Prepare Decking Boards with Pocket Holes
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Built in bar seating is probably one of the most functional and spacing saving features you can add
What happens here
To create wide panels for the bar top, individual composite decking boards need to be joined. Use a Kreg Jig, which is a pocket-hole system, to drill angled pilot holes into the edges of the composite decking boards. Position the boards in the jig and use a cordless drill with the appropriate driver bit to drill the pocket holes. The video shows drilling multiple pocket holes along the length of each board to ensure a strong connection. After drilling, these holes will be used to screw the boards together from the underside.
Goal: Drill pocket holes into composite decking for hidden fasteners.
Tools and materials
- Clamps — Holding boards steady while drilling and joining
- Composite Decking Boards — Main material for the bar top and sides
- Cordless Drill DeWalt — Driving the drill bit for pocket holes and screws
- Kreg Jig Kreg — Drilling pocket holes for joinery