I'm new the the pocket screw joint but have used the biscuit joiner for years. Is there a time where one is better than the other?
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Bob you are right on the money! I was thinking I had made the same point when I first posted then it hit me! I forgot the cost of all those clamps! 20 clamps at $20 to $40 each is enough to by the Master jig and Kreg Klamp table as well. Photos can be so enlightening. I know that is an unintended statement on your part but the evidence is right in the face. Great point Bob.
Bob Farmer said:I almost forgot! My number one reason for preferring pocket holes over biscuits!?! No gluing/clamping/waiting!!!!! Since the screws act at essentially internal clamps, there's no need to clamp your work after joining and wait for a long time before you can start working with it again. HUGE time saver.
Good point, I used aprox. 30 clamps when gluing plywood to the frame of the hatch for my teardrop trailer.
Phillip said:Bob you are right on the money! I was thinking I had made the same point when I first posted then it hit me! I forgot the cost of all those clamps! 20 clamps at $20 to $40 each is enough to by the Master jig and Kreg Klamp table as well. Photos can be so enlightening. I know that is an unintended statement on your part but the evidence is right in the face. Great point Bob.
Bob Farmer said:I almost forgot! My number one reason for preferring pocket holes over biscuits!?! No gluing/clamping/waiting!!!!! Since the screws act at essentially internal clamps, there's no need to clamp your work after joining and wait for a long time before you can start working with it again. HUGE time saver.
I'm just a little confused: Do all of you people do only one sided projects or ones that are painted? Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of the Kreg Jig and pocket screw jointery, but when I'm doing a project that is stained and able to be viewed from more than one side, the Kreg jig is not my first choice.
I agree with all of the comments about clamps (I own about 50 bar clamps in various lengths and configurations), but there is a time and place for each joint type. Would you use a mortise and tenon joint or pocket screws to assemble a full sized four or six panel door? Mark
I'm just a little confused: Do all of you people do only one sided projects or ones that are painted? Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of the Kreg Jig and pocket screw jointery, but when I'm doing a project that is stained and able to be viewed from more than one side, the Kreg jig is not my first choice.
I agree with all of the comments about clamps (I own about 50 bar clamps in various lengths and configurations), but there is a time and place for each joint type. Would you use a mortise and tenon joint or pocket screws to assemble a full sized four or six panel door? Mark
Larwyn said:Good point, I used aprox. 30 clamps when gluing plywood to the frame of the hatch for my teardrop trailer.
Phillip said:Bob you are right on the money! I was thinking I had made the same point when I first posted then it hit me! I forgot the cost of all those clamps! 20 clamps at $20 to $40 each is enough to by the Master jig and Kreg Klamp table as well. Photos can be so enlightening. I know that is an unintended statement on your part but the evidence is right in the face. Great point Bob.
Bob Farmer said:I almost forgot! My number one reason for preferring pocket holes over biscuits!?! No gluing/clamping/waiting!!!!! Since the screws act at essentially internal clamps, there's no need to clamp your work after joining and wait for a long time before you can start working with it again. HUGE time saver.
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