Pocket Hole Mistakes to Avoid / Woodworking Joinery

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For many new woodworkers, pocket hole technology is an easy way to get started in woodworking and start off with some more simple projects, like footstools, small tables, outdoor furniture and even planter boxes, but when things don't always go as planned, it nice to have a quick pocket hole reference on some things to that can make your woodworking with pocket hole jigs like the Kreg pocket hole jig more consistent and successful
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Pocket Hole Mistakes to Avoid
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - How to set up the drill bit and depth gauge on Pocket Hole Jig
0:52 - Depth gauge on pocket hole jig
1:34 - Checking drill bit depth gauge
1:38 - Working bottom up with Pocket Holes
2:25 - Touch-up sharpening pocket hole drill bits with diamond plate
4:29 - Understanding the strength of pocket holes with different wood materials
5:37 - Using glue with end grain and pocket holes
6:11 - Pocket holes for outdoor projects
6:42 - Aligning joints with clamps
7:27 - Using an assembly jig for pocket hole projects
8:16 - Why sheet rock screws are bad for pocket hole use
11:22 - Demoing how heads snap or in oak with sheet rock screws
13:07 - Conclusion and Links to Pocket Hole Tips

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@jahmight6279 3 жыл бұрын

Not only are your videos extremely informative but your pleasant vibe is good energy.

@adamphillips6747 3 жыл бұрын

Never really understood how any one can leave a thumbs down for a video that explains how to do things the proper way or on any informative video. Kudo's to you sir.

@erikt8603 3 жыл бұрын

people who are usually insecure in some way feeling their knowledge is threatened. Also sometime people are desperate for a particular answer to an issue they're facing, they check out a video, the video doesn't showcase the issue they're facing (mainly because that's not the purpose for the video), they are pissed off, they thumbs down. It's so stupid but that's part of our psyche with utilizing KZfaq.

@dammionpeaks2209 2 жыл бұрын

👏👍👏👍👏👍👏!!!!!!!

@wilnavanschalkwyk2401 2 жыл бұрын

Jealousy makes you nasty, maybe it's all it is...

@lanadillard6080 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up!!! This man was a wealth of information..I am just a beginner in wood working and using a jig...I learned ALOT from this video...who the heck gave this guy a thumbs down? Probably because they're jealous of his intelligence..thank you sir for an informative video!! Two thumbs up!!!

@sanderd17 2 жыл бұрын

Well, now they can't anymore...

@thomasbarnaby1277 4 жыл бұрын

came here for pocket holes and left with that and way more. The screw information was eye opening for me.

@ramirobarrera2845 3 жыл бұрын

Dude yes I had no idea! No wonder I was having such a hard time

@azza536 3 жыл бұрын

Same! This guy was amazingly helpful! Hopefully my desk will be perfect thanks to this guy! :D

@rauleduardopinedo7967 3 жыл бұрын

Me too was amazing !

@brians2290 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m not gonna use sheet rock screws for woodworking anymore

@lanadillard6080 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew that there was that much difference in using drywall screws and ones for jigs...great and informative video..thank you sir!!

@sharit7970 3 жыл бұрын

'Everything you ever wanted to know about pocket holes, but didn't know who to ask' Well done!

@ExeterThurbers 3 жыл бұрын

Colin, whatever aspect of woodworking you are instructing, I love your inviting, informal, learned style. Most experts are afraid to talk about mistakes they have made, but your humility makes you a world class teacher. You share successes and failures with equal enthusiasm and awesome solutions. Thank you for all you do!

@A6Legit Жыл бұрын

The mistakes are how you actually learn

@brucelee3388 4 жыл бұрын

When you are sharpening drill bits (or just about anything) free hand, use a felt tip marker (Sharpie, Artline) to completely color the flat you are going to grind away. Then you will be able to see if you are actually holding the abrasive parralell to the surface rather than rounding it over - by wearing away the marker ink - repeat the inking as needed.

@joebrown1382 4 жыл бұрын

Good tip.

@MrMarkpeggy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good tip.

@swoodward9792 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thank you

@PIANOSTYLE100 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip.

@Scott_G 4 жыл бұрын

@thisoldtony would be proud. :)

@kerrygibbs8198 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of useful information presented in a easy to understand way.

@dennispalmer6007 3 жыл бұрын

What about water based glues for outside projects? Example Gorrila. You need to dampen your joints before attaching to make it stronger. They apparently are recommended for outdoor use. I have a original Kreg handed down from my father. I’m 73 so you can imagine this thing is old. Use it a lot and have learnt things that will be helpful in future projects. Thanks

@markanderson2904 3 жыл бұрын

@@dennispalmer6007 The original Gorilla glue is a polyurethane. It is not water-based. It requires moisture to cure. Once cured it is water-proof. It is not recommended for gluing wood that will be continuously submerged in water . However, it works well for projects that get wet from time-to-time.

@blainegifford9045 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! It’s good to have real evidence in my hand now. I really loved the tips and the final demo of strength was outstanding!

@kenstaring6257 4 жыл бұрын

The part of this video about screw types was particularly informative. Of course the rest of the video was very informative as usual.

@whohastimeforthis 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!!! I've been looking for a video about this very thing!! Thank You! Very informative and thorough.

@jerrybutler1336 4 жыл бұрын

just in this one video i saw 3 things i was doing wrong, or had wondered about, thx loads, keep up the good work

@aswinivallampati5382 4 жыл бұрын

I really liked the demos for different types of wood and the way all the information was presented - without pretense and the way an uncle might teach you 'tricks of the trade." Thank you very much for this video.

@byrne2310 2 жыл бұрын

Great information on what screws to use, AND why! One comment: in your pocket hole strength demonstration in various wood types I noted that the orientation of your test pieces was the opposite of what I have learned elsewhere, specifically, to get better grip and less tendency to break, your pocket and screw should not be on the inside of the joint pointing toward the outside corner of the piece. That reduces the support on the second piece significantly. The pocket should be on the outside of the piece allowing it to point INTO the second piece. (I hope that makes sense without a diagram…LOL.)

@grahammiddo8014 3 жыл бұрын

Colin. I’m just contemplating purchasing a pocket hole jig here in England. Your video has been very helpful to me as I’ve never used one before. So thank you for taking your time ( as always)in a very instructional manner to ward off the pitfalls.

@AngeloBonaveraArt 4 жыл бұрын

great pocket hole jig videos. You're woodworking videos are always straight to the point with a lot of good info.

@shannon8488 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciated the information about screws as well as the clamping tricks.

@turrafirmaguitarchannel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin your good intention to teach and your good nature comes through so clearly in this video. I am planning to build a speaker cabinet from old pine shelves and I now feel confident to proceed using this joining technique. Your tip on applying two layers of glue to end grain was gold.

@hotdogjoe4039 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, wonderful information. I love this. As a beginner, this gives me a lot of confidence when I am doing my joinery.

@owl1873 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up. I just made the transition from 37 years of general constructio to finish work as my full time retirement hobby. Quality screws = quality finish work. 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

@benniepierce6283 4 жыл бұрын

This was one of the finer videos I've seen. Very informative and easy to understand. Thanks for the advice.

@David-hm9ic 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure how I missed this when it was new. The strength demonstration of the pocket screw was impressive. I've popped the heads off of plenty of sheet rock screws but know better than to use the bugle heads in pocket screws. The technology and metallurgy of screws has come a long way in the last decade. Kudos!

@j.j.k.thomas9681 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best tutorial videos I have seen, ever; regardless of the subject! Informative AND interesting! That is not an easy thing to accomplish. Most I have found can be fun, but you'll need to go back and read the article/post/instructions on their site/blog to fully understand what is being demonstrated. Or... Dead, dull & boring (or sometimes you're left feeling a bit like you're attending a preschool class), but very informative. IF you can make it to the end of the video! So thank you! I am for sure a fan & a new subscriber! I am looking forward to enjoying the rest of your videos!👍

@jonny1218 2 ай бұрын

I love it when I come across a KZfaq video that is comprehensive, direct into the point, descriptive, and has excellent video close-ups

@AArrakis 2 жыл бұрын

The best video on pocket holes. Thank you so much!

@DM-ll8kl 4 жыл бұрын

Kind of makes you appreciate the extra cost of Kregg screws.

@ksnax 3 жыл бұрын

Which really is not very much if you buy them in larger counts.

@RonKris 4 жыл бұрын

Good information! One thing about 'Kreg' screws, they have a special thread for hardwoods; it is beneficial to use them when working with hardwoods and pocket-hole jigs.

@jamescarvey5541 4 жыл бұрын

Been using pocket hole for years. Still managed to pick up a few tips. Thanks

@maryfernando7545 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Colin for the helpful tips. I am an amateur worker and often feel frustrated when things go wrong. Now I know I will be making fewer stuff ups, thanks to you. Your explanations are very clear and easy to follow which makes a big difference.

@catfishcave379 4 жыл бұрын

This is one the most informative videos ever! It answers so many questions. Thank you Colin! And great tips in the comments too!

@regryan8044 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps Colin, You are a inspiration . Another great Video.... Legend!

@raymonddersch4195 3 жыл бұрын

Great presentation! So many years of experience condensed to a few short minutes. Thank you for sharing.

@PeterFloyd678 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Colin for a great video! Very informative! I really liked to see the demo at the end when you were able to snap the tops of the screws but not with the pocket hole screw. Keep up the great job with all of your videos!

@ProductionsLZM 2 жыл бұрын

Colin. I can’t say enough how lovely it is to hear you telling things ! Clear and concise explanations and demonstrations. Thank you sir for sharing your expertise !

@draztiqmeshaz6226 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing Colin, thank you! I'm about to glue up my first large project involving a lot of pocket screws and in testing had already encountered one unforseen problem so I was quite nervous

@andrewjohntomko 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the time you take and the pace at which you explain your videos. I am a beginner/intermediate woodworker and find your videos extremely helpful. Thank you so much to contributing toward this craft.

@debSilbert Жыл бұрын

Colin, thank you for bringing my dad’s memory forefront. He wore a watch exactly like yours and I haven’t seen it in such a long time. Made me smile.

@erich1394 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the confidence boost! I'll be putting together shelves this weekend using pocket holes - they're going to hold up a few hundred pounds of houseplants, so I need to get this right the first time. It's nice to feel prepared.

@robertabullock9956 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I especially liked the tips on how different woods react to this technique. I appreciate these types of videos you do.

@markbaker743 4 жыл бұрын

The trouble with his demonstration is that he had the screws going toward the end of the receiver piece, which is inherently weaker and to be avoided per Kreg's fundamentals. It would be a better demo if he had done the joinery properly.

@cherylmatthews4066 3 жыл бұрын

Well how informative was that, thank you for showing in detail and close up too. Great video 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@ogscythe6118 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that! I had such a bad time with my pocket jig and this helped me understand what I did wrong and some. Thank you 🙏🏽! I have something to teach my kids about wood working now.

@benthehandyman9667 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial with the screws and so informative thanks so much for the time to make the video and I also love the clamp jig.

@ISAACESTEVES 3 жыл бұрын

Well today I learned several new things with this great class and tremendous teacher at the KZfaq school, very important information with great clarity and details, a resounding success.

@retroreviews1278 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the videos! I'm mostly self-taught and just getting into wood working. Your information has helped a ton, thank you!!

@JDnBeastlet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips... I found them very helpful. My first attempt at making pocket holes was in 1/2" thick pressure treated pine. You can imagine how that turned out! Learning as I go.

@gavinhiggins1984 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Saves me learning the hard way.

@midlife_crossroads 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been working these for years and had no idea about half this stuff! Thank you, Sir, for your great videos. Also your one about making shaker cabinet doors and drawer fronts resulted in a practically new kitchen at my place!

@nunyabiznes3901 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I'm getting ready to use my Kreg jig for the first time, and sometimes you learn more by seeing what you DON'T want to do than by watching the how-to videos!

@lanadillard6080 2 жыл бұрын

Amen..I'm buying my first kreg jig and just starting to get into furniture refurbishing and wood working...And I'm sixty and just found my passion...this video was amazing with all the information..thank you sir!!

@poconojoe90 4 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking the time to make them available.

@emmanuellewilts2934 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the additional information. The screw information was very enlightening and I'll be pickier about what I use from now on

@stevehaire6324 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and advice, however I was always taught to screw pockets from the outside in as there's more material past the tip of the screw - making it more secure with a stronger hold.

@chrisparsons3141 2 жыл бұрын

Bingo.

@Loren9431 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Collin! I just started using pocket scresws, even the larger ones for 2 x 4 construction. It takes a little more time but the results are much better. Have you done a video on your clamping frame? I'll be doing some kitchen cabinet doors theis fall and would like a clamping frame like you have. Thanks again!

@oOTBONE77Oo 3 жыл бұрын

That’s helped me out loads... I’ve got to put together an oak radiator cover which I’ve had all the timber pre-cut and delivered.. I didn’t want to mess up, so this has given me some good tips... Thanks Colin 👍🏼

@rogerroger5585 3 жыл бұрын

Great information! Was always frustrated when the pieces would start lifting away when screwing together. Will never happen again now that I know why. Thank you!

@rickt140 3 жыл бұрын

Well, this earned my sub. Thanks!

@Guardian_Arias 4 жыл бұрын

you can also press the glue into the end grain with your finger and immediately add more glue for the glue up. You can actually feel the glue seep into the grain and see when it stops taking glue.

@cricklicklers9382 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Newbie here and feeling a little better about jumping in to some wood work projects.

@Sellarmusic 4 жыл бұрын

I'm new to pocket holes so this is all great information. Thanks for sharing.

@ianrudden4603 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you. I’m new to using pocket holes, when I set the depth of the bit and guide I assume it’s for the thickness of the piece I am drilling as opposed to the piece it’s being joined to?

@crazybigyo 3 жыл бұрын

I saw in another video at 4:55 that it's not strong when you put the pocket hole on that side because there isn't enough wood holding the screw. The screws should be driving towards the long side of the wood, not the end.

@lgordon007 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy these informative videos. I’d never heard of pocket screws and this really explained everything.

@bigdogwdc 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen the explanation on the different types of screws before. This really made it simple and easily understandable. I can really use this. Thank you for the info!

@mickdog2 4 жыл бұрын

it's interesting how much the Kreg jig has changed. Mine is much more difficult to adjust, in fact, I'm not certain it can be adjusted like that. Fine threads work better on hardwoods, don't they? I really like your clamping jig

@richardleslie410 2 жыл бұрын

Colin: There was a lot of useful information here and I know you were showing the benefits of types of wood for pocket holes. but when making pocket joints though, drilling from inside to the outside leaves no strength in the joint where the screw is only anchored in the fragile edge of the wood rather than anchoring them in the meat of the board and often will protrude through. if used from the outside in there leaves a hole to be filled.

@rohaeliaful 2 жыл бұрын

he is doing it wrong that's why it is too weak

@Colorado-Tinkering 2 жыл бұрын

I thought so as well. Odd.

@mickpicker9089 2 жыл бұрын

The only time I would go inside to outside is when you really don't want to see the screws like on a piece of furniture, otherwise your right.

@AlexWard 2 жыл бұрын

@@mickpicker9089 And if you used glue it would be fine? I'm just getting into this and going to buy a jig soon.

@mickpicker9089 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexWard There are definitely times were glue is better. Glue is usually really good on projects that are indoors were you dont want screws visible and that wont expand and contract alot. But you can get a really strong joint with both screws and glue.

@richardboyington5960 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Colin, your the man. Thanks for sharing.

@shickelgruber61 2 жыл бұрын

Best example I’ve heard for using pocket hole specific screws. Thanks.

@RUSSWILSONII 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I don’t know why I never thought about why the piece pulls away from the thing you’re screwing into with screws that have threads the whole way up! Great explanation! Thanks!

@yojoehd 4 жыл бұрын

When teaching "screw fastening" in my HS tech ed classes, I always asked kids to think of a screw head as the movable jaw on a vice and the base board as the other jaw. The piece between is being "clamped" between the screw head and the base board. The board between the screw head and base board must have a shank hole drilled that is the tight outside diameter of the screw threads. The screw should be able to slide through this board right up to the head before it is being fastened to the base board.Threads should never grip the board being clamped. It takes longer but this is the way I fasten deck boards and they never crack or push apart. In furniture or cabinetmaking I always drill a pilot hole, shank hole, then countersink or counterbore in the listed order.

@anyfoolknowthat 4 жыл бұрын

Joe Russo pilot hole PLUS shank hole?

@yojoehd 4 жыл бұрын

@@anyfoolknowthat YES ! Especially in hardwoods. 1. Drill the pilot hole through both boards to be fastened in their aligned position ( this drilled hole is a tight diameter to the screws inside thread diameter for good thread grip) 2. Drill the shank hole "only" through the board being secured ( you are enlarging the originally drilled pilot hole so the screw just tightly slips through to the head) 3. If you are going to make the screw head flush, align and drill a countersink into the shank hole on the board being secured. Or, you can choose to drill a counterbore of a specific diameter and the cut a plug and fill the counterbore hole. With this process, the boards are always pulled tight and not separated. Note: When I lay down deck boards, I usually only drill a shank hole in the top deck board to alleviate splitting. Special deck screws will cut the pilot in soft framing boards and the heads also have a cutting action that countersinks the head.

@anyfoolknowthat 4 жыл бұрын

Joe Russo Sounds like you’re carrying 3 different drivers (?)

@yojoehd 4 жыл бұрын

@@anyfoolknowthat You are correct. If I am doing cabinet work I am using drills outfitted with proper bits and a driver. This usually means 4 drills required. Three for drill and countersink and one with a screwdriver bit. In a decking install, 2 drills, one with a shank hole bit to drill through the decking board and then another fitted with the screwdriver bit to drive self tapping deck screws which usually don't require a pilot hole. Early in my teaching career, within the framework of my budget, I always added drills to my tool inventory. I did not want kids waiting around for a drill or wasting time constantly changing bits. You can do everything with one drill but your production time will be greatly increased.

@forestlampcraft472 4 жыл бұрын

COOL!!!

@claudettemcdowell8201 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. As a beginner it was very helpful.

@grat2010 4 жыл бұрын

So much useful information - thank you! Best explanation of which screws work best I've seen.

@fpvcoder9200 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just starting off with using pocket holes in my projects so I'm glad I found this video.

@ruben-wb7bt 4 жыл бұрын

Speaking of pocket hole mistakes, the most common and you did it too (like at 5:15) you screw it on the underside, wich is prettier but way weaker because there is not much wood left to hold the screw ! If you screw it on the top, the tip of the screw point inside the other piece of wood and not towards the edge cut. Way stronger. Try it !

@charlevoix418 4 жыл бұрын

And if I may add: most of the time, good quality pocket hole screws will be "Self Tapping" type, that does a better job, when screwing.

@danlopretto7222 4 жыл бұрын

Came to add the same comment. An additional comment about drill selection: in oak you want to use a drill with a clutch, not an impact driver. Once the pan head of the pocket hole screw reaches the bottom of the whole the torque of an impact driver can cause the head of the screw to pop off.

@RealMangaAddict 3 жыл бұрын

This was way more informative than I expected! Thanks soo much for sharing

@joesorrelli4460 3 жыл бұрын

Your description of the joint weakness with MDF/Melamine and the pocket hole screw versus other screw types will help my boss to understand why I need the "more expensive" fasteners as opposed to the "whatever we already purchased" type. Well done

@martys356 4 жыл бұрын

Also use the right screws for the wood you are using, course thread screws for soft wood and Fine thread for hard . Use a clutch drill not a impact driver.

@djpenton779 4 жыл бұрын

Also the "official" pocket hole screws are self-tapping. This makes a big difference I think.

@dalecoffing6235 3 жыл бұрын

Never understood why Kreg did the extra step of having the screw self-tapping since you must pre-drill the pocket hole anyway. Maybe its because it allows you to use the screw for other applications than pocket holes?

@brianclare9163 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for these simple and well explained tips!!

@edwinbarreto58 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant instruction; very practical and informative. Thank you

@ThriftDiving 3 жыл бұрын

8:00 What kind of clamps are those? I would like to get some of those. Thanks!

@serialxnet 3 жыл бұрын

They are called a toggle clamps

@gorefish 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen them for sale at Harbor Freight if you have one near you.

@sgt_retiredcharlie4102 3 жыл бұрын

Those clamps are the same kind that they sell in the box stores along with all the Kreg Jig accessories.

@ToddAdams1971 3 жыл бұрын

They're called face frame clamps. Expensive but useful for sure.

@JackMahogov123 3 жыл бұрын

If you have a rockler T-track system for your bench top there's some great clamps like these that work without screwing them into your bench or having to build a jig. I'm looking to put one in soon

@100smp 3 жыл бұрын

Never have I thought this much about screwing!.... except in college. Lol

@WaynesWorldStudioVancouver 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I have subscribed to you, worth every minutes of learning from screws type, woods, screws, and off course setting up the jig. Thank you! #mustwatchvideo #kregjig #kregjigsetup #pocketholes

@isaacroche5964 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Glue Tip!

@michaelmancini5773 4 жыл бұрын

It absolutely does matter what type of clamp you use when drilling pocket holes, quick release clamps just plain suck, you can't hand tighten them enough to keep adequate pressure on the intersection of wood, and the joint will in some cases misalign , you need to use vise grip type clamps, or C clamps, trust me , I've been pocket joining for a long time.

@reidsimonson 4 жыл бұрын

This is very true, and I have had to learn the hard way.

@yuriykorotkevych8838 4 жыл бұрын

Usual cordless drills don't snap off heads of drywall screws as easily as impact screwdrivers do as you can effectively adjust maximum torque applied in the very end of screwing. Still, using drywall screws for pocket holes is not a good idea, of course.

@kahoycrafts 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I can't say that I've ever snapped the head off drywall screws or tried to intentionally, but it's definitely happened with deck screws and tapcon concrete screws. Normally I drill a hole first, unless I'm actually anchoring drywall.

@ColCurtis 4 жыл бұрын

@@kahoycrafts I have broke many off when putting up drywall in my old house framed in fir.

@ColCurtis 4 жыл бұрын

I try to avoid using a drill and Phillips combination. Drill is heavy compared to an impact and Phillips screws slip out.

@1pcfred 4 жыл бұрын

Drywall screws are incredibly hard and brittle. They're really not suitable for anything besides holding drywall to studs. Although we all use them when we shouldn't. They're as hard as they are so they can pierce metal studs.

@stevesohl8249 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time, sir.

@valvebuna7 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice. Thank you for all the great info!!

@Sawblade02 4 жыл бұрын

Ah great, now I have to add credit card diamond plates to my shopping list. I'd been wondering how to sharpen odd shape bits like those and forstner.

@PIANOSTYLE100 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the credit card type sharpener? Local or ship?

@1pcfred 4 жыл бұрын

They make diamond files that might be more convenient to hold? Just have to get a fine enough one.

@natepichler 4 жыл бұрын

For those demos, the screws should be angled away from the edge of the other piece. The way you had them, there is less material for the screw to hold on to.

@Xman11ish 4 жыл бұрын

I thought nobody had notice that! You are so right!

@havocmaverick 4 жыл бұрын

You are 100 % correct. Unless you are making a face frame that won't move once nailed in.

@mookeythepimpthompson6031 4 жыл бұрын

Yep.

@mookeythepimpthompson6031 4 жыл бұрын

Yep.

@davetarrant6888 4 жыл бұрын

Agree 👍🏻

@abrahamgiliana 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all these good video you present us with. The best thing I like about them is the introduction at the beginning. This way if I am not interested in the project, I go to find another one.

@sapelesteve 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Colin! Easy to understand explanations & demonstrations! Can't ask for more than that & I always learn something of use from watching your videos. Thanks......... 👍👍

@stephenpeterson7479 4 жыл бұрын

They don't recommend impact drivers for pocket holes. Drills with clutches are the best.

@greenhornadventure 4 жыл бұрын

I like to use a corded drill to bore the holes and a cordless drill to drive screws.

@anyfoolknowthat 4 жыл бұрын

They should slap a giant sticker on the jig-I was knocking my bit collar loose for a couple months before I put two and two together

@dustyandsneezing 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed if I give it just one or two click sounds on the impact that it’s enough to get the joint tight

@willkinser785 4 жыл бұрын

Which clutch setting is the best for pocket holes? Sorry, im new at this!!

@anyfoolknowthat 4 жыл бұрын

will kinser I do 14 on my Porter Cable driver, which goes up to 23

@Scott_G 4 жыл бұрын

4:29 I get what your point is, but none of those are done in the correct and recommended direction. The pockets should always be on the outside going in.

@cadewaren6482 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! , I saw that aswell I get the point going through but it misrepresented the strength of pocket hole screws

@mhn... 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Colin!Great informative video!Thanks for taking the time to explain your knowledge :)!All the best on your projects!Take care!

@jasonlockhart3168 4 жыл бұрын

Great job!!! Always informative. Thanks Colin.

@libertyprime7943 4 жыл бұрын

When you're demonstrating the joint strength @4:47, it looks like the main issue there is where you drilled the pocket holes, not the material you're using. If you had drilled the hole on the outside of the "short side", or the outside of the board with it's end grain laying on the face grain of the other board, I think the joint would be much stronger, regardless of material.

@TM-dh2xb 4 жыл бұрын

If I understand you correctly, by flipping the pocket holes to the outside of the workpiece, you would be angling the screws inward and away from the edge of the adjoining piece, giving it a little more material to keep from ripping out. It's a valid point and although that may occasionally be a viable option, the nature of using pocket holes is that you put them where they will not be seen. If that is on the inside of the workpiece, then it would be the way he demonstrated.

@libertyprime7943 4 жыл бұрын

@@TM-dh2xb Yes, that's probably a more succinct way of describing what I meant. And yes, that is true, you probably would want to hide the pocket holes where possible. I was more speaking about his point regarding different wood types being appropriate for pocket holes. I'm a very beginning woodworker, so I'm not claiming expertise on anything, but I've made that exact joint with pocket holes in pine or scrap plywood for shop projects where I didn't care about the looks, and the joint is plenty strong if done the opposite way demonstrated in this video. I would say on something where looks are more important, perhaps choosing a different type of joint is the way to go rather than using pocket holes from inside out, even if you're working with a harder wood like oak. Otherwise thought the video was very good, and I learned several things from it.

@regibson23 4 жыл бұрын

1 more reason not to use drywall screws: Phillips head I used to think Allen heads were the worst. But it's definitely Phillips.

@justinwinkler450 4 жыл бұрын

You must have never had to remove/use a flat head. Who ever invented then should be kicked it the balls.

@1pcfred 4 жыл бұрын

@@justinwinkler450 you just have to use the right driver for slotted screws. A slotted screwdriver should fit on a screw like this i.imgur.com/T7GpxTs.jpg A slotted screwdriver that fits in the screw slot properly works pretty good. Unfortunately most screwdrivers in this world are garbage. Because I can't grind them all right. But whenever I need to I'll grind one for myself.

@AllenReinecke 3 жыл бұрын

So many tips beyond just using pocket holes! Awesome!

@musclecarsandmore 4 жыл бұрын

Just got one of those. Love it. Thanks for showing details on how to use it properly. That was pertty good of ya.

@flyinlo1474 4 жыл бұрын

I totally missed that there is a scale on the horizontal side beside the pressure plunger of my Kreg jig. Thank you!

@flyinlo1474 4 жыл бұрын

i missed it because the K5 does not have it

@waynemiller6070 4 жыл бұрын

@@flyinlo1474 Yeah, they use that spacer thing, but what some have suggested is just put a nickle on the bottom of the jig and run your drill bit down the sleeve. When the tip of the bit is resting on the nickle, tighten the collar.

@MrNikke96 4 жыл бұрын

so at 4:30 there is the "MDF" test piece but is it just me or is that more particle board than MDF ??

@edwalker506 4 жыл бұрын

its actually melamine board which is basically particle board covered by formica. And yes MDF is a different material.

@MrNikke96 4 жыл бұрын

@@edwalker506 yes sorry should have made that more apparent, i know its melamine so its particle board but thank you for claryfying :) still, he has MDF on the video while its not, correct ?

@edwalker506 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrNikke96 You are correct it is NOT MDF. MDF is much stronger

@Ed-lz4jv 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, that was Particle board LOL