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I used to think pocket hole joinery was just for quick fixes

For years I only used it for shop cabinets or hidden frames, thinking it wasn't strong enough for good work. Then I built a set of painted maple drawers for a client about six months ago and used pocket screws with glue for the boxes. They're still perfectly square and solid after daily use. I guess seeing how the glue bond works with the screw really changed my mind on it. Now I use it for a lot of painted casework to save time. Has anyone else had a project that made them switch up a joinery method they avoided before?
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seanlee
seanlee5h ago
Still seems like a shortcut to me.
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simonh74
simonh745h ago
Right? I've had the same thing happen with biscuits.
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