Pocket Hole Joinery - Beginners Woodworking #15 - woodworkweb

I don't think there is anything faster in terms of woodworking joinery than Pocket Hole Joints, and, when done properly with the right pocket hole jig , they are super strong, in fact, in most cases the wood fails before the joint fail ... exactly the kind of toughness that is needed in some joints. The best thing about pocket hole joinery is that it's easy to take apart to fix or re-structure and then reassemble.
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[@lucyscottwalker2203]

Saw a tv show the other day with two sisters who redo houses and build their own furniture. They named off three must haves, and a pocket hole jig was one of them. I'd never heard of it before. After this video, I know I have to have one. Thanks. Extremely instructive and helpful and well done.

[@knecht105]

+Lucy Scott Walker Thanks for your comments

[@mattcred]

I've never really got how these worked, but the cutaway view revealed all. Very helpful.

[@knecht105]

matt cred Oh good, thanks for the feedback Matt, appreciate you taking the time

[@kashifmahmood1841]

i,ve seen lot of videos for understanding multiple wood works techniques but your was the most explaining and audience friendly,,, thanx

[@knecht105]

Kashif Mahmood Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback, I appreciate it

[@lionelhodges226]

Well demonstrated and it makes light work out of joining timber together, I will be at the DIY shop tomorrow. Thank you Lionel (UK)

[@chrisbridges1328]

Thanks for the video, it helps a lot. I just purchased the Harbor freight version of the pocket hole jig,and, having used a kreg version before, am very impressed with the way they all work. I'm planning on building new cabinet doors for my kitchen, so this is going to be great to show my wife, so that she understands what we are doing. thanks again.

[@knecht105]

+Chris Bridges Thanks for your comments, pocket hole joinery is great for many things

[@khalidQureshi]

Excellent video.....it really works the way described. Very strong binding using pocket hole joinery.

[@cesarrodriguez9597]

Colin, Thank you very much for your prompt response and your suggestion. Have a very happy New Year.

[@simonpidgeon949]

Keep making these great videos , they help us newbies to do joinery easier, lots of great tips and advice, Thank you From a Newbie Joiner

[@jeffwarnick5152]

I had the Pocket Jr for over a year and finally went to use it and wonder how. The instructions are ok but I prefer a video. Found yours and within a few minutes I was using it and doing great. Thanks, you helped me complete a project of framing the outside of a sliding glass door!

[@zaraking8875]

This is very informative, I never knew how to do pocket holes, I always started the pilot hole straight then angled it as I was going in.

[@Geezer661000]

Never understood pocket hole until I seen your vid, thanks for posting

[@knecht105]

Geezer661000 Thanks for the feedback ...

[@prodigyzz4702]

Thank you for this! Learned what I was looking for.

[@retailsavvyplus]

What a great video. So simple to understand and very encouraging to try making a patio table. Thank you!

[@knecht105]

+Raechel Taylor Thanks Raechel, yes this joinery is great for outdoor furniture, just make sure you use outdoor screws and it should last for many years

[@Boomers_Bud]

What a great video Colin. Aside from what a few others have mentioned, this was exceptionally well presented. Great explanations and visual aids as well. Derek

[@knecht105]

GiddyUp994 Thanks for the feedback Derek, appreciate the detail

[@emf4kv]

Thanks for the tutorial. This is a great video. I only recently learned about pocket holes and this video explains them in a way that can be understood by someone just starting with these. Thanks!!!

[@62gala]

Thank you I really enjoyed your video. I just started using this joinery. I have made some very nice pieces and they are very strong. I didn't know about the coated screws and I have some outdoor projects I need to do so thanks for the info.

[@TheHansoost]

Thanks, Colin. The information is most welcome and the presentation excellent.

[@mohammadmahmoud2027]

COLIN KNECHT, YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN AN OUTSTANDING AND GENEROUS INFORMATION GIVER. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP ON ...

[@dadaman404]

Thanks so much for this video! My son and I will be using this to make a project this afternoon!

[@awd8933]

I have watched many of your video's and enjoy them Your straight forward explanations are to the point and very easy to understand Keep up the good work Thanks

[@abujanda6921]

Love the prefab ideas to help drill those screws in. Thank you

[@tracybrislin]

Excellent demonstration, no background noise, nice slow delivery, thank you!

[@knecht105]

Tracy Miller Thanks for the feedback Tracy ... appreciate it ...

[@MrEdsster]

Thank you Colin. Another video I can save when I finally do my first pocket jig. I got the single pocket joint jig. I haven't tried it yet but I need to try on a silverware drawer as I live in a modular home and all the drawers are built cheap so I got some drawer slides and want to use the pocket joints to attach a new frame inside the cabinet. Thanks again.

[@knecht105]

MrEdsster That sounds like a good idea, I often use pocket holes for repairs, hope it will work for you

[@chris_thornborrow]

Thank goodness there are people like you willing to take time to explain this to the rest of us. Subscribed.

[@donnyhernandez635]

thanx Colin I always njoy ur videos, I learn a lot, especially taking time to explain two thumbs up

[@fweeler]

What a great video , the thing I like best is the way you set your tools up in smart little ways , Thank you for the tips Rich Uk

[@vgullotta]

Thanks, subscribed! that was very informative. I just picked up a kreg pocket hole jig to do a couple different projects, but wasn't as clear on the process as I am now. Now I feel ready.

[@knecht105]

+Vinny Gullotta Glad to hear, thanks for the comment

[@alemiller9]

Love your videos! They are clear, illustrative, simple and very useful! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Lady carpenter from México

[@juvat2440]

I liked the Jig you made to hold the Kreg. I don't have room to permanently install my Kreg, so will be building a similar jig today. Thanks for the idea.

[@knecht105]

juvat Yes, it's handy and works well for me

[@matjam514]

Love this! I was looking for information on joining lengths of wood to make a table! You answered my question and then some! Thanks for such an informative video. Matt's Wife, Alle

[@elisabethcrowe7462]

Thanks so much! Your videos are really very helpful, clear, concise and easy to understand. Thank very much.

[@simbobby03]

Thank you and appreciate for excellent presentation..

[@picchioolevano1407]

Thank you, very interesting and wel explained!

[@flanmaryj]

Thanks for your wonderful strength tests!! I'm going to get a Key kit to use to remodel my kitchen and makes repairs in my household!! I'm hosting and family reunion!!

[@kathydillenbeck296]

Colin, thanks for all of the helpful tips. Just what I needed. Love that pocket hole joinery!

[@knecht105]

Kathy Dillenbeck Yes, I love using it but for some reason I don't seem to use it that often, but when I do I love how quick and secure it is. Thanks for taking a moment to comment

[@bernhardmair1171]

I just did 80 p-holes yesterday. I used a 10.8 Volt drill. No problem at all. Changed the battery twice, charging one while. I use the other one. I also use a simple Wolfcraft jig an dI build me a little jig with a toggle clamp. Worked like a charm.

[@knecht105]

Bernhard Korjonen You didn't mention what kind of wood you were drilling into, that would be helpful to know too :)

[@bernhardmair1171]

WoodWorkWeb Of course, I hardly ever use hard-wood. It is so much harder (!) to get and also more expensive. Anyway, I never really buy any wood. Some pallets and furniture may get me some hard-wood. So, 80 pocket holes: soft wood, some kind of pine. (It was an old sauna door.)

[@Keonyn]

Thanks a ton. Was looking in to this for a project and this video answered pretty much every question I had.

[@knecht105]

+Keonyn Glad this was helpful, thanks for commenting

[@vrana116]

Thanks for explaining in details. I will watch your complete series

[@DunerecordsGent]

that 5 announced minutes turned out to be more than 11 but I enjoyed each minute ..very informative , very well explained...by a very nice person...

[@knecht105]

DunerecordsGent lol ... I knew I went a bit long, didn't know it was that long, hope it was useful to you

[@humboggie]

Sir, your vid is great and your explanation is very clear! Many a teacher could envy your way of making things so clearly understood. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@knecht105]

humboggie Thank you for your kind words, I am glad you found this useful, thanks for taking the time to comment

[@hamletdatskyi6785]

Nice video and very handyman tips and tricks. Thank you.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

You just got to love them pocket screws. They are great to make shop furniture etc, Good info Colin

[@knecht105]

Backyard Woodworking Yeah ... they work great for many things, thank Roland

[@vongraves1699]

really helpful and knowledgeable thanks ... I'm a beginner with wood working so I bought a pocket hole tool months ago but didn't know how to use it really until now. lol

[@ecarrillo71]

Love the idea of the clamp to have the bench clear. Krueger jig is a nice product.

[@alsmith1025]

Great video!! Gave me some great ideas for a dinning room table i am starting to do tomorrow. A Lot of your videos are SUPER helpful. Thanks for sharing them.

[@knecht105]

Al Smith NP ... thanks for commenting Al

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT video Colin. The project vid's are always fun to watch, but these beginner ones always give a tip that I can use. Keep doing what you are doing and thanks again. I use the Kreg system and they really are a great way to join wood. AND very user friendly.

[@knecht105]

Sebastopolmark Thanks for the feedback ... appreciate you comments :)

[@tortoisecakes]

This was extremely helpful for a first timer!! Thanks so much. Kelly

[@knecht105]

Elyssa Attwood Thanks Elyssa ... and thanks for commenting

[@josephnorcalusa1710]

Helpful information, thank you for sharing !!!

[@datsport4929]

Excellent video, thank you.......my hubby has been researching these as he thought my tool cupboard needed one of these..........its going to make my cabinetry even more glamerous.........YaY!!

[@knecht105]

Datsport lol ... glad to help out :)

[@68jacen]

I like your 90 degree board setup simple and very effective. A good tip people often neglect, hook up your shop VAC hose to it. I couldn't believe how much a difference it made drilling the holes. Since I did most of my projects outside. Instead of having to clear out the chips going up and down as in your demo, one push down like butter.

[@knecht105]

68jacen I forgot to talk about the dust extraction so thanks for mentioning this, I actually do use it when making multiple holes, but so noisey, I didn't want to connect it for this, then forgot it altogether ...

[@tinzel5711]

Very informative. Thank you for sharing.

[@susanp8567]

Great video - Can't wait to start some new projects! Thanks for the cogent instructions; you're a great tutor!

[@knecht105]

+Susan Powers NP .. thanks for commenting Susan

[@martinvillarreal7187]

Very informative in a format that is precise and educational as well. Well done!

[@knecht105]

+John Villarreal (Martin) Thanks for the feedback John

[@MrArbutusify]

Thanks for a great video. I just purchased a whole bunch of Kreg hole jig equipment at a swap meet. Now I know how to attach my table project.

[@knecht105]

Bill Murphy That worked our well for you ... now it's time for some fun woodworking :)

[@pault6007]

Hi Colin,I'm finding your videos very helpful I just got myself a jig looking forward to using it.Thanks!

[@knecht105]

***** Glad to hear, thanks for the feedback

[@aprilannesweat926]

This was excellent. I watched several videos on pocket holes, and this was the best. I liked that you showed all the different uses like making a table top or apron to a table leg. (which is exactly what I am doing.) Thank you for making it.

[@knecht105]

Aprilanne Sweat Thank you for the detailed feedback ... I appreciate it

[@noapology88]

Very helpful video. You touched a lot of bases, wow! I am a painter who believes in making every-thing by hand, if at all possible. The pocket holes are good not only for making the stretched canvas panels, but also the frames that they will live in. Thanks so much!

[@knecht105]

noapology88 No prob ... glad this was helpful, thanks for commenting ...

[@michelevitarelli]

thanks for making and sharing this video. I learned a lot and picked up a jig.

[@americanpatriot2789]

You make a great video. Thanks...

[@MuhammadAli-gj6ss]

I thought they were weak joints but after watching your video I am pretty much confident now in making these joints. Thanks.

[@knecht105]

+Muhammad Ali Yes they are pretty stong, others are stronger but for many things pocket holes are just fine

[@bighands69]

If you are doing detailed furniture making and want to do a table then you are probably going to use dovetail joints. Other wise there is no reason why you cannot make a table with pocket holes.

[@lauramarshall6376]

Your videos are very clear and easy to follow. I'm a beginner and I've watched a lot of them. And the fact that they're short and only cover one topic also makes them really easy to understand. Thank you for continuing to do them. BTW, you need a shirt that says that sawdust is woman glitter, too. :)

[@lcook0825]

This was an excellent video and very helpful.

[@rmhutchins7]

I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!

[@quadcarnage8462]

Superb video, consise and extremely helpful. Thank you. I am going to be making a custom desk for my home recording studio, this technique will be perfect.

[@manuelhernandez1209]

badass video. I gonna start to make use of this pocket hole thing.

[@tomlangley8852]

Just bought one today and I cant wait to use it! I like your 90 degree jig idea.Def gonna build one.Thanks for the info! Subscribed

[@knecht105]

+Tom Langley Very good ... great to have you with us

[@danilofabia5992]

thank you....i learned something. i have my pocket hole jig collecting dust. i'm just not sure how to use it and now finally. thank you.

[@RoughAroundTheEdgesWood]

My wife got one of kreg jigs for me. And from watching your video im going to make the jigs you have made. There awesome simple ideas thanks for the video👍

[@kutuluh]

thank you!, this was very useful

[@sumandl]

Yes great video. Pocket holes rules! I'm a big Kreg fan!

[@knecht105]

sumandl Yes, it's a good system and works well ... thanks for taking a moment to comment

[@Trees2Pens]

Thank you Colin for the information, many helpful tips too. The 90 degree assembly jig and the flat clamp solves 99% pocket hole mishaps. Also the 45 degree joint for frames is something that I never thought about. The vise jig that made has the lower piece on the back edge, so you also place on the edge of work bench or vise it. Stay well.

[@knecht105]

Trees2Pens Thanks for the note .. yes, you do need to support longer pieces, not always easy with the vice jig :)

[@arbonac]

Great, informative video. Thank you.

[@golferbabe1225]

Great information. Thank you.

[@paulaguirre1084]

Thanks for the added tip. Next time I make a picture frame I will try your recommendation. Paul Aguirre

[@knecht105]

PAUL AGUIRRE Thanks for commenting Paul

[@DunerecordsGent]

oh yes Colin , those were 11 minutes of my life well spend. Never used a pocket hole jointer but after seeing this I think I am convinced..Thanks.. Marc

[@knecht105]

DunerecordsGent Glad to hear this was helpful, thanks for commenting Marc

[@Norman9279]

Thanks a lot from Perth West Australia

[@hamadal-salloom6191]

well explained! thumbs up! never thought that such kind of technic exists. Thank you from Kuwait.

[@rashadsmith3435]

Hello! Awesome video! Thank you for the picture frame idea.

[@davestott750]

I love your videos. Thank so much. I recently purchased a cheap corded drill just for drilling pocket holes. Always ready to go! Also, I have discovered that using a dust extractor speeds up the the drilling procedure because you no longer need to blow away shavings between each hole you drill. Just a little thing but if you are doing a batch it is worth while.

[@knecht105]

Dave Stott Yes, very good point on the dust extraction, I didn't use it because of the noise for this one ... then forgot to mention it, thanks for the great reminder :)

[@geedubb2005]

Thank you for the demo!

[@knecht105]

Gee Dubb Thanks for taking a moment to comment

[@bre240z]

what a great video. I recently got into wood work and this could have help a lot lol. Thanks for your time to share youre knowledge

[@knecht105]

jimmy m Glad this was helpful Jimmy ... thanks for taking a moment to give feedback

[@mariomiralles6328]

thank you for this video, good information

[@rafaelramos1486]

thanks for a great video very interesting and I learned a few tips

[@charliewilson3234]

That bench adapter is genius, I'm stealing that idea!

[@haroldlowther]

thanks colin very informative

[@nitronarco4085]

Great tutorial

[@PuffsDragon]

Good video Collin. I would add two more things. 1. You should only use screws designed for pocket holes. They have pan heads and selfdrilling tips. 2. Snug up the screws do not over tighten, I use a low torque setting on mh 18v driver, especially on soft woods. The screws are aggressive and I have ripped them thru pine.

[@knecht105]

Michael Puffenbarger Thank you, yes some excellent advice, thanks buddy !!

[@SuperCacahuete93]

BonjourMerci pour ces explications et cette vidéoCordialement

[@antonio7815]

Great vid, thanks

[@terrywong7879]

Love your videos Collin, good way to pick up some neat ideas.

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@Silverback_GMT410]

Lovely!

[@angelamarcal1085]

Parabens! Otimo video

[@JacobParkinson]

This was a great video. really appreciate you sharing your time and skills with us.

[@knecht105]

***** NP ... thanks for posting

[@joshcrawford4076]

I really like your tutorials, I bid you a good day sir :)

[@anthonywemigwans]

ok I'm convince!!! need to get one!!!!

[@daveyboy3628]

I love using these. just recently bought one for first time, and without a doubt my favorite tool. I can't see any downside to them. it's the fastest joint by far, strong enough for most applications, easy to perform, hidden in most cases, and if it's not you can plug the holes easily. Maybe others will disagree but I think it's the only joint you really need. I know other joints are more decorative, and in some cases stronger but for the average handy man I think the pocket hole is perfect.

[@leo853]

very informative! thank you very much colin

[@knecht105]

Leo Kruk Thanks Leo, appreciate you taking a moment to comment buddy

[@heatherjackson6685]

Great video!! I am new to using the Kreg Jig and this helps a lot thanks for sharing!! 😊

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@manuelnieto3067]

Great information,,thanks

[@PedrinhoGuitar]

Congratulations! !!!! Excellent video and explanation too.