Why So Many Woodworkers HATE Pocket Holes

Pocket hole joinery gets a LOT of hate in woodworking — and honestly, some of it is deserved. But that doesn’t mean pocket holes don’t have a place. In this video, I break down what pocket holes actually are, how they work, why so many “master woodworkers” scoff at them, and—most importantly—when you should and should NOT use pocket hole joints.

If you’re a beginner woodworker, pocket holes can be an incredibly useful tool when used correctly. If you’re more experienced, you already know they can also fail spectacularly when used in the wrong application. This video cuts through the gatekeeping and focuses on real-world woodworking decisions.

We’ll cover:
• What pocket holes are and how they work
• Why pocket holes are controversial in woodworking
• When pocket hole joints make sense
• When pocket holes are a bad idea
• The difference between fast joinery and strong joinery

This isn’t about defending pocket holes or trashing traditional joinery. It’s about understanding the strengths and limitations of every woodworking method so you can build better projects with confidence.

Build with intention — not approval.

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:14 What are pocket hole screws?
1:09 Why are the popular?
2:05 Why are they hated?
3:29 When to use pocket screws
4:43 When not to use pocket screws
5:48 The lessons
6:35 Closing

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