I think pocket holes are way overrated for face frames

Last week in my Portland shop, I had to redo a whole frame after seasonal movement popped the joints. I've been using mortise and tenon for three years now without a single callback, so why does everyone push the quick fix?

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oscarmurray6mo ago

You know, it reminds me of the old houses I work on. They used proper joinery for door frames, and a hundred years later they're still solid. I see new builds with shortcuts, and the trim is already pulling away after one winter. That seasonal movement is no joke.

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sean1196mo ago

Ever try to fix that modern trim? I'm pretty sure my own repairs are what's holding my house together.

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