Pocket hole screws from Kreg, Milescraft and Bora in the lengths, threads and coatings pocket-hole joinery calls for, plus collated drywall screws from Bosch and Festool for auto-feed screwdrivers. Whether you are building a few cabinet face frames or running production, matching the screw to the timber is what makes the joint hold.
Choosing pocket hole screws
- Coarse or fine thread. Coarse thread bites into pine, plywood and MDF. Fine thread is for hardwoods such as oak and meranti where a coarse thread would split the grain.
- Length. Stocked from 3/4 inch to 2-1/2 inch. As a rule of thumb, 1-1/4 inch suits 19mm boards, 1 inch for 12mm, and 2-1/2 inch for 38mm framing stock.
- Coating. Standard zinc screws are for indoor work. Kreg Blue-Kote is a weather-resistant coating for outdoor furniture, and Kreg stainless steel and Protec-Kote deck screws are for exposed decking.
- Head type. Washer heads spread the load and stop pull-through in soft material; pan heads are used where the head sits in a shallower pocket.
- Kits. Kreg, Milescraft and Bora assortment kits give you a spread of lengths in a case if you are just getting started.
Kreg screws and the rest of the system
Kreg screws are sized to the Kreg jig drill guide, and the square-drive head keeps the driver seated at the angle a pocket hole demands. Pair them with a jig from pocket hole jigs, the full Kreg tools range, and face clamps from clamps to keep the joint flush while the screw pulls it tight.
All of these are in stock in Cape Town and ship by courier nationwide, with free delivery on orders over R2000. If you are not sure which one suits the job, phone us on 021 674 2119 and talk it through with someone who sells them every day.
