Warning: My old boss said to never use pocket screws on face frames

He told me that about five years ago when I was still an apprentice, saying they always work loose and look bad. I ignored him and used them on a kitchen job last month because it was faster. Sure enough, two of the upper cabinet frames have visible gaps now after the humidity change. What's your go-to method for joining face frames that actually holds up?

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felix_coleman8716d ago

Yeah, that humidity will get you every time. Dowels and glue have never let me down for face frames, way more solid than screws. Clamp it up good and let it cure fully before you move it.

young.sarah16d ago

What glue brand do you find works best in high humidity? I've had some issues with Titebond III setting up too fast when it's really muggy out.