4-
www.kregtool.com
7
Pocket Screw Selection
Our Pocket Screws are
engineered for strength.
But it’s important to use
the right screw. That’s
why we make our screws
to work with a variety of
materials. We offer them
in the lengths you need for
almost all of your projects.
Pocket Screw Joinery is not really new technology. It was actually invented by the Egyptians. They
clamped two workpieces together and then bored a hole at an angle from one workpiece into the
second workpiece—just like a Pocket Hole. They then inserted a dowel with some glue and cut
it off fl ush with the surface. The modern Pocket Screw joint grew in popularity with the creation of
the self-tapping screw in the 1980’s. Our self-tapping screws eliminate the need to pre-drill the mat-
ing workpiece. And the self-tapping screw also serves as an “internal” clamp, which eliminates the
need to clamp the joint. And that makes a joint that is as strong or stronger than joints made with
biscuits, dowels, or mortise and tenons.
SCREW
LENGTH
Measure
from bottom
of head to
point of
screw.
* Weather Resistant Screws
Some of our Pocket Screws are
available in a weather-resistant coating.
This coating offers protection from the
elements which means you can use them
for outdoor applications. See our web site
for details.
Pan-Head;
#8 Coarse-Thread,
1” Length.
This is the screw
to join ½” to ½”
softwoods as the
head easily seats
below fl ush.
SPS-C1
Washer-Head;
#7 Fine-Thread,
1-1/4” Length.
Our second most
popular screw, perfect
for joining ¾” to ¾”
hardwoods.
SML-F125
Washer-Head;
#8 Coarse-Thread,
1-1/4” Length. Our
most popular screw,
perfect for joining ¾”
to ¾” softwoods.
SML-C125
SML-C150
Washer-Head;
#8 Coarse-Thread,
1-1/2” Length.
Coarse thread, longer
length for joining 7/8”
to 1-1/8” thick soft-
woods.
Washer-Head;
#8 Coarse-Thread,
2-1/2” Length.
The ideal screw for
joining 2 x 4’s.
SML-C250
SML-F150
Washer-Head;
#7 Fine-Thread,
1-1/2” Length.
Fine thread, longer
length for joining
7/8” to 1-1/8” thick
hardwoods.
Fine thread screws are the
preferred choice in harder
woods such as Ash, Oak,
Maple, Birch, Walnut, Hickory,
Cherry, and Mahogany.
Coarse thread screws are
the preferred choice in softer
woods such as Pine, Cedar,
Fir, Spruce, Basswood,
Plywood, Melamine and MDF.
Our Most Popular Screws
*See our website for a complete screw selection guide.
English
