Crafters

Pocket screw joint

The Pocket screw joint: how it is made, how strong it is and where it is used.

All joinery
Strength
medium
Difficulty
beginner
How it works
Screws driven at an angle through a pocket drilled with a jig into the mating piece. Fast, no clamps needed while glue sets.
Typical uses
Face frames, cabinets, quick furniture
Tools
pocket-hole jig, drill