and then install the pocket screws in the pocket holes. This is a great way to reinforce a joint that involves end grain, as that can be a bit resistant to even the strongest wood glue.

(The downside to pocket holes is that they’re not as strong as other types of joints that involve trimming the board to overlap, like a lap joint or a mortise and tenon.) To use the jig ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a lot of methods for making a strong joint between two pieces of wood. Dowels or biscuits can strengthen a joint by adding an ...