3 Things All Beginners Should Know About Pocket Hole Screws

Tools Used in This Video:
- Kreg 720 Pocket Hole Jig: geni.us/UU7J (Amazon)
- Kreg 320 Pocket Hole Jig: geni.us/exx9 (Amazon)
- Kreg 310 Pocket Hole Jig: geni.us/CYkzX6 (Amazon)
- Kreg 1/4" Pocket Hole Screws: geni.us/KGuxqh (Amazon)
- Kreg 2 1/2" Outdoor Pocket Hole Screws: geni.us/33rGTp (Amazon)
- Titebond II Wood Glue: geni.us/o7oBmQ (Amazon)
- Clamps:
- Kreg Pocket Hole Right Angle Clamp: geni.us/lOxRi (Amazon)
- Kreg Wood Project Clamp: geni.us/h8h5I6 (Amazon)
- Kreg Corner Clamps: geni.us/lD5wS (Amazon) (Better corner clamps are made by Woodpeckers: geni.us/rpE4Mqh (Amazon), or geni.us/kpvAoI (Amazon))
Pocket holes and pocket hole screws are a great way to join wood and plywood together for home do it yourself projects. However, there are three things that all pocket hole beginners should know. In this video, I review those three things to help you understand pocket holes before you begin your project.
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[@papascruffy]

I'm screwing a 1 1/2" , 2 x 4 into a 3/4" plywood top, several of the screws strip out of the plywood using the 1 1/4" screw.
A chart that has you enter the thickness of both pieces is showing to use a 1 1/2" screw.
Confusing but what do you think is right?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I always go by the chart on the box to match the length of screw with material thickness. I have also run into issues like this when using softer or poorly manufactured plywoods. If it’s not grabbing, I’ve put another hole nearby and try again. I hope this helps.

[@andreaharborne1374]

Can you recommend the clamps you used in this video?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I have added links to each of the clamps used into the video description if you want to check them out. I love the wood project clamp and the pocket hole clamp. The right angle clamp is "ok" but I also included links for some better corner and box clamps. I hope this helps!

[@denniswesterfield2552]

I didn’t count, but you probably “screws” about 73 times. 😂

[@ReluctantDIYers]

HAHAHAHA!!!