A stepped, angled hole drilled into the face of one wooden part to conceal the head of a fastener. A specialized screw is driven through the bottom of the pocket and into the adjacent piece of wood, pulling the joint tightly together. This method allows for rapid assembly of face frames, cabinets, and boxes without the need for complex cut joinery or clamping while glue dries.
Heard on the job
Drill a pocket-hole every six inches along the plywood edge so we can attach the face frame.
Related terms
Pocket-hole jig
A guide tool that holds a drill bit at a precise angle to create pocket-holes.
Butt joint
A simple connection where the ends or edges of two workpieces meet squarely without interlocking parts.
Glue strip
A narrow scrap of wood temporarily attached to a workpiece to provide a clamping surface.