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Originally Posted by bobj3 Hi JDlugosz
Just my 2 cents 
I like the pocket hole screws, they are clamps no more no less,, they hold the part in place until the glue sets up,, like most glues joints if the part moves the glue will fail... |
That makes sense. I've occasionally used screws for "non-fine" stuff just so I can get my clamps back. But for the weekender, I don't have a problem waiting for the glue to dry. I built an entire gazebo with no mechanical fasteners.
I cringe when Norm pulls out his brad nailer. I prefer David J. Marks for inspiration.
Not to say that I haven't used thousands of screws on other projects...
I agree that pocket screws could be used for clamping along with some other joint, to make good-quality work. It's just that I only see it in cheap kitchen/bathroom cabinets and as a substitute for proper joints. I can see how a pro or someone who's feeling productive rather than relaxing would want to move the piece immediately after assembling.
But personally I would consider using D.J.M.'s trick to prevent parts from shifting: push a brad in to one side, then cut the head off at an angle, leaving about 1/16 protruding. Then apply glue and press the parts together. The brad is entirely inside the piece and just stops it from sliding. It should be fine to move with clamps on.