Choosing The Right Size Pre Drill Bit | Beginner

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Great, and to the point. Only thing that could have made the better. Would have been a link to the chart for what size drill bit to use. But thanks!

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That's the right way for explanation: clear, short and simple!

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[@hempcacaogoji831]

If the wood is not especially prone to splitting, then the predrill can be a little smaller than the shank, which allows the screw to fit tighter and hold stronger.

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Most competent pre-drilling vid. Liked overlaying the drill bit over the screw to see the shank size

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Awesome video, and great tip on the drill. A lot of people forget how much torque those little machines can produce. You can easily fuck up a nice project even if you pre-drilled, because you over shoot it by a bit.

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[@mungbean345]

Thanks for these helpful visuals. I'm no stranger to assembling furniture out of a box, but this afternoon I hit a snag when trying to put together a bamboo dresser. I think they didn't drill the pilot holes deep enough to accommodate the screws that came with it, and it was offering a lot of resistance and sounding awful, so I stopped before I split it. I wouldn't have thought that a variety of grass could be harder than oak, but after having a lightbulb moment watching your video, I did some more research. And I will *definitely* be fixing those pilot holes before trying to tackle it again!

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Very useful. Thank you for pointing to drill charts.

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Excellent demos. I feel very silly for eyeballing screws instead of looking for a chart. Your comment on using a screwdriver so you know how much torque is going in made me laugh - I was doing something where I didn’t care about aesthetics recently. I switched from Phillips to Torx screws and was trying the impact driver I recently bought. 3” screw in less than a second. The only difference when I had pilot holes was that the screws went in straighter. Absolutely no tactile feedback on how much force I was using :)

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Similar to drilling a slightly larger diameter hole then running a tap but in wood working applications. Short, well focused, couldn't ask for more.

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Awesome stuff! Thank you for this video. It was exactly what I needed and more.

[@Shazzkid]

In regards to the screw wax, ive recently found some brands that pre wax their screws. It certainly saves time on a job site. If you can find them...

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[@sussexseaangler1858]

Great video. I find most of the screws i use a 4mm counterbore is best having tested all sizes. As i only had 1 bit rhat size I have now ordered 20! Unless its just a rough piece I tend to counterbore all screwa for neatness and safety.

[@four1629]

i'm installing a ceiling fan (my first DIY project ever is a little ambitious) and need to install the mounting brace, and man was i struggling to get those wood screws in!! i'm gonna drop by walmart tomorrow for a drill bit of the right size so i can finally cool down my room in this crazy heat

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very simple very helpful!!!

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So simple and helpful, thank you 😊

[@_1Marisa]

Argh went to local hardware store told them what I want to do -- when I saw the threaded screw/nails they suggested, I mentioned that I would struggle to do it and they told me not to worry a screwdriver would be fine 😭😭😭😭 screwdriver is not fine I am just overweight & unfit not strong 🤣🤣 will go get a drill bit tomorrow to make a pilot hole which makes complete sense. Thanks for the video.

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Excellent video

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The same could as well be said for fastening [finishing]-nails into hardwood (namely oak) - certainly not a bad idea.

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I would add info about pre drilling for the sake of accuracy when using large drill bits too, not just when we are screwing.

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[@ecospider5]

In soft wood if you don’t pre drill start with your impact driver in reverse and use the screw a a drill bit. Push it in as far as it will go, 1/16 to 1/8 inch. Then reverse the impact driver and screw in as normal. You would be surprised how much this can stop splitting. Pre drilling is definitely better in most situations though.

[@tycox8704]

So-called self-drilling screws don’t remove wood. They merely chew the wood. Splitting can still occur.

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What's the best 3/16 replacement woodcutting or multipurpose bit for dremel trio?

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[@allpro7cf257]

Hello, I like your content and I'm learning how to work with wood materials, thanks to you! One question, I have ST3.5x19 wood screws included to assemble for adjustable desk, what number is this screw? I don't see ST3.5x19 in any of the wood screw chart online. I just want to find out a proper drill bit size for pilot holes. Can you please help me on this?

[@rickyaranda3160]

Thank your posting this. I am going to hang up a hammock and need to pre drill to screw in by hand a 1/4in screw. Would the correct straight bit size then be 11/64?

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The pre-drill size should be really close to the size of the screws shank. If the shank is 1/4" you can use a 1/4" and be fine.

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[@enufots4621]

I also wondered if pre-drilling too deep will undermine the screws ability to secure the two surfaces. Looks like the depth of pre-drilling isn't even mentioned. Am I to assume, you can pre-drill the entire length of the screw you intend to use? I will also assume you should never pre-drill deeper than the length of the screw? I always wondered & worried about drilling too deep and now finally got around to asking.

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Yes pre-drill entire length of the screw, and it's ok if you go beyond the length of the screw a little.

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Very helpful

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Thanks very much.

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I've always been told to just rub the screw on a bar of soap. How would you compare that to the wax?

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I used soap as well when I first got starting in woodworking. I think the wax overall is better, how much better...? I don't know.

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[@peterquailman2460]

Great! Thanks!. . .

[@JanineMKartist]

Is it possible to pre drill something then use a countersink bit to drill for counter sink on the poo site side of something ?

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Thank you

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Thank you for explaining this like the viewer is five years old without making the viewer (me) feel dumb!!😂😅

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Lol, glad you learned something. :) Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@LunaDanu1]

If I'm screwing in an 8 inch screw, do I pre drill the entire 8 inches?

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What about drywalls? Same thing? Just match the size of shaft of the screw?

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Screw wax.... beside amazon, where is the cheapest place to get it?

[@JFomo]

How do I read the numbers on a packet of screws? 10-8 x 65mm, 10G x 75mm, what are these numbers and what do they mean?

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The 10 is the diameter of the screw. Often times it is just called a "#10 screw" here in the US. The 8 is the TPI (threads per inch) and the last number is the length of the screw. The second screw is different in that it is galvanized, meaning it's coated for outdoor use. The middle number of the second screw is not listed, therefore it would have the normal number of TPI, and for a #10 wood screw, that would be 13 threads per inch. I hope that helps.

[@JFomo]

@@TrainingHandsAcademy yes and no I guess. Do any of these numbers tell me how what size drill bit I need to drill a pilot hole? Let me know if you ever do a video at a hardware store and pointing out all the screw types and labels

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

The first number tells you what the diameter is... which then helps you to determine the right bit for pre-drilling. The actual pre-drill bit sizes come from a chart that you can download online, search for "pre drill screw chart size." For example, and #10 screw on the chart shows a pre-drill bit size of 1/8"

[@JFomo]

@@TrainingHandsAcademy OMG I got it now! 10 - 8x65mm 10 or 10G is the "Gauge" which is the diameter from thread to threat. Online charts show a 10gauge is 5mm. 8x65mm, 8 is the mm diameter of the head of the screw and 65mm is obviously the length of the screw which was the ONLY thing I understood before all of this. So now, it seems I drilled the WRONG pilot hole!! Oh well lol. Thanks for the help.

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what brand is the screw wax you use, or will any surfboard wax be suitable?

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amzn.to/3aBs3B2 .. and I think surfboard wax would work too!

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Thanks.

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Nice video, thanks! What is that screw was you mentioned?

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Are you referring to "self-tapping" screws?

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@@TrainingHandsAcademy Sorry, i meant the screw wax. Thanks for answering!

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I was using this one in the video. amzn.to/39KI31r

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Good 👍👍😊😊

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You’re awesome

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Learn something new again!

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Does a pre drilled screw hold the same weight as the non pre drilled one?!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Great question, yes it does.

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👍

[@Ringolero]

I start with the drill and end with the driver

[@GrumpyDoughnut7]

I went to pre drill and got my bit stuck in the 2x4 stud😅 No idea how I managed to do that but it’s still stuck and won’t come out lol

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Been there! lol

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Tighten your chuck and run it in reverse quickly.

[@durtyd9625]

I just look at the size screw and go a little smaller. Not too small or narrow and not over fat.

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A good friend of mine/Old Timer very experienced Carpenter showed me on a job site once, to help a screw go through tuff wood easier, to rub the screw threads on your scalp using your natural oils to lubricate the threads or furniture Polish. He always kept a can of Pledge furniture polish in his truck that he would also use on window and sliding glass door tracks. Watch and listen to the Old Timer's as they work Smarter.

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Great comment. Thanks for sharing.

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I buy the same screws and just lube the whole box with WD-40. Drive a lot easier and saves battery life.

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My girl was watching this & thought he was screwing that in with his hand. Hahahahaha!

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I'm opretar this machine

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ok, i'm going to clear things up for you. everything that you did - eating, sleeping, walking, laughing, kissing, fighting, working, playing, hammering, sawing, measuring, reading, watching this video - since the last time you drilled something is "pre"-drilling. the moment you touch a spinning drill bit to the appropriate material, all the "pre" nonsense ends, and you move into the next phase: drilling. to put it more simply for simple readers, there is no "pre"-drilling; there is only drilling. there is no "re"-sawing; there is only sawing. and, if you're buying something, there is no "pre"-ordering; there is only ordering.

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Great video but I will never hand drill a long screw like that, consequences be damned

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