9:40), I would add that, unlike screwdriving, for drilling, the drill speed should be set to maximum (2) for cleaner hole edges and drilling should be done without excessive downward pressure.📐🗜
Good tip 👍
Very informative something I've not thought about well done Tom😇
Thanks mate 👍
Excellent tips, Tomasz! Thanks a bunch! 😃
I still need to get one of those jigs!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thank you for watching. Its definitely worth having using as a joining method.
Stay safe my friend.
Hey Tomasz, another helpful video. I have been using pocket holes for a while mostly in MDF but thank you for pointing out the grain direction tip when drilling pocket holes. Also, I have yet to build a pocket hole station so look forward to seeing your future project to build yours. Cheers. 👍😎🇦🇺
Thanks mate 👍😁
Good demonstration of pocket holes and the correct use of them ... they do have their uses but I just couldn't bring myself to use them ... for some strange reason I just hate them, which is weird as I don't have a problem with screws!!
At one point I was using them in every single project I was making. Now I use them if strength is important, as addition to wood glue. Or if I need to put something together quickly.
I have watched many tutorials on pocket hole joinery and this by far shows the simplest way to help someone who is trying to start out, well done Tomaz. One thing though, the disc you placed on the jig for depth of the bit, what are the different heights for?.
Thank you. You got 12-19mm, 22mm, 25mm, 32mm, 38mm👍
@@CasualDIY I meant what are the measurements for?
@@Neil-Hanson67 To accommodate different thickness of wood. So a 15mm thick board will have slightly different position of the collar on the drill bit to a 25mm thick bard. Remember you set the jig itself, the height of the core according to the thickness of wood. If the drill bit is not set up correctly you will drill through the jig or not drill deep enough. Hope that explains it👍
@@CasualDIY Great thanks.
Really good helpful video for a pocket-hole newbie like me. Some points could do with a better explanation though: why square drive heads? Are there other drive types or are they all square drive? The part where you set the depth of the drill bit using the plastic 'widget' needs to be clearer: what step should be used and why? You need an extra long square drive bit in order to drive the screws. Do you have a link to yours? Thanks
1. They are mostly square (not seen others myself). Will not strip under pressure
2. Steps are the same as on the fence- ie depending on thickness of your material - thicknesses also imprinted on the plastic widget
3. The drive bit usually comes with the jig - links in my video description
Is it true man with pocket holes feels cocky all day😂Great informative video.👍
Lol 😆
Great video, many thanks. Am I right in saying that there are no settings made on your Trend PH machine or depth collar that takes account of the depth of wood the screws are being drilled into - ie a 26mm piece being joined to the face of an 18mm piece? There is then a risk of the screws popping through - as I discovered!!
It's set up for one dimension at a time, however you can adjust the settings and see what works correctly for you. For example use a shorter screw.
Very good information Tomasz 👍. I’ve got a Rutlands jig, which is very good, but doesn’t have any dust extraction, I’m wondering if I could drill holes in it, then design a 3D printed dust port to fit 🤔.
The dust extraction is great, I got a jig from Katsu and it has no extraction. Now with this one from Trend its like night and day, no mess at all its great.
Great I have just purchased pocket hole jig just wat I needed not a branded one.
I have a quick question Tomas
Setting the collar do you have to take I to consideration the thickness of both pieces of wood.
I hope I have explained myself correctly
Depends, mainly the piece that you will drill the holes in. The other piece not so much. For the other piece I would think of using the correct length of screws.
Shopping for cheap screws:
UK AMAZON
- Screw set from Kreg ( 450 screws for 33.25 pounds ) - amzn.to/3SVUwoT
- Screw set from Trend ( 850 screws for 26.95 ponds) - amzn.to/3SZJHC8
USA AMAZON
- Screw set from Kreg ( 675 screws for $40.17 ) - amzn.to/3fKFKTr
- Screw set from Trend ( 850 screws for $45.92) - amzn.to/3EjN2b2
- Screws from Massca (500 screws for $29.99) - amzn.to/3fJswqn
Hey Tomasz - Great video sharing your knowledge and insights on pocket hole joinery. A couple of questions for you. First, which screw type would be best for plywood or MDF - fine or coarse? Second, did you manage to find any alternatives to Kreg or Trend screws?
Definitely coarse thread for MDF and plywood according to screw manufacturer’s data.
As Ian mentioned that's the way I would go. Well I think the Trend package is quite good 850 screws for £26 I don't think you will get a better deal. Maybe on ebay if you buy single size ( that you use most often ) but it won't come out much cheaper I think.
@@CasualDIY Thanks! UJK were the only other brand I could find (Axminster).
tomasz i have scaled and searched the internet for the last 5 years for pocket hole screws they all work out the same price pocket holes are good but as you say they have there limits hope you can find a cheaper alternative kreg make a exterior grade screw for 3x2 and 4x2 i purchased loads on a deal they work well ........................good luck 😂😂😂😂
Well surprisingly Trend got a package of 850 screws for a really good price. I got some links in my pinned comment
It's a bit pricey for me are there any other cheaper ones that work well
How about this one? It has all the basics and I have heard some good opinions on it.
amzn.to/3SUviHg
Unfortunately... The downfall of the video was the depth of his drill bit - was over extended! You should NEVER see the TIP of the drill bit coming OUT of the parent wood, as you're remaining 'shoulder' material is WAY TOO THIN. You would have to back the drill bit BACK a bit unseat and reseat the collar (maybe 3/16" or so) so that you don't see this. This way you have enough material left and not have a week end for the screw head... Very important and missed at @9:15. Note to viewer!
I'm very doubtful that 0.5mm will make such an enormous disaster as you are explaining. The drill and the collar was set with the jig and for me that's accurate enough. If the drill bit went through by few mm then I could agree with you. However at the time stamp you posted you can clearly see the tip has not gone through. And on another note this is woodworking and not spaceship building. 0.5mm will not make a difference that will affect anything in this case. But we are all entitled to an opinion. I have mine but I do respect yours👍
Greetings! @CasualDIY So listen, I appreciate your counterpoint, but somehow you missed it. Clearly, at the timestamp, once again, anyone can clearly see that the tip HAS pierced the base point of the grain... You are correct; this isn't spaceship building (though my particular background is in aircraft engineering and MX) but for this, we're not discussing a .5mm, rather, move that decimal to the right and you've got around 5mm. So what's the point here? Your video is great, really, overall but in woodworking with jigs such as these, they tend to not be as strong than with biscuit or dowels so with these types of screws, it would be 'better' for you to realize, guide and mentor that for hilt strength in creating these type of connections that you really, should have noticed this and recommended to back the drill back up that (5mm) preferentially speaking... The 'shoulder' the screw sits on is back more in the parent wood vs lower in it. Is this small overall? Yes. Do you build massive furniture or temples like this? No... But it is helpful to know that when using 'these' types of fasteners, with or without glue, it IS better to educate the common viewer that this should be noted and adjusted. Seriously, look it up, you'll see this is correct guidance and not trying to hit you personally. Many people 'make' bad videos, yours isn't bad, it's just lacking clarification when making these holes. Additionally, you started with 'I'm doubtful..' and that too is the point, you apparently aren't aware of this by being ill-advised, certainly not meaning in a rude context. I enjoyed your video but as with any tutorial, we should lean towards advising - correctly. Somehow you missed this, please don't take it personally. I'd offer to suggest to edit the vid with maybe a text overlay and press on. I'm sure you build amazing things!
@@AXNJXN1 I get your point, I'm not saying you are wrong, on the contrary. However with the jig set up plus correct selection of screw length and style this will not make any difference in the strength of the connection nor it will break through the other piece. Trust me I've tried it. And it's just the tip of the drill bit that slightly went through. If it actually went through by as much as you say the hole would be drilled through and clean. There is still plenty of material on the saddle for the screw head to sit on. And you can see it's not. Pocket hole joinery will never be as strong as dowels or biscuits thats obviously (hence sometimes it makes me laugh when I see people using pockets for every single build they make) there are projects or part of projects that pockets are good and quick solution but that's it. I prefer dowel joinery, much stronger and with a good jig and setup it's quick and easy. I like a good discussion and if you ever got time and want to chat drop me an email casualdiyuk@gmail.com 😉👍
For me there are times where being super accurate is important like dovetails, finger joints etc. Pocket holes don't fall in that category and they don't have to be pedantic accurate. They got large room for error, when you realise what they are for and when to use them. They are designed to be quick and easy dirty connection and we shouldn't worry about it too much.
@@CasualDIY Cheers! Great conversation!