I was wondering if anyone has ever used pocket hole joinery in conjuction with a cope and stick joint for making raised panels. It would be kind of like the tongue and groove that CMT uses with their pocket hole system. It would cut down on glue up time and clamps needed for things like wainscotting and jamb extenders, or any other panels where the backs would not be seen.
Just curious.
Happy New Year all,
Justin
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On doors, I use a mortice and tenon joint for strength. On wainscotting, which I do a lot of, I use pocket screws all the time. I glue, clamp, and pocket screw. It allows me to remove the clamps right away and move on to the next joint. Since the backside isn't visible, I don't have to worry about plugging the hole. The frames for the panels in this pic were all reinforced with pocket screws. I think they help alot with preventing racking during installation, especially on a job like this where the entire panel is 7 feet across.
Jeff
Edited 12/31/2006 5:28 pm ET by JeffHeath
Hey! Thanks for the great idea. I am making about 30 raised panels that the backs will not be seen. I was expecting to take at least 15 days to glue the panels. Now I can probably put most if not all of the panels together in 1 to 2 days.
Do you think the same might work on the actual panel glue up? The back on them will also not be seen. If three or so clamps are used, way can't three or more pocket screws from each edge on each of the edge joints do the same thing?
Anybody done this?
I have not done it on a panel but I had to join stock on sight for and extra wide skirt board and I used a combination of biscuits and pocket screws. The biscuits helped align everything and the pocket screws kept me moving. It should work just fine.
Justin
I have used pocket holes alone to make frames when making what I call 'utilitarian' pieces.
If I am using mortise and tenon and I'm in a hurry I will pin the backside with 5/8" brads to hold the joint tight so I can remove the clamps. Two or more brads depending on the width of the rail will hold the joint tight.
Just be careful with the door until the glue has had time to dry.
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