Pocket Hole Project Plans

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Pocket hole project plans. 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. These projects were all made by us and include step by step tutorials. Ana s goal is simple to help people improve their homes with basic tools on limited budgets. Mar 30 2013 all about pocket hole projects.

Basically a pocket hole joint is a butt joint that s held together with screws. Then drill pocket holes into the marked faces to prevent accidentally drilling into the best face. Share your best projects no spam no porn no advertising if you. If you re creating your own design a little planning goes a long way.

A quick sketch of your idea will help you determine which ends will receive pocket holes and where the screws will go. Because i love diy i love building furniture and i love my kregjig it s easy to use and helps you create sturdy joints with hidden screws for a sleek clean look on your pieces. Project plans are available for all of the projects below. After cutting but before drilling lay out project parts in the orientation you want and then mark the back faces as shown below.

Built by hillary at the friendly home we upgraded the farmhouse table for pocket hole joinery no visibile fasteners and easier construction. Today i m sharing a list of 30 free kreg jig project plans that use pocket hole joinery. The screws are driven into angled holes pockets in one piece. Many of them have instructional youtube videos in the posts too.

Ana white has spent the last decade designing and building furniture plans and sharing them on her website and youtube. Or you can use it as a potting bench. Be sure to use blue kote weather resistant pocket hole screws for these projects. As simple as it is making a pocket hole joint can be a bit.

These projects are all beginner friendly but can also be customized by more seasoned woodworkers. And they re guided into the adjoining piece by a pilot hole drilled in the end of the pocket. For this project the pocket holes will either be hidden from view or filled so there s no need to precisely locate the holes. Diy outdoor bar potting bench build a simple gathering area for your next party with this outdoor bar that uses only 70 in lumber.

There are two good reasons for making a pocket hole joint. Be sure to also draw other layout marks such as where a middle rail lines up with the stiles.