Pocket hole plans book

When joining boards of two different thicknesses edgetoedge or endtoedge, as shown below, set the pockethole depth for the thinner board. If you are considering purchasing this book another title to check out is the pocket hole drilling jig by danny proulx. There are two good reasons for making a pocket hole joint. One just has to peruse itmake their first joints on practice piecesthen proceed with making projects.

If youre building with plans like the ones in my woodworking plans library, the diagrams will show you exactly where to place the pocket holes. Free woodworking plans, free router table plans, free workbench plans, home bar plans, free jig plans, free drill press table plans, pocket hole jig plans, free wagon wheel plans. Its easy to use and helps you create sturdy joints with hidden screws for a sleek, clean look on your pieces. Its very easy to plug the holes, and this creates a very cool look if you use a contrasting plug material. This bookcase plan is designed to be large enough to handle all of the books belonging to the voracious reader in your family, virtually indestructible to withstand years of abuse, and easy on the pocket book. Sign up to get monthly tips and tricks, free project plans, and more sent right to your inbox. Panel joints are used to build bookshelves, cabinets, and more. Diy garage shelves with plans the handymans daughter. Husband to a great wife, father to my baby girl, and child of the one true king.

Pocket hole joinery teaches you everything from the basics, like selecting the proper jig and screws, to advanced techniques that you can put to the test by building everything from small projects that fullscale furniture. Pocket holes allow wood panels to be joined together using screws. How to build a bookcase with pocket hole screws home. Free plans to help anyone build simple, stylish furniture at large discounts from retail furniture. Buildsomething is brought to you by kreg tool company, a company youve trusted for over 27 years to create tools that help you build a sense of accomplishment as you build projects. There are special pocket hole jigs you can buy and they use special drill bits, specialty screws, and special angled dowels for finishing off the holes. The pocket holes are drilled on the fronts and backs. Pocket holes are a very useful joinery technique in woodworking. Education and apparel dvds books apparel project plans.

Think of it as a highly engineered toenailing technique. Pocket hole jig kit features at a minimum, a pocket hole jig kit should provide the drill guide itself, a suitable drill bit usually 38 inch, a depth collar that fits over the drill, and a hex key to tighten it. The pocket hole drilling jig project book is the first book to teach. The pocket hole drilling jig project book by danny proulx nook. Clear away the clutter of stacked books and magazines when you build this simple, freestanding wooden bookcase. The holes on the ends are for attaching the top to the sides. Jan 30, 2018 but the most common way to use pocket holes is a simple 90 degree angle joint. Its so simple because it just uses 2 pieces of scrap wood and 2 kreg pocket holes and screws. Set your kreg jig for 34thick material, and then drill pocket holes in both boards at the locations shown. The number of pocket holes youll have to drill depends on the depth of the drawer.

Build an entertaiment center, entryway organzier, and coffee table. Because the screws run along the grain of the wood rather. Instead of buying precut plugs for the exposed pocket hole, heres a. Maybe after busy season at work i will come back and make a plan for it edit. Id say its one of the most valuable tools in my garage. Introduction to basic cabinetmaking using pocketscrew. The stepped bit bores a pocket hole and a pilot hole at the same time. If joining boards endtoface or edgetoface, such as in a table apron to the top, set the depth for the thickness of the board with the pockets, regardless of which is thinner, and then use a shorter screw if necessary. Some of the plans are excellent, giving a great deal of instruction in text, pictures and drawings while other plans are only drawings and still others are only sketches. Sep 23, 2019 a pocket hole is simply a hole drilled at an angle that forms a pocket for the screw. With a pocket hole plug cutter, your pocket holes nearly disappear, youll take your furniture building to the next level and make your diy projects look more professional.

A pocket hole is simply a hole drilled at an angle that forms a pocket for the screw. Drill two pocket holes in both ends of each of the 12. Follow along as i offer tips, tricks, and woodworking plans. When combined with wood glue, this joint will be strong and secure for the life of your furniture. The pocket hole jig guides the drill bit at exactly the correct angle. She spends as much time reading her favorite novels as i do in the shop. Drill a 316 hole through each end and center of the edge of the face frame front. Kreg pocket hole joinery makes it very simple and easy, for the beginner wood worker, and as well as the skilled wood worker. The ultimate guide to pocket holes will show you everything you need to know about this simple joinery technique, from proper placement to the correct screws for the job. How to make a french cleat pocket hole drill charging station. Whether you own a pockethole jig or are considering buying one, these shopwon insights will help you get more from your jig. And theyre guided into the adjoining piece by a pilot hole drilled in the end of the pocket.

This will leave the sides of the drawer boxes with a nice clean look. Simplified easier and quicker to set up, and more accurate than other jigs with its handy alignment stops. After the hole has been drilled, its easy to drive the selftapping pocket hole screws in. Not only does this innovative tool produce a strong, durable joint without special clamps or fasteners, but the pocket hole jig actually allows you to build stunning furniture without the use of expensive machinery. The stop collar can easily be set to accurately drill the correct depth hole in various thicknesses of wood. The pocket hole drilling jig project book kreg owners. See more ideas about pocket hole, woodworking and pocket hole jig. I still really appreciate seeing books that are for weekend woodworkerslike me with basic plans and tools. This chalk and chalk board eraser holder tutorial here is one of my most favorite projects. Bookshelves built in, built ins, bookcases, book shelves, corner shelves, bookshelves. When making projects with right angles, such as cabinets or face frames, square cuts ensure square assemblies.

Product 14pcsset pocket hole screw jig dowel drill joinery kit, 6810mm drive adapter for woodworking angle drilling holes,carpenters woodwork guides joint angle carpentry locator blue. Need help our technical support team is always happy to help via phone or email. The screws are driven into angled holes pockets in one piece. Finally, position the wide rail between the legs at the location shown, and secure it with 1 14 finethread pocket hole screws. How to cheapest way to fill a kreg jig pocket hole youtube. What makes it precise is the design of the pocket hole jig that guides the drill bit into the wood at a specific angle to produce an engineered hole. Use a kreg jig or other brand pocket hole jig to drill pocket holes into the cabinet bottom. Drill a pocket hole on each end of the back side of the face frame front. The pocket hole jig has revolutionized how joints are made. Nov 29, 2016 the plugs are cut from leftover scrap wood from your furniture project, so the plugs will exactly match the wood of your project.

Because i had to do a lot of running around this week i was unable to make this a complete how to project with plans. In this video tutorial, i will show you how to build simple plywood shelf using a kreg jig for pocket hole. Pocket holes can be drilled using a machine or by hand using a small jig. Jay bates website has an entire category of projects hes built using pocket hole joinery, ranging from a jewelry cabinet to a bunk bed to a bar stool. Thanks to the invention of the pocket hole joinery system, its easy for novice and veteran woodworkers alike to construct strong, attractive cabinetry using any number of inexpensive jigs. As simple as it is, making a pocket hole joint can be a bit. I have since added a cutting diagram and updated sketchup file at the end of this post speaking of. Pocket hole jig woodworking project woodsmith plans. Making pocket holes is easy, and pocket holes do a great job of holding the frame together, but we dont want to leave the holes exposed on the front of the frame. Farmhouse table updated pocket hole plans ana white. Basically, a pocket hole joint is a butt joint thats held together with screws.

The front pocket holes will be hidden with a solid wood drawer front and the back pocket holes wont be visible once the drawer is installed. How to make a bed frame free bed frame plans diy pete. Making a picture frame with pocket hole accents wwgoa. Refer to my post on cabinet building basics for additional information on spacing. See more ideas about kreg jig projects, kreg jig and projects. With a few handy tips, you can make your project look professional, even if its your first. You may wish to drill all the 34 pocket holes on the 1x12s in step 3 first, then set your kreg jig to the 112 setting for all remaining pocket holes, so you dont have to reset your kreg jig. Kreg jigs can help you drill what are known as pocket holes, which allow screws to be inserted at an angle. Drill two pocket holes on the back side of th ea cr mb. How to make a diy pocket hole bar stool jays custom creations. In the 80s, when this old house had bob villa as host, hed oftentimes do a segment with norm abrams in the workshop, and much credit should go to norm for introducing both biscuit joinery and pocket hole methodology to the general public. A mustread for beginner woodworkers and diyers, pocket hole joinery will simplify nearly everything about woodworking.

If you dont have a pocket hole jig, you can just drill through the front and back pieces and into the end grain of the shorter pieces with 3. Jun 08, 20 because i had to do a lot of running around this week i was unable to make this a complete how to project with plans. Youll learn its dozens of uses through 11 stepbystep projects, including a. When are pocket holes an appropriate joinery technique.

Hillary made this table with pocket holes instead of adding the 2x2 supports as done in the original plan, saving a ton of cuts and holes to be drilled, which saves time and money. Mar 27, 2017 pocket holes are a very useful joinery technique in woodworking. How to build a cabinet with pocket hole screws sawdust girl. There are two pocket holes at each end, plus two along one edge. I have since added a cutting diagram and updated sketchup file at the end of this post speaking of running around, i had to make three trips to lowes for materials for this build and this is why. The plugs are cut from leftover scrap wood from your furniture project, so the plugs will exactly match the wood of your project. The pocket hole drilling jig project book is the first book to teach the limitless applications of this timesaving joinery system. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience.

Secure the parts together with glue and 1 14 finethread pocket hole screws. From a 1x4 pine board, cut the box top and box bottom to length, as shown in the cutting diagram. In this video tutorial, i will show you how to build simple plywood shelf using a kreg jig for pocket hole joinery. For outdoor applications, choose stainless steel or coated screws. Set the headboard slat and rail assembly between the legs, propped up on two 34 spacers, with the pocket holes facing up. Pocket hole joinery heres how i do it complete guide. T s p k holes should be about 12 from the top and 12 from the bottom. Simple cabinetry with pocket hole joinery finewoodworking. Free downloadable project plans are included with each kreg jig k5. Today im sharing a list of 30 free kreg jig project plans that use pocket hole joinery.

What makes it precise is the design of the pocket hole jig that guides the drill bit into the wood at a specific angle to produce an engineered hole to house the screw head. The ultimate guide to pocket holes the handymans daughter. Built by hillary at the friendly home, we upgraded the farmhouse table for pocket hole joinery no visibile fasteners and easier construction. As a kreg pocket hole jig owner for many years now. How to make a french cleat pocket hole finishing supply rack. Small easier to handle and store, and can fit in more places on your project and on your work pieces. But the most common way to use pocket holes is a simple 90 degree angle joint. Most pocket hole screws come with an oversized washer head for increased contact with the pocket shoulder, but you can also get screws with a smaller pan head for use with shallow pockets where a washer head would protrude above the workpiece surface. Also, by using pocket holes, we hide most all of the screw holes, so a beautiful stained finish like hillarys is very easy to do. Like a toenail in carpentry, a pocket screw goes into the side of one board at.

I wanted to see a book with examples of furniture using 100% pocket holes or as close to it as possible, some of the furniture plans use biscuit and dowel joinery. Face frames cabinets tables shelving units dressers frameandpanel doors and more. Both books really complement each other, and if you are new to pocket holes i think you will find them helpful. Its one of the very best pocket hole jig kits on the market. This simple pocket hole jig is the best pocket hole joinery tool on the market, is very easy to use and has helped me make a number of useful and pretty projects for my home. Learn how to create fast and easy 90degree panel joints with your kreg jig. Use the outer edge of the jig as a spacer and then drill using the innermost hole of the jig. Just a historical note on pocket screws and their popularity. With a pocket hole plug cutter, your pocket holes nearly disappear, youll take your furniture building to the next level and. Kreg jigs are great but the plugs to fill kreg pocket holes are pricey. Kreg offers a wide variety of educational material to help you get started.

Center the pocket hole jig on the end of a part to be drilled and clamp both firmly to your workbench. And it keeps my chalk and eraser right next to my chalkboard for easy access. How to build a bookcase with pocket hole screws home guides. The pocket hole drilling jig project book gives woodworkers stepbystep instructions for using a pocket hole drilling jig to create joints in a range of stunning furniture projects, including. Because i love diy, i love building furniture, and i love my kregjig. Make sure the narrow rail with the pocket holes along one edge is flush with the upper ends of the legs. Hole are drilled at an angle, usually 15 degrees, into a workpiece and then joined to a second workpiece with selftapping screws. Kreg books education and apparel kreg tool company. All woodworking plans are step by step, and include table plans, bed plans, desk plans and. Pocket hole joinery is commonly used in cabinet face frames, but it can be useful in many other applications, as well.

I think you will really enjoy this book and the projects included. The holes along the front and back are used to attach the box to the face frame. Drill pocket holes and connect them to form your frame. Heres an easy way to make your own pocket hole plugs. Pocket hole joinery building drawer boxes using the kreg. Pockethole routing jig plan also in the book wood magazine.