I too want to put in a plug for the pocket hole jig as well......Kreg being the number one brand.
Back in the day (I'm an old fart), the way we joined boards together or built face frames was by using a doweling jig. I didn't want to pull mine out (for one, I don't know where it is) and take a picture, so I searched the internet for a picture and found my actual jig....in an antique tool site.
Then at some point plate cutters (biscuit cutters), came out and we all went out and purchased these. Great for gluing up multiple boards and making sure they were aligned, and with large face frames, they could be used as well. But for the thin face frames and small paneled doors, we were still stuck with the doweling jig. And we still had to glue and clamp them up and let them dry over night.
And then, along came Kreg....and the pocket hole jig. What a great invention! And the reason I'm mentioning this now is that I just used mine again to make four doors for a new stand from my JBJ28. Here's the back side showing the pockets.
What's great is that a little glue, a screw, and I could immediately take it over to the router table and finish the round over and dado for the door. No waiting overnight....and a super tight fit as well.
Even if you get the single hole small Kreg, it's money well spent. And to save money, you can get the locking pliers at Harbor Freight HERE.
The pocket hole jig is a great tool you'd want to include in your toolbox.
Back in the day (I'm an old fart), the way we joined boards together or built face frames was by using a doweling jig. I didn't want to pull mine out (for one, I don't know where it is) and take a picture, so I searched the internet for a picture and found my actual jig....in an antique tool site.
Then at some point plate cutters (biscuit cutters), came out and we all went out and purchased these. Great for gluing up multiple boards and making sure they were aligned, and with large face frames, they could be used as well. But for the thin face frames and small paneled doors, we were still stuck with the doweling jig. And we still had to glue and clamp them up and let them dry over night.
And then, along came Kreg....and the pocket hole jig. What a great invention! And the reason I'm mentioning this now is that I just used mine again to make four doors for a new stand from my JBJ28. Here's the back side showing the pockets.
What's great is that a little glue, a screw, and I could immediately take it over to the router table and finish the round over and dado for the door. No waiting overnight....and a super tight fit as well.
Even if you get the single hole small Kreg, it's money well spent. And to save money, you can get the locking pliers at Harbor Freight HERE.
The pocket hole jig is a great tool you'd want to include in your toolbox.