Beginner's guide to pocket hole joinery | WOODWORKING BASICS
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WWMM BASICS ►► How to get started using pocket hole joinery. Pocket screws are easy to use and allow anyone to make awesome projects with very little experience. In this video I cover the basics of how to create strong woodworking joints using a pocket hole jig.
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Just bought my first Kregg 320 pocket hole jig! I'm 60 years old and I feel like a little kid at Christmas!!! Your video was helpful! I'm getting ready to build a small patio table! I've been layed up with Cancer but I need to feel at least a little productive and woodworking is an awesome option! BE SAFE,GOD BLESS!🇺🇸🙏❤
Kick that cancer's ass Dave!
Dave Stump hey Dave .... you go get em. Proud of you!
Praying for you to have a great recovery in God's name, God bless you!
I know this was posted quite a while ago but I hope you're doing well now !!
God bless. I will be praying for you. You are courageous!
Probably the ONLY video that I've found that talks about drilling direction of the pocket holes, and why you want to go into the "face grain" or "edge grain", and into the "meat" of the wood.
Super solid overview sir!!!
3 years later, and still can't believe Leo didn't get the award for his riveting performance as the MicroJig
He was robbed.
I do not understand why so many disliked?
That gig was really funny!
@@houma1984 It is because Woodworking purists (snobs really) don't thing pocket hole joinery is "real woodworking." I personally prefer using dowels, but sometimes it just isn't worth the time or effort. Pocket holes are great, especially when they are hidden in the back or underneath a project like Mr. Ramsey says. Sure dove tail joinery is beautiful but sometimes it just isn't necessary.
But it's become a cult classic since the Academy ignored him
although I’m watching your video seven years after you posted it
the information is still accurate….. and well presented
thank you
Hey Steve, I love your videos! This last weekend my son (age 8) and I were going to work on a project that was going to require pocket holes. I brought up this video and told him to watch it so that he would know what we were doing.
When it came time to do the work, he told me how to setup the jig. He then took the drill and drilled the holes, screwed in the screws, and I drank a cup of coffee and watched! It was marvelous!
Thanks for a GREAT video!
Ah, good old child labor!
"This playhouse ain't gonna build itself, Billy."
Child labor laws are ruining this country!
+Anubisxian agreed.
LOL!!! Anubisxian
I read your comment five minutes ago and laughed. Then I thought about it. Then I realized it was probably true. Our kids are lazy and stupid because they don't need to be anything else.
Great work Kalvin. Good on him for getting stuck into it. Steve's videos are fantastic and I watch them all the time with my father.
Just came across this channel...wow, this guy is good, great screen presence, awesome editing, no umms/ahhhs, not a single out-of-focus shot, and a Mystery Spot bumper sticker sighting...this is TH-cam at its finest.
Thank you for the video! With your help I was able to complete a project using Kreg for pocket hole joinery. Excellent instruction with comprehensive explanation for a person with no carpentry skills. Much appreciated…
Picked up wood working as a hobby during covid 19. This is probably the best diy video I’ve watched! Great format and editing
I like to place a nickle on the base when I adjust the stop collar.
Great video, basic instructions are always appreciated!
This was my first video to watch on this subject. Extremely glad I watched yours. Your technique is awesome, and your speed and style of teaching is down to earth and easy to grasp. Well done sir. Looking forward to more of your videos.
I wish there was a way to like the same video 30 times..! Excellent tutorial, well done Sir!!
While everyone is different I love this "mortals" approach to things not just to woodworking.
The pencil analogy about drilling vertically into the grain and causing unwanted separation was great! It made a lot a sense and helped me a lot thank you
I've used pocket holes joinery for a while but still found your demo useful. Never hurts to go back to basics
Amazed how little Kreg promotes their pocket hole jigs. Sure theres the promotional videos, but they skirt over the facts about where to store the drill bits, which way you need to store, how best to clamp, etc etc. Considering how much money they could be making from selling their screws, dowels etc it amazes me they dont show videos like yours with all the correct ways to get the most out of a pocket hole jig.
I’m a super beginner woodworker, and your videos are so helpful! I’ve never even used a drill until recently. Today I used the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig for the first time today and used this video as reference and it worked perfectly! Thank you so much for making videos that make sense to extreme beginners like me. You’re the best!
Found this video the most informative and enjoyable to watch and re-watch about pocket hole joinery. To the critics I say, "Steve Ramsey appeals to those of us that just want to get the job done." I love seeing he doesn't put on airs and that his workbenches and work areas look like most of ours.
Great summary of Steve's expertise Steven! I agree!
Exactly. Steve is an everyman's woodworker and he's just like the rest of us. He's like talking to your neighbor.
Leo Landi he’s saying Steve isn’t a snob or stuck up.
Thanks for a PROFESSIONAL video on this task! I hate 12 minute videos with 5 minutes of USABLE content! Bookmarked as I will want to review this video at least a few more times. Total novice with so much to learn but I'm motivated!
+Sandra Jeffrey Thanks Sandra! Glad I can help.
Sandra Jeffrey i agree. those videos you're like hey a little less talky and a bit more worky lol
Amen! I hate 12 minute videos that easily could be condensed into 2 or 3. Awesome Steve!!!
@@Loren.C "...talk is CHEAP- it takes MONEY to buy WHISKEY!!"
Agreed. One of the reasons I watch all of Steve's videos.
Thank you! You helped me avoid making at least 5 mistakes.
Thanks for showing the cutaway view...very helpful!
Absolutely excellent tutorial. Well done.
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Your videos are so concise and well photographed. If I have to listen to a part more than once, it's pretty easy to backtrack and locate the spot without having to go through more info than needed. I compliment you, your camera person, and your sharp editing skills. I've always been a little intimidated by using jigs, but this makes it seem so easy. Thank you!
This is one of the better instructional videos I’ve ever watched on any topic.
This is the exact video I need. Well done Steve!! As always your videos show up right when I need them
Thanks Steve, defenely this is the best video ever about pocket hole joints. Cheers
Do you really have to use special screws or can you usea normal screw as long as it has a shoulder on it
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@@rodw It absolutely cannot have an angle on the head and needs the 90 degree shoulder. A normal screw with a 45 or so degree bevel type head will split the wood.
What's your opinion on the flat jig, the more basic type?
I agree!
I'm new to pocket hole joinery. This video has covered all the things I wasn't clear about. Thank you so much!
I've had my Kreg jig for about ten years and today I learned something new about it. Thanks for an informative video.
Stumbled upon this video while searching for pocket hole joinery, and I am so glad I did. Steve did an excellent work on the video, especially the cross section showing the screw mechanism. Instantly became a fan because of his simple and friendly manner of explaining. Awesome job, Steve!
You explain things very well, and I appreciate that you give examples. Thank you!
This 8 minute video just saved me hours of trial and error. Thank you so much!
This is the best pocket jig video I've seen.
Thanks to your video I took my Kreg jig out of the package and am about to use it...with confidence! Much appreciated. 😃
the cut a way was a brilliant illustration. thanks for sharing. I have built a number and quick projects with my kreg jig and they have held up to my toddler just fine.
I know! I build custom cat furniture my grandkids claim as their's. My teenager also sits & climbs on them to play with the cat. So you know pocket hole journey is solid!
"Making things is fun and enjoyable no matter how you approach it." Best line ever.
My hubby bought me this jig for my birthday and I’m really excited to use it. Your video really helped me understand how it works 👍
Well done! For filling the holes I have always mixed sawdust (no shortage in any woodshop) with glue and fill them in, packing lightly, then sand them off. it's cheap, easy to do, and often provides a better match in color than those plugs. You'll have to play with your mix of glue to sawdust but that in itself makes a great little project, especially if you have young budding woodworkers around .....
oh my gosh thank you. I read the instructions that came with the kreg and was lost. i drilled a hole right thru the bottom of the kreg. your instructions are WAY better. good for you.
Just starting on "finish carpentry" and I gotta say, this video helped me understand what this tool does and how to use it. thanks.
Here I go...wish me luck! Took lots of notes and I've watched several videos before and finding this to be clear and also explaining the grain was very helpful. Thanks!
thank you Steve for putting it together. I was looking for a nice video explaining pocket holes and you just nailed it for me. very clear, educational. wonderful teacher you are, Sir!
Nice! First time user here.
Short but comprehensive video about pocket hole jig.
Thank you. Shalom
Great video! Thank you, I love your simple teaching style. Straight to the point without too many big words, perfect for this newbie to easily follow along.
Winner video! This was well explained, and added some tips that will help me as a beginner. I wish other experts would make things this clear.
One of the most wholesome videos I've seen in a while.
Steve: you are “the man”! I enjoy your videos and Have been a subscriber for about six months now. I learned so much about pocket joinery from your video. Thanks for posting and please, keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for this video! I just bought a jig for a bed I’m making and now I feel prepared before I use it for the first time!
With this many subscribers, Ramsey has to be consistently excellent. He is. Plus, there is a practicality mixed with enthusiasm that certainly helps me. Bravo mere Steve!
New wood worker DIYer here! Thank you so much for this!
Great tutorial. Clear and concise. Top notch teaching! Now I really feel like I know where the pocket hole fits in on woodworking projects. I wish I could give you 2 thumbs up.
Nature or nurture? What an incredibly clear and informative, easy paced presentation. One of the best I think I've ever seen, and sadly I think I've seen too many that are not a scratch on this. Well done Steve Ramsey
I was watching other videos where pocket holes were used by professionals. And I was thinking to search for a video where somebody would explain about them. TH-cam seems to read my thoughts and your video just appeared!!! Excellent video
Very good video. Straight to the point, no beatin around the bush!
Thanks Steve!!
Thanks Steve, you’re an incredible teacher!
Hello Steve,
I find your video's clear, concise, and fascinating! You have inspired me to look deeper into weekend projects , in which I usually have my husband complete. I am going to buy a joinery, and have plans on making a small shop inside of the garage! Thanks again
Super helpful. Proof that just because you buy a tool doesn't mean you know how to use it.
I haven't actually bought this type of jig yet but at least now, when I DO buy one, I won't go into it blind and stupid. Granted, I DO watch videos on how these tools are used, but knowing me I would at least muck around and make needless mistakes first. I watch guys like John Malecki and his crew do it like it's just a mundane task, but there's more to it than that (they simply don't make it seem that way).
This video resets my mindset that I can do this stuff, but I need to make sure I pay attention to someone who KNOWS what they're doing demonstrates the do's and do not's.
One of the best tools I ever bought for woodworking.
Wow. This was an INCREDIBLY helpful and well made video. I love how you gave very practical tips (seriously everything I've been wanting to know) in very quick bits. THANK YOU!!!
Thanks for this tutorial. I've been resisting buying a pocket hole jig since I just got in to woodworking and don't wanna go too fast too soon. But... I'll prolly get one this weekend.
Found this channel a while back when I was looking for inspiration for a bookshelf project and now I just love this whole thing. Keep on doing the good work Steve.
Hi Steve. I’m Al. I’m a 61 year old videographer who also retired from the USPS as a letter carrier in 2020. Although, I thought that it would be smooth sailing as I looked to continue my TH-cam channel, get my unmanned aircraft license and rediscover life after retirement, the pandemic has kind of made me step back and rethink a few things. Today, I came across your video and something that I hadn’t felt since shop class in high school came back. The calm and satisfaction of carpentry and woodworking. I saw tv ads about the Kreg tools and pretty much didn’t think too much about it until this past year. The open of your video addressing the rest of us who just want to make stuff and feel the satisfaction of its completion, made me feel like THIS is what I REALLY want to do. Not saying that everything else will fall by the wayside but this will most likely be the most satisfying. Looking forward to adding the Kreg system to my Christmas list this year Lord-willing. Hopefully, my wife won’t think I’m bonkers 😂. Thanks man and keep it coming! 👍🏾
since watching your channel I have finally bought myself a pocket hole jig :)
I have had a Kreg Jig for 2yrs...I have never understood how to use it.....Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video. I am going to use this (easy to understad) information on a project this weekend!! Thank you again!!
What a great intro video! Thank you and well done!
Very professional and informative, thanks a lot ! Even though I'm not such an avid woodworker I enjoyed this and learned from it.
Having built my first ever desk last year by drilling in to the end grains, I can definitely testify to how weak the joins are and did in fact experience some splitting. I'm building a couple of toy boxes this year and going to attempt it with a jig. Thanks for this excellent overview 👍
Thank you for the pocket jig tutorial. I am a Canadian and I have watched your show a lot. I just purchased the Kregg jig
Just what I needed to know, thank you.
Hi Steve, I made my first wood frame yesterday, and it's all because of your video. Australia now stocks Kreg products so this made it easier to get the exact same one in your video. As a female, its refreshing to find that you don't big note your self like others and explain very simply what will work. As us Aussies would say, "good on ya mate" & thanks.
Heather "Roberts your Uncle"! Is that right?? I have a friend who lives somewhere near you. He said that one like. Its Good!
It's "Bob's your uncle" but I know what you mean.
Wow! Thank you! You’re a fantastic teacher.
That was the best video I’ve seen in ages. I was just getting ready to purchase a pocket hole jig and you answered all my questions. Thank you!
I learned more in this one video than in the many I watched before this on the same subject!! I'm a subscriber now for sure!! THANK YOU!!
They probably should sponsor you. I bought my Kreg pocket hole kit after watching you use yours. I also bought the clamp. Miters have never been my specialty so the pocket hole has been a life saver with table tops or face frames. Norm had a very fancy pocket hold machine. Another nice thing is you can get away with no glue so if you want to take something apart later you can. I have even combined them with using biscuits when joining a table top together, no glue needed and the table can move with the weather. Take care Steve and thanks for all the videos.
just did the same as well
Glad that I finally found someone like me that I can relate to. Well, someone that knows what they are doing and I can relate to. Thanks for the wonderful video.
Exactly what I needed to learn with minimum fluff. Great video tutorial!
I'm planning to make a console and this is the first time I heard about this pocket hole thing. I'm crafty but a newbie in woodworking. I want to learn a lot, there's so much I can build. Thanks for your video.
Super great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
Hi there... First of all thanks for all your videos... Id just began woodworking as a hobby, not a lot of time beeing an airline captain but at least once a week Im in my brand new workshop... Your videos are helping a lottttt... When Im in the hotels Im always here on youtube browsing woodworking videos and Im a big fan of your channel and also jay bates, spagnolo etc etc...
Well... Thats it... If you ever come to Brazil come visit... As we say here... Minha casa é a sua casa... My house is your house...
Best Regards
+Steve Ramsey beeing completely honest... Not a lot to see here... Yes we have nice beaches but as do you... I dont have a way to say something about brazil to you without cursing hahahahahaha... But as I said... If you decide to come someday....
+Marcello Biffignandi Eita complexo de vira lata!
+Henrique Blanck?!? So nao vivo no pais de Alice... So isso... Esse pais eh uma piada... Uma M|~&@...
+Henrique Blanck e pior ainda é o povinho...
Been an Airline Captain, I suppose you have more resources than others, so, the country is fine for 'A' class. It is a problem with people and poverty, I can confirm that but Brazil is a very nice place to live and yes, we have a lot of beutiful places to visit.
Wow what a pleasure to find a complete, slick, informative, gimmick free video on this - so many superficially glossy or shambling or poorly lit videos about pocket joinery on TH-cam. This one nails it perfectly. Thanks Steve.
Great resource for someone getting started, thank you!
Nobody ever explains how to kreg 2 different thicknesses of wood like 2x4 to 3/4" plywood table top
Same. So I did some playing. Adjust the height of the jig to the height of board 1 (the one that I'll drill the pocket hole into). Then put the bit into the jig, loosen the collet, let the bit drop to the bottom, the raise it up 1/8" and tighten the collet. For the screw size, I use the size of the board that I'm attaching to, board 2, NOT the board I'm drilling the pocket hole into. Probably should be common sense, but the older I get the more I have to study something. Side note, I'm not sure if I'd use a pocket hole on plywood. Maybe it's okay, just doesn't seem like it would hold up.
@@skampptt Thanks mate
This is well done and I liked this better than what Kreg had on their website.
+Joe Hanson and Steve; ;I agree completely. I have been using this joinery for several years and I learned more from your tutorial today than I have learned from any other source or experience. Thanks so much!
I love your channel, it's proved to be incredibly valuable for an aspiring wordworker like myself. Thanks you for taking the time to make these!
Not sure how I came across this but I've learned so much from these videos. Thank you Steve!
Good stuff Steve
Yes, he has some great videos. Long time watcher... not sure exactly when I subscribed... a while back I think or recent... there's so many great woodworking channels on here! Steve is very practical and doesn't get carried away trying to make a shop for Lamborghini woodworkers! I'm okay with the old-fashioned pedal car style of work-- simple, practical, effective, functional, utilitarian-- not the kind of guy who goes for the fancy lipstick on an expensive Italian female prima donna who won't let you touch or put your pieces to use once they go into her museum of a house after she's demanded Gianni Arosio level woodcrafts from you!
I'm just starting in some wood projects and ran across this video--can't wait to see more of your videos! You really speak to the beginner.
WOOOW YOU ARE THE MAN...BLESS YOU.......YOU DESERVE MORE THAN MILLION LIKES..WOOW
Oh my goodness thank you!!! I've been following some DIYer and they swear by the Kreg jig buuuuuut never explain how to use it. You saved me!
This is an excellent demo. If I worked for Kreg, I'd send you a crate of free stuff. Shame on them if they haven't even acknowledged at the very least.
Exactly, You know at least (1) Kreg employee has watched this and probably talked about it with many others at work. Has to have happened!! Sucks that corporations care that little about the consumer. Who am I kidding?? They don't care at all really. Just keep consuming you sheep....
Very Nice, I was at Home Depot today looking at a Kreg K4 kit and it comes with a Free clamp and free mini jig kit! Gonna get it tomorrow
Did you get it?
I’m just starting to become interested in some simple wood working, this video gave me some confidence!
Best video I’ve seen yet on the Kreg! Thank you!
your face when you even had to mention the 'impact driver' priceless, I think they are brutal too, great video
Of course, you can just disable the impact function of the drill.
Variable speed works great.
It's only America that considers the impact driver a joinery tool, the rest of the world just uses them for car wheel nuts.
@@mauritsvw how ???
@@dstnjtimkhhundybhy4954 Sorry, I now realize this is probably an impact only tool. I usually use the hammer function of an ordinary electric screw driver, which can be turned off.
Thank you Thank you .
You explain it very well.. I was wondering how the heck i use my Kreg jig . The correct way..
Janet Diaz De Valentin Janet what state are you in? Find a local Woodcraft or Rockler store, woodworkers club or Makers Space and they would be more than happy to show you how to use it if you need assistance. Or if you already know how to use it but have questions on hardware or any other topic I’m sure they would be happy to assist. Most places these days are helpful to men and women without being a crank about it.... And there is always TH-cam!
Good luck.
Ron
I just built a nice stereo cabinet with my Kreg jig It made it so much easier. I wish I could add a picture.Thanks for the video!
5 years later this is still a great and informative video, thanks!
A little tip,, use wood glue with screws and its lock tight for glue and stay good from vibration and movement for much longer time
Maybe it's for the "beginners' forum" space... BUT I'm kind of surprised nobody has added here, that wet glue is a pretty nice "lubricant" for lengthy screws into wood, too. ;o)
I've heard it's better to wipe off excess glue after it has hardened. This is to avoid issue with thin glue residue & staining. Can anyone confirm that?
@@mmmuck The technique is to let the glue harden just enough to scrape it off with a chisel, maybe 10 20 minutes depending on your glue and the air. I do this a lot works great. If you wait too long say overnight you will hate yourself for it. I also wipe glue off without an issue just make sure to get it all!
Finally! A video of a solid no bs explanation for newbies such as myself... Thanks man!!!!
Steve, I am new to this channel, but I love all of your videos. Not only extremely useful, but fun to watch. All of them. You have a great personality, and I wish your channel great success.
Thanks Steve. Best beginner guide for pocket holes out there that I could find. Very straight forward and perfect length!
Really well explained! And a great job with the intro to keep the pocket hole dislikers at bay.
+Make Something Hey David. I personally dislike them as I see them as a handyman method as opposed to genuine woodworking. (Also taking into account I am a novice that learns a lot off of youtube and see this as something that would hamper my learning experience lol) Also, love your podcast and channel bro :)
+RookieMistakes0607
Sometimes you have to just get stuff done and not get caught up making joints that are overly complicated and strong for the application at hand.
I get that, and would agree to a certain extent, but at the same time personally I would prefer to take that bit longer on a proper M&T joint and know it will last the test of time than shortcut with a pocket hole joint. Personal preference. I know some would be happy with PHJ, but each to their own lol
***** pfft well thanks for ignoring me and scott! ;) :D
Haha its all good lol :D I'll sfill witch your vids (sans pocket screws ;) :D )