Half these jigs are built for people who don’t want to learn the art via practice. Here were my instructions when I was about 12….”just drill straight down a pinch….then pull the bit and start at an angle ….it is easy.” And Sabine has actually made a good point. What you are doing looks fun and please keep blogging!įunny….my old man and his buddies would laugh at anyone who couldn’t drill a pocket hole free-hand or toe-nail a piece of wood….(hammering a nail at 45 degrees to attach two pieces.). There are so many great YouTube videos from Lowes which explain beginners tool and woodworking information. If you decide to post other shortcuts, which I appreciate, I suggest asking for experienced woodworkers to comment on your posts because I also like to know where I am cutting corners on my work. I love how YouTube and social media have opened up a way for people to be able to use tools like never before.Īs Papa J and Ander point out your errors, which I was waiting for, not because I knew there were errors, but because I know there is a lot of science and expertise that goes into this craft, which means any simple way of doing something usually means something is being missed. I also love the many posts of people, mostly women, that are traversing the world of tools and home improvement stores, seemingly novice like me. I love how you made a decision to try your own way, and when it worked, you added it to your blog. Hello, I am a novice wood worker and appreciate your willingness to put out there a cheaper and quick way to get something done. Take a screw and secure the wood to the other piece.Īnd there you have it – two pocket holes. You can make them as deep and long as you need them. The drill will lay low and almost touch the wood.You have just created two pocket holes. Go back to your pilot hole and as you drill, start moving the drill downward. The pilot holes will keep your drill bit from breaking off. Start by marking off where you want the pocket holes to go.ĭrill two pilot holes holding the drill straight. You can buy a drill bit set with 10 pieces for around $5 at Home Depot or Lowe’s. So, if you want to build things but don’t feel like spending money on a Kreg Jig, there is a simple process to making pocket holes. There is a great tutorial for this on YouTube as well. I “played” around for a while and this technique works best for me. When I was working on the kitchen island I figured it couldn’t be that difficult to get two bigger holes into a piece of wood. While I am sure it’s handy to have a Kreg Jig, my DIY kitchen island is proof that you don’t need a Kreg Jig to build things. Ever since I mentioned my $30 DIY Kitchen Island on, several readers have asked how I make pocket holes without a Kreg Jig.
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