Beginner's Guide to Pocket Joinery

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Learn how to drill pocket holes and use pocket joinery to fasten wood parts fast and accurately.
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@askingtoomanyquestions5304 6 ай бұрын

A true rarity: someone who knows what they're doing, but also knows how to explain it to laypersons. Fantastic.

@bohbro 2 жыл бұрын

I like the way this gentleman explains what he does. Not rushed, clear, no gimmicks, informative. Thank you.

@dolam Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I imagine you training an apprentice in that calm and professional voice.

@nancywitcher2641 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a pocket hole jig (not a Kreg) and it came without instructions. This is the 8th video that I have watched on the use of one and BY FAR the most HELPFUL video. Thank you.

@e-vd Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation! You have a really good tempo for beginners. Your patient, easy-going delivery is a pleasure to watch. On the contrary, I find that many other KZfaq presenters talk fast and loud, which can be irritating and - at times - nerve racking for a beginner like me who's trying to follow along, step-by-step. Please keep it up! This is rare, top notch content. Much appreciated 👍

@baileylineroad Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@splanzza 3 жыл бұрын

All these ninja-wood-workers at this age of yotoube self proclamation and not once did I hear someone talk about this “organization” strategy. It is not just important for woodworkers or pros of any sorts but for anyone who is somewhat serious about what they do. It is crucial to know where your parts, fittings, accessories are at any given time. Number one deterrence from diving into a project (small or large) is not having all the necessary parts at hands reach at the moments notice. Even for so called weekend warriors. So for all of you youngsters I hope you learned something here. 30+ years of experience talking here. Thanks for the video and sharing BLR. All the best. 👽

@arobinson807 Жыл бұрын

That last piece of advice is indispensable. My father has told me this many times and his father lived by it. "A place for everything and everything in its place."

@amybear8274 Жыл бұрын

My father passed away last december, and I got his tools. Now Im teaching myself, via youtube with his tools. Found this this tool, wasn't sure what it was. Now I know, thanks for the video. Am subscribing, to ur channel.

@baileylineroad Жыл бұрын

Hello Amy! I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. This is always a hard thing, but it's great that you're following in your Dad's woodworking footsteps. If you have any questions about woodworking, send them to me at steve@stevemaxwell.ca. You also might consider my online woodworking course for beginners. You can see it at the link below. It covers the basics of woodworking for complete beginners, and includes coaching from me. baileylineroadlearning.com/p/woodworking-for-beginners Bye for now, Amy! Steve

@chubbieminami3274 7 ай бұрын

Organization is so important. Thank you. My dad left a lot of tools and I decided to used them by adding a pocket hole jig. My first creation with pocket hole was a cat litter box. My cat absolutely loves it because it is SO STURDY and he has not gone back to his plastic litter box at all. I did not know how much my cat hated those plastic litter boxes. I am making about 10 furniture with pocket hole. It is my very first making furniture but it is not difficult. Because I cannot cut straight so well, I am having my lumber cut by professionals for big important pieces. I spent a lot of time planning. Planning is the most difficult part.

@robertmorse4582 11 ай бұрын

This is the best video I’ve seen on pocket jigs I’ve seen

@desireegoulett69 Жыл бұрын

I like to use the pocket hole jig to first cut the initial pocket hole & then swap the stop ring over to a long enough 3/8" bit while leaving the two pieces to be joined still clamped in place so I can then drill out the entire cavity to my desired depth with the 3'/8" bit and then use a full length dowel that protrudes beyond the beginning of the pocket cut that I then after gluing in place cut off flush leaving a much stronger pocket dowel joint that benefits from the best of both world's without the dowel alignment issues.

@dennisconlon5810 2 ай бұрын

I’m new to your channel and love how you explain things in a way that I understand. Who ever you had to do your electrical and plumbing work did an A+ job. Not often do you have an electrician do such neat work.

@whomadethatsaltysoup 8 ай бұрын

Excellent resource for woodworking tips. Perhaps, the most important take away from this brief tutorial is the recommendation to have things where you can find them. Being able to put your hand to the right drill bit, router cutter, dowel accessory - whatever - makes the whole process much more of a pleasure, saving time and avoiding stress. And, yes, it is the small things, like tool accessories, that require the most organization. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

@davidavi8554 2 ай бұрын

Great presentation, wonderful demonstration on how to use this simple piece instead of the most expensive unit they have on the market. This helps me understand how to use it and now I will buy one.

@jasonmilligan3504 Жыл бұрын

The best pocket joint video I have watched yet 👍🏻

@baileylineroad Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Lesendorf 17 күн бұрын

Just ordered some Kreg pocket hole goodies and this was a great tutorial and great advice about organisation.

@triviagray3731 5 ай бұрын

This was very good and helpful for me. I have been having problems with those pocketholes as a beginner.

@baileylineroad 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Drop by my website baileylineroad.com for a visit sometime. You'll find lots of stuff there, including tool giveaways, articles and lots of other stuff of interest to hands-on, how-to people. Bye for now and thanks for watching! Steve

@jennylee5003 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been over drilling as a newbie and found this channel… I’m struggling with organization since I lost my studio bc of covid..moving everything to a townhouse in the city did not bode well from an organizational standpoint lol…so the speech about it at the end was a pleasant suprise :) I’ve only been doing woodwork for two years? as a hobby and make rustic items (tables/barn doors etc) and slowly curating bits and bobs and I’m having such a hard time with organizing small accessories. It would be nice to see how a professional stores and organizes things- do you have several tool boxes designated for bits and bobs? It would be great to see your setup in more detail one day :)

@wisdomnyah8531 11 ай бұрын

Love this, if. I was your apprentice I will understand all your instructions

@TuanaMey 2 жыл бұрын

Love the way you explain so smooth and calm:) Loved it! Subscribed!!

@dhex1098 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent and thoughtful introduction to simple pocket hole joints and how to do them. Not entertainment but complete and informative. Excellent.

@annietempleton9648 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, it was very helpful. I have never tried pocket screws before but had a project which needed something like this. You explained everything so well and I have just ordered the kreg jig.

@markmaunder7515 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, that was a great pocket hole refresher. Much appreciated. You're doing a great job!

@grantones 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and advice about being organized in your woodworking. Thanks for sharing.

@apatterson8128 Жыл бұрын

Just the refresher course I needed. Thank You.

@nikahopper2178 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed, especially your critic of the joints. It’s hard to know starting out what works and what might work better.

@jadesluv Жыл бұрын

Very important that you emphasized to have a home for all the related pocket hole tools and do-dads, great vid!

@Uswesi1527 7 ай бұрын

Very , very important & useful information. Thanks

@bidkarsalazar626 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video. Very informative. I really enjoy your soft spoken humble tone. Made me want to watch the whole video. Thank you for your content.

@jooyoungchoi2952 2 жыл бұрын

You are awesome. Thank you for explaining this so clearly. Thank you so much.

@cassondramurray6100 Жыл бұрын

Best pocket hole joinery video I have seen thus far! Subscribed!

@baileylineroad Жыл бұрын

Glad to have you!

@edwardwade2696 2 жыл бұрын

I’m doing the casing around my kitchen window today and wanted to pre assemble it. Your video was very informative and showed me exactly what I needed. I have often had use for a pocket hole jig but they are expensive. I now see that I can get by with the single hole jig kit and will be buying one today. I appreciate you taking the time to make this!

@SteveMaxwellHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Edward! Thanks for your note. Please let me know how you make out with the casing. I'd like to hear. Drop by my website baileylineroad.com for a visit sometime. You'll find lots of stuff there, including tool giveaways, articles and lots of other stuff of interest to hands-on, how-to people.

@joseruiz-cc1mt 4 ай бұрын

Hay un truco

@larryjacobs5713 2 жыл бұрын

Great teaching video! Thank you!

@dand3975 Жыл бұрын

I will be using pocket screws in places to make pull out shelves and kitchen cabinet drawers. Your video a answered all my questions on using the Kreg pocket gig, thank you.

@martinmorgan9 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed to know. Thank you for a simple explanation to help me decide whether pocket holes are the solution I need to install noggin between existing joists to install an enlarged loft hatch. Nailing isn't an option because the joist I'm connecting the noggin to has a large and heavy ventilation unit supported on it.

@karlbe8414 9 ай бұрын

Nice clear and calm demonstration. I would have liked to see and edge butt joint and some mention of glue. I am considering making a console table with this joinery.

@jamesuranga5785 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great video. It was extremely helpful.

@tomascastaneda2175 Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea to put the tools from the pocket holes in a tool box thank you i love that video

@bobwallace6812 Жыл бұрын

I just found your channel. It is very educational and I really enjoy watching.

@baileylineroad Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@kperellie 3 жыл бұрын

Pocket holes have been around for a very long time. Just not the type we see today. Furniture makers from long ago would use them when there was a need. And using Brace bits and slotted wood screws. Of angled dowels, which is nearly the same mechanical application. And definitely, after the electric drill was invented. I believe even the Shakers used them from time to time. Whether they used a jig to guide the drill, or not, that I do not know, but, I do know it's not only possible but usually easy enough to do freehand for certain applications.

@alext8828 2 жыл бұрын

I've done it. You're right. I started my drill on the end grain and just used drywall screws. Very shoddy as they would split softwood like pine. But we were using poplar and didn't know anything about Kreg. Built faceframes. Looked great and were extremely strong.

@rogerwhiting9310 2 жыл бұрын

Shakers used them

@martinjohnson4405 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I've not used pocket joinery before, but now have a project of building a small, low table for a tea room we are putting in our house. I think pocket joints on the legs and understructure for the table will be a perfect application. I also plan to glue the joint for added strength. Your introduction was very helpful.

@baileylineroad Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@robertadams8971 2 жыл бұрын

Good instruction- well presented. I think I can do it!!!

@dtruth5988 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I love your style of explaining the information. Definite new subscriber.

@shelbyz88 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Thank you

@TheTubeDude Жыл бұрын

Excellent teacher. I needed this lesson. Thank you, sir.

@baileylineroad Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@firstbikeisascout9103 2 жыл бұрын

As others have stated, pocket holes have been around a long time. Kreg may have mainstreamed them, made them more accessible to new woodworkers but they did not invent pocket hole joinery. This is a good "what is a pocket hole" video but anyone using these for the first time should read the instructions thoroughly! This video leaves a lot out. The position of the kreg mini jig on the board depends on the thickness of the wood. For example, if one were working with with 1/2" (13mm) material the position the edge of the jig 1/4" off the edge of the wood. Likewise, the collar on the bit needs to change depending on the thickness of the wood. Again, this is a good "what is/intro to" video but shouldn't be used as a "how to".

@scottwilliams8636 Жыл бұрын

This video was very informative, thank you. I have been in the market for a pocket hole jig.

@Reaper-vz7sn Жыл бұрын

Very good presentation, you are a awesome teacher.

@sheenascott5405 Жыл бұрын

This is the best video I've come across so far and this answers all my questions about pocket holes. Thank you so much for this video. You took your time and I understood everything although I'm a novice. 🤗

@baileylineroad Жыл бұрын

Hello Sheena! Thank you very much for taking the time to offer your kind words. Much appreciated. I made this video for people just like you, so I'm delighted to hear that it helped you. If you have any woodworking questions, please send them along to my personal email address: steve@stevemaxwell.ca. You might also be interested in an online course I offer called Woodworking for Beginners. I cover all the basics, the course includes a project and plans, and I help each student as they need it by email or video call. You'll find the link for my online school below, but feel free to email me with any woodworking questions. Bye for now, Steve baileylineroadlearning.com

@steveaustin9833 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation

@lawrencejohnson3259 Жыл бұрын

Splendid👍 video! Thank you for Sharing!

@mikeforster8798 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing this. Its been very helpful and educational.

@baileylineroad 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@AshleyBrayson Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@frankmunoz2232 2 жыл бұрын

I like the way you explain .

@law9557 Жыл бұрын

Great presentation & explanation 👍

@trentv5456 2 жыл бұрын

Used my Kreg pocket hole jig for the first time today to make a custom privacy screen. Finished all the woodwork today will add the hinges tomorrow. Thank you for this video! It was spot on. Also, you are a natural as an instructor. Wish I had someone like you for woodshop class back in the day! 👍

@baileylineroad 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@wilcsmith33 2 жыл бұрын

I’m doing that now Trent

@trentv5456 2 жыл бұрын

@@wilcsmith33 my finished product came out perfect! Hope your build goes as planned!👍

@frankmunoz2232 2 жыл бұрын

You explain very well

@asbinder8 11 ай бұрын

Stumbled across this video after becoming interested in pocket hole joinery, settling on a project, and then getting scared. Nice video, I'm back on track. Thanks.

@baileylineroad 11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help, good luck!

@gregoryquibell 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, very helpful

@jjadaddy Жыл бұрын

There's markings on the shank of the drill bit that indicates the thickness of the wood to be drilled, and you set collar accordingly.

@joe23521 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lessons. This is only the second video I've watched here, but I really appreciate your speaking and presentation style. Very thorough yet makes things feel approachable. Please keep it up!

@reggieholguin7907 6 ай бұрын

Great presentation and you seemed to cover all aspects. One thing I would like you to explain is when driving in screws, what level on the drill gun do you use? And what should we feel for so we don't spin the screw?

@baileylineroad 6 ай бұрын

That's great question, Reggie! I should have explained this in the video. When driving pocket screws there is a distinct danger of over-driving and stripping out the wood-to-thread contact, and "spinning the screw" as you said. Two things will help prevent this. First, use the drill at a slow speed in the lowest gear setting your drill has. But more importantly, stop driving as soon as the screw has pulled the joint together. That's plenty of torque for a pocket joint. With practice you'll never over-drive screws. I hope this helps. Drop by my website baileylineroad.com for a visit sometime. You'll find lots of stuff there, including tool giveaways, articles and lots of other stuff of interest to hands-on, how-to people. Bye for now and thanks for watching! Steve

@rodjames8181 7 ай бұрын

I like your easy going style. Well done.

@baileylineroad 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Rod! I appreciate your kind words! Bye, Steve

@filipinon 2 жыл бұрын

Very articulate at what you teach. Thanks for a great lesson!

@rodneynaidoo9427 2 жыл бұрын

Good teaching

@Brett.Williams365 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I have just started my journey towards becoming a master woodworker

@baileylineroad 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brett! Thanks for taking the time to write. Much appreciated. In addition to the woodworking info I put on this KZfaq channel, I also have an online woodworking course. It's detailed, video-based, with lifetime access to the course materials and to me for advice and answers. There's also a money-back guarantee (though no one has actually asked for a refund yet). I've been making and selling online course about hands-on skills since 2007. You can learn about my Woodworking for Beginners course at baileylineroadlearning.com/p/woodworking-for-beginners. How far along are you in your quest to become a master woodworker? Bye for now, Brett! Steve

@Brett.Williams365 2 жыл бұрын

@@baileylineroad I am very new, just starting out but it is something I have been wanting to do for years. My first goal is to work on my dowelling skills. I recently purchased a dowelling jig to help me get started.

@EthanT150 Жыл бұрын

Thak you. Happy thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽

@negotiator96 2 жыл бұрын

I use pocket screws all the time as a master Carpenter and a fine woodworker. They're pretty much your go-to standard joinery solution when building cabinets built-ins and bookshelves etc not to mention drawers and dresser type pieces... One thing I just don't agree with on this video is when he says pocket screws aren't very strong I disagree because pocket screws are hella strong and they are meant to be hidden on the inside of your builds if you put two or three pocket screws in a joint consisting of two three quarter inch plywood pieces I like to see anybody break those apart easily with any kind of reasonable torque or pressure that could ever be put on that object or piece of wood in a normal situation it just wouldn't ever be enough to break it or even dislodgett whatsoever. The only way you could split them apart is to just have one joint between two straight pieces and rip them apart like a wishbone maybe then you could split it apart other than that good luck...peace

@JayDee-xj9lu Жыл бұрын

I think he meant on it's own it's not that strong. you should always use glue. It's just a quick way of holding all the pieces together without having dozens of clamps. If you're making a kitchen carcase then all of the frame together makes it strong but one joint on it's own with a lever effect wouldn't be.

@davel29743 Жыл бұрын

You did good but you forgot to explain using different thicknesses of wood in relation to the position of the jig.

@thomasnappo6309 Жыл бұрын

Well done..😊

@billyblackie9417 Жыл бұрын

How do you know where to stop the drill bit locking nut and where exactly you place the jig to get the correct position for the right distance and measure up where the drill bit should stop so you don't go too far. Great video by the way

@docwild2867 Жыл бұрын

Pocket screws are a lot older than Kreg. There are pocket hole Jigs and tools around going back to the 18th centaury. Craig Sommerfeld of Kreg made this old joinery technique more accessible to the average woodworker.

@jblaquiere6119 2 жыл бұрын

I'd recognize another canadian anywhere. Thanks for the vid!!

@khalidjaii2 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT video. And Great advice for tools organization. Thank you

@troyc333 11 ай бұрын

I wish you would list the tools and products you use in your videos. It's very helpful.

@charonboat6394 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you drilled holes at the angle instead of straight, wouldn’t it make joint stronger. Make screw tips going towards each other.

@richsilvasatx 8 ай бұрын

Took me a while, but finally connected. Good video on Kreg. Got an idea now to make a frame for landscaping fabric tp cover up a laundry room window, facing west. The sunlight is intense and heats up the room. The frame will be outside and hopefully will stop most of the sunlight. Using a Kreg tool will simplify the job. On a another subject, noticed what I thought was a microphone hanging on your shirt pocket. If so, am interested in finding out the brand and model # if available. Thanks.

@ericmonse2165 2 жыл бұрын

They are very strong if you use glue for a more permanent attachment

@antipodesman 2 жыл бұрын

End grain on long grain? I don't think so, however I wonder about using glued cleats on a long grain surface in addition to the pocket screws to hold the joint more permanently.

@nicoaguilar13 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the video I was looking for!

@aaudain1 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome presentation 👏 👌 👍 🙌 😎 step by step

@striperseeker 6 ай бұрын

how would you do tha joint you showed if the face was on the edge of the other piece of wood? Like a 3/4" table top connecting to an apron? Do I use the thickness of the apron (in this case 1"x3") since that brings the screw out in the center of apron, or do I was the thickness of the table top for both the stop collar and the depth gauge?

@genesloan3175 2 жыл бұрын

Does it help to add glue into the screw hole before the tightening or even the actual joint, such as a cabinet faceframe?

@mobileempire5522 Жыл бұрын

I really like this video , can I buy the pocket jig from Home Depot , Menards or Lowes? I was planning on using drywall screws because I have a bunch but after watching this video it looks like i'll have to buy some Kreg screws.

@williambelford9661 2 жыл бұрын

Pocket holes were being used by cabinetmakers in the 18th century, long before the Kreg company existed.

@m1ha1mateescu 11 ай бұрын

Nice and clear presentation, but I think pocket hole joinery was not invented by Kreg - they only made a very useful (and used) jig and lots of variants of it.

@mcruz4467 3 жыл бұрын

Great information sir!

@bmjsoundstt6624 2 жыл бұрын

I think our work tables are related lol...Kreg is a life( time and splitting) saver

@lisatothelee7 6 ай бұрын

How does one know how far down the bit to put the collar, so it won't drill too far into the wood?

@xucaen Жыл бұрын

How do I join two pieces of wood using the other angle. So for example instead of making a frame, what if you were making a bookcase and you have to attach the side to the top. Can I use these pocket joints to attach two pieces of wood in that way?

@marjoriehannay71 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful ability to teach. ( and did I see a Maple leaf on your cap? :)

@baileylineroad 4 ай бұрын

Good Morning Marjorie! Thanks for your kind words. Much appreciated. And yes, that's a maple leaf. I'm Canadian living on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Drop by my website baileylineroad.com for a visit sometime. You'll find lots of stuff there, including tool giveaways, articles and videos of interest to hands-on, how-to people. Bye for now and thanks for watching! Steve

@craigmonteforte1478 2 жыл бұрын

Kreg did not invent Pocket Hole Joinery they did however do. fantastic job on creating a Series of easy to use Jigs and other tools associated with making Pocket Hole Joinery for almost anyone to use relatively simply but there are many other companies that manufacture less expensive Jigs oh BTW Kreg was also one of the first to mass market their systems using Informercials on Television to create a Illusion to people that they did come up with the system i’ve used Pocket Holes over 35 years ago as a Professional Woodworker in those days we had to build our own Jigs in which we used Hardwoods and Bronze guide bushings for the Drill Bits

@FreedomToRoam86 2 жыл бұрын

“You’ll be a great woodworker who knows exactly where your stuff is” - until someone in your family borrows it. But if you cleverly hide stuff throughout your garage, then it won’t get borrowed! But great video, I think I’m ready to get a few Kreg parts and give it a go. If I can find my drill….

@dodiroe8920 2 жыл бұрын

What about different distances to joints depending on thickness of wood? Trying to find something on that bit this video seems to avoid that question. So perhaps it's not a relevant question and pocket holes always at same distance?

@TheCyberMantis Жыл бұрын

You can use glue with the pocket screws. For extra strength on the joint.

@jimpatnode4445 Жыл бұрын

How do I determine the location of the collar?

@americantruckeringermany8394 2 жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me what are the two small screws (adjusting screws) used for? I thought maybe they were spacers to make pocket holes in very short wood (5cm) but, I think I'm wrong. Shortest piece I could do is 6cm.

@randomtube8226 7 ай бұрын

My pocket hole journey didn't begin or end well. It was too complicated and confusing. Had to give up and continue to use my old method of joining wood together. 😞