Just realized my trust in pocket screws for that built-in bench was a mistake

After three years, the 8-foot bench in a client's sunroom started to wobble because I relied solely on pocket screws for the long grain joints instead of adding proper mortise and tenons.

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drewr1511d agoMost Upvoted

My buddy's deck chair collapsed from the same pocket screw mistake.

nguyen.morgan11d ago

Pocket screws in a deck chair sounds like a bad idea from the start. That's asking for a sudden trip to the ground. Your buddy learned the hard way that some shortcuts just don't work. It's a good lesson for anyone trying to build or fix something. Always use the right hardware for the job, or you'll end up with a pile of broken wood.

the_max11d ago

Did he at least try to glue the joint first? That extra step can save you from a nasty surprise...