Question about the way people are using pocket hole screws now

Felix Hart · 2026-04-08T01:45:05.557662+00:00

I keep seeing guys on jobs around Portland using 2 1/2 inch coarse thread screws for everything, even on 3/4 inch plywood. It's a mess because the points blow out the back and the joint gets wobbly. I learned the hard way on a built-in bookcase project that you need to match the screw length to the material, usually about an inch and a half for that thickness. Has anyone else had to fix a project where someone used screws that were way too long?

hugow305mo ago

Nah, it's not everyone. Some crews still take the time to pick the right screw length.

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henry_grant5mo ago

That's just how people do everything now, right?

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harper_murphy4mo ago

Totally get that! Watched a buddy try to use 2 3/4 inch screws to hang cabinets on 1/2 inch drywall once. Crazy part is the cabinets are still up but there's a nice little screw tip poking out the back of every single one.

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