What is the recommended pocket hole spacing acrossWhat is the recommended pocket hole spacing across
What is the recommended pocket hole spacing acrossWhat is the recommended pocket hole spacing across
What is the recommended pocket hole spacing across
a panel?a panel?
a panel?a panel?
a panel?
We suggest that you place pocket holes every 6-8 inches across the length of
a workpiece for adequate strength. Feel free to place them closer or further
apart as the application warrants.
I am experiencing wood movement as I screw my joint
together. How can I eliminate this?
First and foremost, the use of our Face Clamps will eliminate most wood
movement while driving a screw. A good rule to use whenever attempting to
assemble a pocket hole joint is that the screw will tend to pull the workpieces
away from the side the pocket hole is placed on. Therefor, a simple solution is
to always clamp a stop (clamp, scrap workpiece, workbench) on the opposite
side of the pocket holes. By doing this, you will be able to consistently
produce perfectly flush joints.
Another trick that seems to work well if you’re experiencing movement mainly
caused by the lubricity of glue on the joint line is to first dry fit your workpieces
and drive one or two screws, then disassemble, apply glue to the workpieces
and re-assemble.
I am afraid to use pocket holes because I am worriedI am afraid to use pocket holes because I am worried
I am afraid to use pocket holes because I am worriedI am afraid to use pocket holes because I am worried
I am afraid to use pocket holes because I am worried
about wood expanding and contracting with changes inabout wood expanding and contracting with changes in
about wood expanding and contracting with changes inabout wood expanding and contracting with changes in
about wood expanding and contracting with changes in
the seasons. What do you recommend?the seasons. What do you recommend?
the seasons. What do you recommend?the seasons. What do you recommend?
the seasons. What do you recommend?
There are a couple of easy ways to compensate for this type of wood move-
ment. Let’s assume an example of attaching a rail or apron to a solid tabletop.
First, set your depth collar on the drill bit so you barely drill through the edge of
the rail or apron. This will create a larger pilot hole for the screw shank and
will create the effect of a “floating top”. Secondly, drive the screw into the
top until tightened, then back off 1/4 of a turn. This will allow for plenty of
expansion and contraction of the wood.
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