Pocket Screw

[Theresa]

Would a pocket screw system be useful in a set shop? I've been looking at the Kreg system but don't know if it would be worth the expense. Pros? Cons?

 

[Footer]

If you build furniture they are very useful. For standard scenery construction... not so much.

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[danTt]

They can be useful for a lot of detail type construction--latice windows and doors, broadway flats where keystones would not be an option, etc. It's faster than lap joints, and holds fairly well.

 

[josh88]

We used one of the Kregg systems on some Muntins

and it was handy, but there were also plenty of other ways to attach them without screws being seen and I would just as easily chose them over drilling pocket holes. Wasn't really worth it if you ask me. Though like Footer said, as a furniture maker I've wanted one of those jigs for awhile and would really put it to use there.

 

[mstaylor]

A biscuit joiner would be more useful. I used to build cabinets and always wanted a pocket screw jig.

 

[Theresa]

Thanks for the replies. I think I will get one with the main intent of building furniture but I will also try it in the set shop, too.