Y'all are inspiring!

[LittleMissCountry]

I decided to start my venture into building by attempting to build an outdoor house for our cats, like a doghouse but smaller. My daughter wants to help, so it will be a good starter project. We do have some 2x4's around and an old pallet. This should be good practice. My 10 year old will probably be a natural at it.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

I think I am going to try. I have plenty of time and can collect materials slowly to save money.

 

[jthornton]

Pocket screws can make building things so much easier... here is a cost effective pocket screw jig. I used pocket screws to build the frame of my "coop".



Remember, learn from doing, get better by learning from mistakes. Everyone can build, not everyone thinks they can.

JT

 

[LittleMissCountry]

Pocket screws can make building things so much easier... here is a cost effective pocket screw jig. I used pocket screws to build the frame of my "coop".

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Remember, learn from doing, get better by learning from mistakes. Everyone can build, not everyone thinks they can.

JT

Thank you for the tip! I think my DH actually has one of those pocket screw jig kits. I will have to ask him. If not, it would be worth getting.
I think starting small with the cat house, and getting to build something with my daughter, will be good practice.

 

[jthornton]

Here is a video on how to use pocket screws.

JT

 

[techbsmith]

Pocket screws can make building things so much easier... here is a cost effective pocket screw jig. I used pocket screws to build the frame of my "coop".

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Remember, learn from doing, get better by learning from mistakes. Everyone can build, not everyone thinks they can.

JT

JT - you sir, are a vault of great information! I'd been looking to pick up a pocket screw jig at Harbor Freight but they didn't have one. Thanks for posting the link to this one on Amazon!

 

[jthornton]

@techbsmith while I own a Kreg K4 the Impakt Tools P1 seems to provide the same function as the K4 at a fraction of the price. The big advantage of the K4 and P1 is the adjustment for different thicknesses of wood. All the other low cost jigs only work with 3/4" thick wood. Be sure and let us know how you like the Impakt Tools P1.

JT

 

[LittleMissCountry]

Here is a video on how to use pocket screws.

JT

Thank you!

 

[techbsmith]

@jthornton I just ordered one from Amazon - I'll post a review on it once it comes in. As a kid, I grew up in a wood shop. My grandpa built custom cabinets and was also a clock maker. I'd love to have a big ole wood shop to work in....sigh. So many hobbies, so little income.