How to Make a Pocket Hole
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Step 1: Prepare the Board
The pocket holes goes into a cabinet frame from behind so that the joinery is not seen from the front of the cabinet. Pocket holes can also be used for shelving.
Use a drill bit with a pointed tip to make the pocket hole. Set a stop collar on the bit so the drill doesn't go all the way through the board.
Take a piece of wood and lock it into place using the plunger. Position the wood to cut either one hole or two.
Step 2: Drill the Pocket Hole
Drill the pocket hole. The bit slides through the pocket hole jig at an angle.
If necessary, drill a second hole.
Step 3: Attach Wood Using a Pocket Hole
Use locking pliers (Image 1) to hold the two pieces of wood together during this process.
Use specialty screws with square-drive heads and a long screwdriver tip to drill the screws into the pocket holes.
Drill the screw into the pocket hole (Image 2).
Note: Pocket holes can be used on panels as well.
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