On Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:39:25 -0700 (PDT), "SonomaProducts.com"
wrote:

Every time I see this I think how cool it is. No big deal but I just
keep forgetting about it and when I see it done...

Using pocket screws for panel glue-ups.

My buddies cabinet shop rarely has to glue up panels. They mostly buy
their doors and use ply otherwise. When they have need for the odd job
it is always a hubub. They tried a few different things like this
vertical rack made of aluminum slats, etc.

Now, if one side of the panel will be hidden, like a table top, they
just run some pocket screws on each side of the glue joint, they clamp
the boards lightly down to a work table, run the pocket screws in from
each side and they can start using the panel right away.

No biggie, just kinda cool.


I don't use them, but there was ONE time I would have liked to use
them. With table tops and cabinet doors you will see the oval
hole/plug, but with a fireplace mantle the ovals will never be seen
when the mantle is fastened to the wall.