Started using pocket screws for face frames and now I'm second-guessing everything

I got into a debate with a guy at the lumber yard last week - he swears by mortise and tenon for face frames, says pocket screws are for beginners. But I've been using them on my last three jobs and haven't had any callbacks, so is it really that big of a deal or is he just old school?

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noranguyen20d ago

Wait, don't face frames not really need that much strength though?

verap5220d agoMost Upvoted

Pocket screws are fine for face frames, they just lack the strength of real joinery.