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Reddit mentions of Kreg SML-C250B-250 Blue-Kote Weather Resistant Pocket Hole Screws - 2 1/2", 8 Coarse, Washer Head, 250 count
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Great for outdoor applicationsPerforms 400% better in corrosion resistance than our old zinc-plated screwsLarge Maxi-loc head stops when it hits the bottom of the holeNeedle sharp point minimizes walkingSharp edge of self-tapping tip drills a cleaner pilot hole
Specs:
| Height | 5 Inches |
| Length | 3 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | Pack of 1 |
| Weight | 2.3 Pounds |
| Width | 3 Inches |
The easy but expensive way is to use a bracket like this. Expensive not only because you have to buy one for each joint, but it also doubles the number of fasteners you need. And since you're being wise and using stainless steel fasteners only on your cedar fence, that cost adds up.
Cheaper would be to drill pocket holes into the end of each rail. Put the pocket holes in the face side that will be covered up by the pickets. This does two things: the pocket screw is angled into the meat of the post rather than the side and here you can get away with using cheaper coated screws because they'll be somewhat protected by the picket and if they do bleed, the picket will be in front anyway. Plus it's a much cleaner look.
I like the Kreg K3 for basic homeowner tasks. It's especially great for this because it's easy to move it to the long rails. Pair it with a cheap face clamp and you're set. Throw a little polyurethane construction adhesive in the joint (mostly to keep the water out).
This is how I built my fence. 3 years later and the rails are as tight as ever. I have every confidence that they'll make it to 15 years just fine. Or, rather, if something breaks on this fence, it won't be the rails.