What screws are best for pocket holes?

What to look for when choosing the right pocket screws for your project.
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[StumpyNubs]

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[iamamish]

Dude you are the king of video efficiency - LOVE these videos. No fluff, no meandering off on a tangent, just straight ahead information.

[DumbfoundedMadman]

I had no idea about high-low screws until watching this. I think I finally found an answer to not needing to buy a variety of different screws; this is a fantastic piece of knowledge. Seriously, thank you for this.

[robcurran]

Forget about the one misspoken name ... this has got to be one of the most informative videos I've seen. I've had a few issues trying to get my pocket joints slick, and I think you've highlighted some really subtle things I'm not doing right. Spot on, well done, keep up the good work!

[kimsmoke]

I’ve NEVER heard of a Robertson (square drive) head screw referred to as a “Nicholson” head screw. Even google doesn’t know was a Nicholson head screw is. Is that something unique to a specific region of the US? Isn’t Nicholson an old early industrial era New England company known for making files?

[patrickbink]

I so much appreciate that you explain the "why"s of what you show and choose. It helps me to think of factors I may not have thought about. Keep up the excellent videos!

[rickmiester]

Watch your vids all the time and watched the wood working show you used to be on. I’m an electrician for over 30 yrs but have always had an appreciation for wood workers cabinet makers ect. I’d like to consider myself a serious wood working hobbiest and wanted to let you know I really do appreciate your videos and the time you spend thank you

[edmcgugan]

Been using those for years. Work great. Use the proper screws, follow the chart for settings, use the proper screws, always do a test piece. Oh, and be real fussy about your screw bin. Never let a long screw into a shorter screw bin.!

[FFT-J]

How do you always post videos with content that are relevant to me with my upcoming work? Unreal, I always look forward to your videos

[AsiAzzy]

I use a normal wood screw (with taper head for countersunk holes) and use a metal machine bolt washer on the wood screw. That washer gives the underside flat, and the taper of the head centers on the washer nice. Also The metal washer is plenty strong to withstand the spreading load of the taper head. So the flat underside is held. It may protrude more of the head as the head will be proud and appear loose when fully tighten against the metal washer but for a recessed or counter-bored hole it does not matter much.

[dhammer]

Poor stumpy nubs is getting a grilling over the screw type comment. Good video keep it up.

[TrevorDennis]

The clamp @1:25 looks interesting. I've almost finished my first pocket hole project (a router cabinet) and I soon learned that stopping the timber moving as the screw is tightened was something that needed dealing with. I ordered one from Amazon right after watching this video.

[Dragonuv]

Good info that the average person wouldn’t even know to consider. Thanks again!

[PhilGregoryFX]

Wow! Very informative, I learnt a lot from todays video and some reminders of things I had forgotten. I think I'll be buying less Phillips head screws from now on. I used to think a screw was a screw until I started watching your channel, now I understand that different heads are there for a reason and I had never thought about or considered thread spacing. All made sense and was very easy to understand. Thanks

[tigersunruss]

I never knew there was so much to learn about pocket holes and the screws, this was a butt kicking video (as always). I didn't know there was a high low screw either and I like that idea a lot! Thank you sir!

[ilivelivemusic]

Great video with great info. Answered some questions I’ve had. Sorry you got jumped on so many times. I guess people don’t bother to read prior comments before sounding off. Makes me happy not to be a content creator but very glad some of you out there not only have more knowledge, but also thicker skins, than i do.

[DivineMisterAdVentures]

Man, that was beautiful. I can't believe that. I want you on the Board of Directors.

[mredd]

I have never used Pocket Hole joinery before and I am looking for all the help I can get. Thanks for an informative

[RoigRageFitness]

You by far give the most information on woodworking videos. I really appreciate it. You help me become a better woodworker.

[danwiggin]

I build pocket hole furniture for a living and have driven many thousands of screws. I find the hi lows give me more problems in hardwood and plywood. I run fine and coarse thread screws only. All square bit.