XL Pocket-Hole Screws

The #14 thread is a beast—I drove these into some 2x6s and the shear resistance on the joint feels rock-solid, no stripping at all. Even with my heavy-duty jig, they seated flush every single time without a single snapped head.

Finally, screws that actually hold in 1.5" oak without splitting or stripping—the hardened #14 steel feels rock solid and the extra length grabs deep. I've gone through a whole box on my workbench and every joint came out tight with zero shear issues.

I was a little worried the #14 diameter would be overkill for my 2x4 frames, but the extra shear-resistance made every joint feel rock solid. The hardened steel drove in clean with my HD jig and I didn’t strip a single head, even on a few tight angles. These are the only screws I’ll buy for thick st