Pocket screws are used in woodworking to join two pieces of material without visible fasteners. A special jig is required to install the screw at a shallow angle, creating shallow pockets in the wood. The screws have flat heads and self-tapping tips, allowing for a cleaner finish. The use of pocket screws eliminates long drying times and provides a secure bond between materials. Special plugs can be used to fill the holes created by the jig.
A pocket screw is a special type of fastener used in cabinet making and other woodworking projects. Allows carpenters to join two pieces of material without using visible fasteners. Instead, the socket screw sits at a shallow angle within a hollow cut in the face of the wood. Using this technique, the screw head can be hidden from view for a cleaner finish, yet still accessible for future repairs or maintenance.
A special type of jig is required to install a pocket screw. The jig sits on the face of a wooden object and is held in place using a built-in clamp. The installers insert a drill bit into the set holes in the side of the jig, which drive the bit into the wood at an angle. Due to the angle of the drill, the bits create shallow, oblong pockets in the wood.
Socket screws have small, flat heads and self-tapping tips. Once the first piece of wood has been drilled using the jig, the wood is placed against the second piece of material and held in place using a clamp. As the socket screw is drilled into the pocket, it passes through the second piece of wood, joining the two objects.
Many pocket screw jigs come with special extra long drill bits that can be used to drive the screws. The angle of the screw often causes the drill to rub against the length of the wood, which can cause damage. To minimize this effect, a pocket screw should be used in conjunction with a bit extension tool that holds the drill chuck away from the wood.
Using a pocket screw allows woodworkers to easily create flush joints in wood without the use of complicated tools or techniques. There is none of the long drying times typically associated with glue based wood joining and the socket screw provides a secure and permanent bond between the two materials. These screws allow even novice carpenters to successfully create professional looking furniture or cabinets.
The jig used to install these screws creates an unsightly gouge in the face of the wood. Fortunately, these holes can be filled using special plugs designed for this purpose. The dowel is glued and comes in a number of finishes to suit different wood species. Woodworkers must also purchase the special driving jig used to cut these holes, although this tool is often cheaper than the clamps and cutting tools needed for other joining methods.
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