Paul Fitzgerald
12-30-2007, 1:06 PM
I used a straight bit with a built in countersink on the last project requiring wood screws. I had some trouble with the unthreaded shank of the screw splitting the cedar, so I started using two drill bits (one for the pilot hole and the other for the shank hole) and manually countersinking. That was time consuming but worked just fine.
I'm working on another project requiring wood screws. This time it's pine. I decided to give the tapered bits with a built in countersink a shot. They're definitely quicker than having to use two drill bits and manually countersinking, but I've found that setting the depth is critical and problematic.
I've searched the Internet as well as this forum. All I've been able to find is confirmation that the issues I'm having are common. Unfortunately, I've been unable to find any helpful tips or a guide to help properly set the depth on the bit set for the length of screw to be used.
Pardon the upcoming pun... I'd rather not waste my time screwing around with scraps all afternoon trying to figure out the proper depth to drill for each length screw I'll be using.
Do any of ya'll use tapered bits for wood screws? Do you have a system for setting the depth properly for each length screw you'll be using?
Thanks in advance,
Paul
I'm working on another project requiring wood screws. This time it's pine. I decided to give the tapered bits with a built in countersink a shot. They're definitely quicker than having to use two drill bits and manually countersinking, but I've found that setting the depth is critical and problematic.
I've searched the Internet as well as this forum. All I've been able to find is confirmation that the issues I'm having are common. Unfortunately, I've been unable to find any helpful tips or a guide to help properly set the depth on the bit set for the length of screw to be used.
Pardon the upcoming pun... I'd rather not waste my time screwing around with scraps all afternoon trying to figure out the proper depth to drill for each length screw I'll be using.
Do any of ya'll use tapered bits for wood screws? Do you have a system for setting the depth properly for each length screw you'll be using?
Thanks in advance,
Paul