How to Use a Pocket-Hole Jig and Biscuit Joiner

Two tools for quickly creating strong wood joints

Hello and welcome to Joe Shows How! In this week’s video, I feature two quick and easy ways for DIY woodworkers to create strong, long-lasting wood joints. The first technique is to use a pocket-hole jig to produce pocket-hole joints. With the help of a cordless drill/driver, the jig enables you to bore angled pocket holes for installing pocket screws.

The second technique is to use a biscuit joiner (also called a plate joiner) to cut slots in boards to accept flat, football-shaped splines, known as a biscuits. Biscuit joints are glued together; no screws or nails needed.

If you’re not familiar with these wood-joinery techniques, I encourage you to give one or both of these tools a try. I’m sure they’ll become your new, favorite way to join together wood parts. And stay tuned to the end of the video for a Bonus Tip on buying and dispensing wood glue. Thanks for watching!