If, like many woodworkers, you're interested in American-style carpentry, and you're watching carpentry videos on YouTube, you've probably heard about Kreg screws.

These pocket hole jigs make it possible to assemble wooden items using hidden screws in a very simple and fast way.

They have been used for many years in the United States and Canada. It is a device that needs several parts to function properly.

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Today, many experienced carpenters and cabinetmakers disapprove of the use of the Kreg jig as it is considered too amateurish and comes at a high price. It is also less safe as it loosens often and can open the furniture unexpectedly.

Because of these downsides, many woodworkers are looking for substitutes for Kreg screws. Once they find one and they assemble the right materials (perhaps unwarping some wood), they're good to go!

Here are six alternatives to Kreg screws that are being adopted by woodworkers:

1. Washer Head screws
2. Square Drive
3. Quick screws
4. Philips Round Head
5. GRK Star Drive
6. Phillips Flat Top Washer Head Screws

Screws are a very interesting means of attachment. To know what type of screw to use, you must evaluate the work to be done and choose what is best for you.

For wood or agglomerates, the most commonly used screw is the countersunk flat screw. It is a screw that has the advantage of being compatible with the dowels and can be tightened manually or electrically.

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There is also the countersunk head screw, more decorative than the first. Countersunk head screws are best used for chipboards, coated woods, hardwoods, softwoods, wood assemblies, balcony construction and any load bearing elements.

They are easy to screw, thanks to their deep impression, and tend not to split.

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The round head screw is used for fixing a metal part on wood.

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For fixing plasterboard, it's ideal to use a trumpet head screw. You will save time because it is very fast.

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Lag screws are intended for complicated and difficult work.

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Carpentry screws with the countersunk head are best suited for wood frames, for example, in joining of structures such as timber frames, wooden houses, carports, winter gardens and playground equipment.

They are easy to use thanks to their optimal power transfer and cutting quality. They have the perfect finish and require no pre-drilling. They are available in countersunk head or flat head versions.

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There are plenty of ways to go if you don't want to use Kreg screws. Good luck!

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