imo you are a real woodworker if you build something, regardless of the tools you utilize. "A Tool is Only as Good as its Use"
I've gone down the rabbit hole of finding perfect tool to accomplish a task, be it in software realm or woodworking realm, only to realize I lost sight of the end goal in search for THE tool.
Thanks for pointer to Mere Mortals channel!
Pocket holes are one of those non-intimidating techniques that have kept me in the game too. I was pretty impressed by Kreg's mission: https://www.kregtool.com/about-us/mission.aspx props to them and any one else leveling the field for novices.
"Kreg products are designed to make wood projects less intimidating, to build confidence, and inspire success." I've been very satisfied by their pocket hole jig
Pocket holes are so controversial in the woodworking world and I think it's a form of gatekeeping. I love my pocket hole jig. It's so much quicker to put together a cabinet box using pocket holes instead of setting up the dado stack and cutting rabbet joints.
I see no reason to not use pocket holes for something like cabinet carcasses or other projects where your primary goal is making something square, especially if it's not going to be readily visible.
Anyone who would argue that pocket holes are unacceptable for cabinet work is someone I would argue you should ignore.
I've gone down the rabbit hole of finding perfect tool to accomplish a task, be it in software realm or woodworking realm, only to realize I lost sight of the end goal in search for THE tool.
Thanks for pointer to Mere Mortals channel!
Pocket holes are one of those non-intimidating techniques that have kept me in the game too. I was pretty impressed by Kreg's mission: https://www.kregtool.com/about-us/mission.aspx props to them and any one else leveling the field for novices.
"Kreg products are designed to make wood projects less intimidating, to build confidence, and inspire success." I've been very satisfied by their pocket hole jig