Something I learned when using pocket screws for the first time this past summer.
I recently bought a Kreg pocket hole jig in order to clean up some of my screwed joints. As you can see in the photo, I did it messily in some cases, leading to loose screws and loose joints.
When driving in the pocket screws, I used my impact which ended up stripping the holes and making the screws quite loose. Rookie mistake! I could have set the clutch low on my drill instead. I also could have glued the joints at the same time, leading to a tighter and more permanent hold.
In the end, it didn’t really matter here because it was additionally held together with lattice, but thought I’d share my learning opportunity nonetheless. These loose joints certainly would have looked more “finished” if I had known better
Something I learned when using pocket screws for the first time this past summer.
I recently bought a Kreg pocket hole jig in order to clean up some of my screwed joints. As you can see in the photo, I did it messily in some cases, leading to loose screws and loose joints.
When driving in the pocket screws, I used my impact which ended up stripping the holes and making the screws quite loose. Rookie mistake! I could have set the clutch low on my drill instead. I also could have glued the joints at the same time, leading to a tighter and more permanent hold.
In the end, it didn’t really matter here because it was additionally held together with lattice, but thought I’d share my learning opportunity nonetheless. These loose joints certainly would have looked more “finished” if I had known better