Overall rating: 4.797753 / 5 from 89 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Customers are highly satisfied with the XL Pocket Hole Screws, appreciating their strength, ease of assembly, and high quality. They are particularly praised for their effectiveness in various projects, including garden boxes, planters, and raised beds.

Summary topics

• Joint Strength (17%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the XL Pocket Hole Screws, praising their strength and ease of assembly.
• Product Quality (19%): Many customers expressed satisfaction with the high quality of the product, with multiple reviews mentioning its high quality.
• Fastener Effectiveness (12%): Customers loved the great new fastener for a perfect Pocket Hole project in their garden boxes, planters, and raised beds.

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Review highlights

• "The XL Pocket Hole Screws work very well making a strong and secure joint." — Fred G.
• "The screws are well-made, with good quality steel." — Robert K.
• "Good quality screw made just for the job" — Randy D.

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Q&A

Why cant we buy the protec coat screws in other lengths? I need 2" coarse thread. Don't want zinc or blue

The XL screws are a large size and only have two settings on the jig. Those settings only require 2 screw size. None of the settings require a 2" screw. If you are using a stand jig with a 3/8" bit, then you will need to use the zinc or Blue-Kote.

What kind of plug should I use with the 2-1/2" HD pro-tec kote screws in ground-contact pressure-treated lumber? Used my XL jig and bit.

We do not have any pre-made plugs. If you own the 720, you can buy the Plug Cutting Block or you can purchase 1/2" wooden dowels.

I'm attaching. 2x4 on the flat as a top and bottom rail to a 4x4 post is the 2 1/2" xl screws long enough?

When working with lumber of two different thicknesses, you will go with the smaller thickness settings and screw length. So in your case, you will use the 1-1/2" settings and use the 2-1/2" screws.

Can I use the 2 1/2" HD screws with 1 7/8" Ash?

Yes, you can use that screw in Ash.

Attaching 2x6 rail material to a 6x6 post. What length is recommended? Will be using the Foreman with HD drill bit.

When working that thickness of lumbers, you will use the same screw as the 1-1/2" thickness or 2-1/2" screws.

I'm joining red oak and as you may know the tannins are corrosive. I'm considering using the Protec-Kote extra long screws. How would this compare with your stainless steel for corrosion resistance and for shear strength? Thank you.

Any of our screws can be used with Red Oak. When working with it indoors, I would recommend using the fine threaded zinc screws. If outdoors, you will use the Blue-Kote.

Does the hole size for the XL take a different size plug?

The XL Jig will drill a hole that is 1/2" in size. The standard Jig is 3/8".

How do I decipher the stock code on the screws?

Visit kregtool.com/screw-key for help deciphering the stock codes on Kreg screws.

Why can I not buy HD screws in bulk amounts?

The largest size box of the HD Screws is the 125 pack.

Are there any 2 1/2 inch fine screws for use with the Kreg?

I am sorry to say, we do not have the HD Screws in Fine Thread.