Posted by Mark Bronkalla on August 01, 2002 at 12:03:50:
In Reply to: Tapered drill bits posted by Robert on July 31, 2002 at 21:56:14:
Here is a screw and pilot hole size chart that I have found to be helpful. Yes the sizes vary with wood hardness a bit. Hardwoods need to completely clear the shank.
I just use straight bits. In my opinion, the tapered bits are a waste of money.
Depending on what you are fastening, epoxy, 5200 and SnoSeal are all good screw lubricants. SnoSeal is a beeswax compound for waterproofing boots and is perfect when you want the screw to be removable.