Pocket holes in plywood. When using pocket holes to make edge joints i would recommend using a quality wood glue in addition to the pocket screws. I therefore decided to break out the pocket hole jig and just bang this project out of some scrap 34 ply that was sitting around. 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. With a few handy tips you can make your project look professional even if its your first.
Fill pocket holes in plywood bookshelf carcass. In this video i cover the basics of how to create strong woodworking joints using a pocket hole. Plywood of all types is sold in standard 48x96 4x8 sheets. Can pocket hole joinery be used with 12 baltic birch plywood.
Even though pocket hole joints dont require it in my opinion adding glue to a pocket hole joint improves the quality of the joint. By putting the pocket holes on the outside we are making sure the pocket hole screw goes into thicker material and minimizes splitting. Pocket screws are easy to use and allow anyone to make awesome projects with very little experience. This step is optional but ive been using some of these pocket hole plugs lately and theyve been working really well.
Thicknesses range from 1 4 to 3 4. For wood that is 2 12 wide center the wood between holes a and b and drill in holes a and b. No its not the pretties or strongest thing but its more than. Coarse thread pocket screws hold best in softer woods such as pine cedar and poplar as well as plywood.
Plywood sheets are made by gluing thin wood veneers plies together into large sheets that are stronger more stable and less expensive than the panels would be if made from solid wood. Would i be better off just placing a board inside the corner and screwing into that instead of pocket holes. Joining plywood using pocket holes. I assume i would need the micro pocket drill guide accesssory to do this.
Use fine thread screws for hardwoods. You could use pocket holes in the bottom as well i was just avoiding using another set of pocket holes to fill in later.