POCKET-PRO JOINERY
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Face Frame Joints:
Face Frame joints are among the most common applications
of the pocket hole joint, and they are an excellent way to
get accustomed to your
Pocket-Pro
. If this is your first
experience with pocket holes, this is an ideal place to start.
We’ll start with a joint in common 3/4” (19mm) stock. Be
sure to make a joint in scrap material first to be certain that
you understand the system.
1) Set the height of the jig for 3/4” (19mm) material.
The “tooth” on the upper jig marked with a black triangle
should fit into the slot marked 3/4” (19mm).
2) Insert the Step Drill Bit into one of the drill guides and
set the Depth Stop Collar so that the tip of the bit will
stop about 1/8” (3,2mm) above the Base. Remove the
bit from the jig.
3) Clamp your workpiece vertically in the jig, so the two
drill guides are centered on the stock. The threaded tip of
the Toggle Clamp should be adjusted so that the clamp
holds your workpiece firmly, but you should not need
to force the clamp closed, as extreme pressure could
damage your jig. Take some time to get familiar with the
correct clamping pressure while working with scrap.
4) Drill both holes. For best results, allow the bit to come
to full speed within the drill guide before drilling the
workpiece. Drill the hole until the Depth Stop reaches the
top of the drill guide, then keep the bit spinning while you
withdraw it from the wood.
5) Remove the stock from the jig, and position it at
right angles to the other workpiece. Use the Face Clamp
(included with PPJ-001) or your own C-Clamp or Bar
Clamp to hold the two pieces together. Place the larger
plate of the clamp against the front face of your joint -
this will keep the faces perfectly flush.
6) Drive self-tapping pocket hole screws into each hole,
using the Driver Bit and your adjustable- clutch driver.
Adjust the torque so you can drive screws without
stripping the heads. The workpieces may separate slightly
as you drive the screws, but they should pull tight as you
set the screws. If they separate by more than about 1/8”
(3,2mm), you may wish to apply greater pressure with
the clamp.
CMT Face Clamp
(included with PPJ-001)
or your own clamp
1)
2)
5)
1/8”
(3,2mm)
Space
