Removable Pocket Door Jambs With Clamex S-20

How to create removable pocket door Jambs

How it works:

Back-bevel the long jamb leg

Back-bevel the long jamb leg

Layout and match connector slots on edge of jamb leg and back side of casing

Layout and match connector slots on edge of jamb leg and back side of casing

Determine slot position in jamb and casing

Determine slot position in jamb and casing

Set biscuit joiner to "20" and use spacer plates or stop square to achieve desired slot height

Set biscuit joiner to “20” and use spacer plates or stop square to achieve desired slot height

Machine #20 slots in jamb and casing

Machine #20 slots in jamb and casing

Drill 6mm holes for male connector halves using alignment tool or drill jig

Drill 6mm holes for male connector halves using alignment tool or drill jig

Place Clamex S-20 connector onto alignment/insertion tool

Place Clamex S-20 connector onto alignment/insertion tool

Use center mark on alignment tool to install connectors

Use center mark on alignment tool to install connectors

Screw each connector half into place (both screws at same time to keep alignment centered)

Screw each connector half into place (both screws at same time to keep alignment centered)

Hinge the jamb leg into place behind casing, using beveled edge against pocket door

Hinge the jamb leg into place behind casing, using beveled edge against pocket door

Engage cam lock, joining the connectors in the jamb and casing

Engage cam lock, joining the connectors in the jamb and casing

Repeat all steps above (except for back-beveling) to install header jamb - Use cover caps if desired

Repeat all steps above (except for back-beveling) to install header jamb – Use cover caps if desired