First Pocket Hole Cinema

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks everyone - just want to apologize in advance for an awkward top in this video. Please forgive me - had no idea the mic would cause some wardrobe issues until I got the final footage. Lessons learned!

[@Rob71zilla]

The pleasure is all ours!

[@GaryJones2012]

Unquestionably the Queen of DIY. She is so easy to watch on so many levels. She makes it all look easy.

[@kevynmack]

I used to search KZbin for the perfect, or at least decent and informative videos, which would take forever. I built a bunch of rustic trash bins from an Ana White blog, years ago, after I got back from Afghanistan.. I now own a woodworking LLC because I fell in love with the beauty and simplicity wood has to offer, and I have gone straight to Ana when I need help with anything. Thank you Ana!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you!!!

[@ruthjohnson7504]

Did my first pocket holes today! Borrowed my boss' Kreg jig - love it. Making my first table. I love your tutorials. They have been a great help and inspiration as I get back into tools and timber after many years absence. Thanks and cheers from Australia! Ruth

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank Ruth, that is AWESOME!

[@michaelniesen2125]

i've been woodworking for 20 plus years. u are da bomb. i am impressed with you and your site. thanks. mike

[@TeamProsperity]

Ana, ur AWESOME! Good job with that video. I’m a huge fan of pocket holes. You know ppl say pocket holes aren’t strong. Well I think they very strong. AAMOF there’s a video on here where this dude proves their strength by building a car ramp assembled only by pocket screws and drove a Ford Excursion onto it and it didn’t break down. Actually didn’t even budge. AWESOME!

[@bparno]

Ana, please do not apologize for your tops, You are perfect just the way you are, and your video's are very informative as I just built my first bookshelf after watching your video. There is no reason ever to apologize for being a beautiful woman. What matters most in life is sharing with others, and thank you for that.

[@TheCowofmoo]

Thank you Ana I just got the jig, and on the step bit I was using the pilot tip as the measure point, not the step area and the screws were not seating in the wood, ended up using longer screws, but you showed me the problem, TY

[@MrJohnnyboyrebel]

I am a huge fan of pocket holes, but I think that adding glue to any joint increases the overall strength immensely. Screws are really just clamps and the glue makes the joint so strong that the wood will fail before the glue does. Screws can and do loosen with time as the wood expands and contracts with changes in humidity, so adding plain old Elmer's is the best method (I prefer Titebond III over Elmer's since it is waterproof and doesn't expand like Gorilla glue.) By the way, I've made the doll bunkbed and my granddaughter helped to paint it. She loves it! Don't forget to mention that there are fillers that match the pocket holes if you want to hide them from view. They come in stainable or paintable versions.

[@ABCofWoodwork]

I agree that pocket holes are great for all sorts of things but I wouldn't glue this type of joint. The glue won't help much at all because it just gets absorbed along the end-grain. Try just using glue with no screws and you'll see what I mean.

[@300leothelion]

I'm a Joiner and I use glue on every joint. Like you say, the screws just clamp the work piece together while the glue goes off. We use PVA white wood glue mostly. If I'm building doors or windows I'll use PU glue and mortice joints.

[@twotwentyswift]

I assume the type of wood would make a difference. I haven't done much woodworking but seemed to have good results on oak with Gorilla wood glue. I'm guessing the really hard wood would absorb less glue on the end-grain.

[@spoooderminlovesdolantrump4635]

Not for end grain, see Matthias Wandels experiments. Steve Ramsey suggests pushing glue into the end grain before adding more glue to connect the boards but I haven't seen anyone prove how effective that is

[@Sugarjam]

I love using my pocket hole jig for making cabinets and such. One life hack that I read somewhere and it actually helped a lot was using nail polish on all the embossed measurement guides so they are easier to see. Luckily I have daughters, so I had plenty of options. I ended up using yellow because it contrasts so well against the blue plastic.

[@bigmixprod]

Great jig! One of the best purchases I ever made for my shop. You can crank out projects at lighting speed and the joints are super strong. Highly recommend.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Great advice! Thanks for watching!

[@efrancis19]

Nothing to apologize for regarding your wardrobe. If that's all someone sees here, they are totally missing the point of your videos. As to the Kreg jig, I resisted getting one for a long time because I somehow felt like it was "cheating". I finally broke down and got one to finish a coffee table project for a customer, and I have to say I am impressed. The Kreg jig will always have a place in my workshop.

[@meredithsmith9881]

Thank you for your clear and simple instructions. You rock!

[@Rickmakes]

One feature of the K4 that isn't featured in this video is the vac attachment that is included. It allows you to hook a vacuum up to the Kreg Jig. It sucks the sawdust out of holes on the back of the jig which keeps your workspace clean and keeps the jig running cooler. I imagine some people start with the mini jig to see if they like it but if you have a project or two in mind for the jig, I would get the full K4MS. I have only heard people say it is expensive before they buy it, never after.

[@DGatsch]

Thanks for your videos. Finally getting to have some time in my life that I can pursue DIY projects, and I happened to come across your site before I found the KZbin channel. I'm really excited to try some of these things out. You explain everything that needs to be said but keep it professional and succinct. Kudos to you!

[@6771Randy]

I saw nothing even close to inappropriate regarding clothing. I did learn how to use the Kreg Jig to make pocket holes and have since bought the K4 model. Great tutorial for us beginner woodworkers!

[@TheAbledGardener]

Great video, I'm going out to buy a pocket hole clamp, I needed one of those a long time ago, thanks for the great demo. Oh, love your collapsible potting table, will make it next week.

[@jennyhansen4100]

Clear, easy to understand instructions and more knowledgable than some male instructionals!

[@BigotesJuan]

It is kind of creepy but have you guys noticed that Ana works in the same space where Kreg videos are recorded? Just look any of the Kreg selling videos and compare that PEPSI thing at the back. It's such a good strategy to invent this Ana and her tutorials to promote secretly all Kreg's products, good job Kreg.

[@dka0700]

Yes, the Kreg jig is great. Fast & strong joints. I only got the smaller version & am very happy with it.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+dka0700 It really is a great tool! Thanks for watching!

[@brianmoore8866]

just ordered my first kreg jig and I cant wait to build a coffee table

[@42lookc]

Very good video. Clear and concise directions.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you!

[@marceldeloffre4530]

W

[@ArteHobbyMagoo]

Hi Ana, I really love this world of tools and carpentry ... short d + Congratulations on your channel, super cool ... Hugs ... ^^

[@javierpazmino705]

Your amazing ! I'm learning so much

[@bluebow68]

Great tool!..Thanks for the upload!..Greetings from the U.K.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks!

[@sandwon]

I have lot of those Drills. I used a different method in the past. That is a Lot Easier. Thanks Great Video.

[@loloent]

I like this jig but it's kind of pricey rt now but back in the days when I use to help my dad who was a master carpenter who I take care of now wit alltimerz 89 yrs old now would of been simple nice video & awesome work I'm looking to build a coffee table for my wife as a surprise 😲

[@CWsooner]

Good video. I love the music too.

[@reportbase]

Love your videos. Well done.

[@jimcooney9019]

a very helpful video good job

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Jim Cooney Thanks for watching Jim!

[@SMOKERSEMPORIUM]

Ana, thank you for demonstrating the pocket hole jig. I have asked a few guys who work on wood about the pocket hole and what it was used for and they could not explain. Also, what covers the hole - is there a another insert. Where did you learn to do woodworking?

[@loloent]

Finally I got the jig I want to ask you if maybe you can steer me in the right direction, now I built many things so far but want to build a queen sized bed for my wife.the materials I have are 4 4x4 post 2 big sheets of 1/2 plywood some 1x10s & some small 2x4 now will the pocket hole jig hold if I attached it to the side onto the 4x4 post wat do you suggest

[@bsenalaska]

Great tutorial! ThNk you👏🏻

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@christinelewis7400]

How do you know what size screws to get for the projects you are doing?

[@kevinandersen9301]

the instructions with your jig should have a chart in it.

[@africancichlids3011]

i've heard , that half way through the drilling of the hole. pull it out to let the sawdust come out . which will make your drill not dull as fast. and it will last longer. just a tip.

[@christinerodriguez1481]

do you need to pre drill the adjoining piece?

[@300leothelion]

No need to pre drill. Kreg screws are all self tapping wood screws. They'll drive themselves in. Just make sure the 2 pieces of wood are clamped down tightly so they wont move as you screw them together. Hope this help. ;-)

[@shnrmrz68]

Informative and cute.

[@0TransientDirge0]

This is really helpful, thanks!

[@MKCTV88]

Thank you great video

[@reedallidap7173]

Wow. I would woodwork all day if she was my tutor!

[@muppetonmeds]

dam thought pocket hole was something different

[@pauca2014]

disadvantage of using Kreg jigs are the large holes it leaves behind everywhere. Of course you can cover that with plastic cover buttons, but the finish doesn't look that cool having those plastic covers everywhere. Maybe fill the holes with wood filler, but then you never can disassemble it anymore.

[@ptdecker]

Kreg does make special hole plugs (I don't work for Kreg) that seem to do a good job of filling them. But, you'd still have the disassembly problem.

[@cliffcarlo180]

Pocket holes are usually under a table on the rear of your project so that they are not visible from the front or top of a table for example.

[@winfidel]

Very nice and understandable. Congratulations also for learning to do things like this, considering how easy it would be for you to just smile and get 50 guys fighting to do it for your. :-) Nice to see you didn't take that route.

[@ArteHobbyMagoo]

Execelente trabalho!!! like... ^^

[@milesnagopaleen]

Personally, I wouldn't use a power tool with it pointing towards my body.

[@kenjones2819]

so its nogood to mary 2xstock???

[@7628739]

i think Bob Villa has met his match

[@Robocoppat]

MarkO Polo that is Bob Villa

[@TEJANOAMERICANO]

Just got the upgraded Kreg K5

[@javiera.castillo8065]

A QUE HORAS SALES POR EL PAN MAMA ?

[@JerryAtricz]

So pretty and Badass, how can you not like her.

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

Too bad Ana didn't come in 4k back in 2012.

[@rb1164]

Finally a hott woodworking chick.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you!

[@rb1164]

Your very welcome. I like that you don't complicate things for new woodworkers.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Yes we try to keep it simple!!

[@SunJ79]

Ana is hot, but so is April Wilkerson (no disrespect Ana)...

[@Northeast_Mainiac]

Absolutly

[@shawnfarand]

I also recommend clutching your drill so that it doesn't drive the screw through the jointed board. Newb discovery. : /

[@greygoosemafia]

can you use this on 2x4?

[@Oshbotscom]

Richard Cowtails Yes. Even the small "single hole" jig will do 2x4. (1 1/2" thick")

[@rohenwi]

Yo ya tengo mi kreg jig pronto haré mis proyectos

[@RetiredTony]

You look like "Donna" from Cheech n Chong movie... good video :D

[@JenniferWoellert]

I'd be scared that drill would skip out and go right in my gut...

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Good point! It's always good to be safe!

[@42lookc]

The hostess's form wasn't very safe for driving the screws but she did it that way for video clarity. :) Simply put, for safety, always drive away from your body, not towards yourself in case of a slip.

[@skylerparker4529]

I`m retired and have a little shop where I carry out woodturning, make musical instruments, and a bit of cabinetry. I have a shelf loaded with woodworking textbooks - but I found this woodworking book, “pepe amazing plan” (Google it). It`s the most comprehensive book I`ve come across. Every topic of the guide is covered well.

[@PrinceNaro]

Mark Parker visit my page please

[@joe-ut7ee]

Ana te pareces mucho a la esposa de un mi primo.

[@missionron]

dont really mind the wardrobe malfunctions...

[@KevJDunn]

cinema?

[@MKRM27]

Wow... she set up her workshop identically to the one Kreg use in their promo videos

[@vinpat9]

This is an advertisement for pocket hole jig.

[@markhatfield1952]

I was 14 when I drilled my first pocket hole... ;)

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Mark Hatfield A great memory, I'm sure!

[@markhatfield1952]

Lol... well one I won't ever forget. Nice job on the videos.

[@louiscypher7090]

ah... you're a late bloomer. my first was when I was 12. didn't take long but as with anything I got better the more holes I drilled.

[@markhatfield1952]

Yeah I think you missed the point??

[@louiscypher7090]

No. I'm afraid you did. We're talking about the same thing.

[@caymanking1842]

Ana now at the Kreg studio pimping their stuff.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Kreg is pretty awesome!

[@eisaac472]

I love you

[@theaussiemanhole2193]

Oh crap, I'm in lust. I'll pay for you to come and teach me ;)

[@jasonb4350]

its almost impossible to pay attention to the project when my eyes were stuck on you im not trying to be a jerk but im human i will try this again but i have A D D

[@alihadi8936]

nice jope

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@carolinehalliday55]

Ana White

[@photoopd1]

you have enuff lose holes why more

[@markywellsboy2182]

Is rounding the screw heads part of the demo? Poor technique and lets be honest, pocket holes are for people too lazy to make a mortise and tenon. And your work will look like flat pack self assembly furniture.

[@ZBwing]

Good vid. Good jig. The only improvement could be a bikini.

[@massimotartaglia8704]

😂😂😂

[@bsm6776]

Haha

[@JasminnnnnnE]

You wouldn't say that to a ladies face, so why say it online. Rude man.

[@patclaar8090]

”pepe amazing plan” (Google it), is a very detailed woodworking book! With the aid of this plan, I was able to use words, drawings, real pictures and different diagrams. It is amazingly informative and helps me feel like I could help my brother while we create our furniture together.

[@sphlouge]

tie your hair back please

[@magneticf]

Dear beautiful carpenter, tie your hair back or wear a scarf or a hat, as your hair open like that, could get you into a big trouble working w/ machinery. big safety issue, also wear an apron or something or a vest so that wood chips don't hurt your chest or perhaps that cleavage area !! otherwise, Awesome handy woman.

[@devinpadilla126]

This is a fantastic wood working book I have ever read, “pepe amazing plan” (Google it). It provides a lot of general info that will help any beginner and also some skilled wood worker. I`ve been very surprised how often I use this to look up woods at places like to restore and also salvage spots.