"Byrocat" wrote in
:

Another method to consider is pocket holes. Essentially, the guide
used makes the process a two-part operation -- drilling the small hole
for the screw to pass through and a larger but shorter hole (partially
into the wood section) to take the screwhead below the wood surface.
Yes, that's called a countersink.

Screws go in at an angle, which gives them a bigger bite and more
leverage for a clamping action.

Anyway, check out Lee Valley Tools (based in Toronto Ontario) at their
website http://www.leevalley.com and enter pocket hole as the search
term. You should be looking at a half-dozen guides, drill bits as well
as hole plugs. Prices are in Canadian dollars, which convert to about
$.75US.


Now don't go leading Corey astray at this point. He's three weeks into his
first, 5-week adult-ed woodworking class, and his friends here have already
filled his head full of semi-useless knowledge. ;-)

When he goes to his first woodworking show, THEN he'll find out how many
ways there are to put two pieces of wood together. And how many ways to
max out the credit card.

Patriarch,
who just built a nice garage cabinet, using the best pocket screw
technology.