Planter Help

[Mike Paquette]

I just got my Kreg a few weeks ago made a table and a foot stool so far.  I am trying to make a planter 8 sided cut at 22.5 degrees.  Have a hard time with the pocket holes and holding it straight to attach boeard.  I am using 5/4 deck boards left over from my deck.  Also at that angle the screws are way too long.  Help.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[ray vile]

on the right side of the screen is a link to kreg skill building videos, in there there is a video all about angles, that should help you out

 

[John Schaben]

Hi Mike - Pocket screws don't seem to like regular angles very well. As far as screw length goes, you will likely need some test pieces and play with the depth stop and screw lengths. May help if you cut your angles with a Bird Mouth router bit instead of a saw. Check this out and see if that helps:

http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-plans/routing/birds-mouth-b...

[Gary roofner]

John pocket screws would not work with this cut not enough material to screw into.

[John Schaben]

Hi Gary - I don't think they work very well for anything much under about 60*. Looked to me that putting the pocket on the edge with the short spur would give marginally more stock though. Could be wrong, wouldn't be the first time.

Interesting link though. May just make a couple of planters. Glue and pins should work fine with this approach.

Gary roofner said:

John pocket screws would not work with this cut not enough material to screw into.