So I made the mistake of using the internet to search about drilling the proper size pilot hole and using counter sinks. There seems to be some disagreement, depending on which random website you land on, to the correct size of the drill bit for a pilot hole. Gets even more fun when you throw in hardwood, softwoods and tapered vs. straight bits, lol!
In the past I just used a very small drill bit to drill a pilot hole and then a drill bit about the size of the head of the screw to take out just enough material for the screw to sit flush. I realize the error of my ways now, but unfortunately can't seem to find a consensus on the best size bit for any particular screw size.
Should I just stop looking online and just line up the bit and screw so I get a bit close enough to the size of the screw root/minor diameter?
Also, do woodscrews like the GRK R4 really eliminate the need for pilot holes?
In the past I just used a very small drill bit to drill a pilot hole and then a drill bit about the size of the head of the screw to take out just enough material for the screw to sit flush. I realize the error of my ways now, but unfortunately can't seem to find a consensus on the best size bit for any particular screw size.
Should I just stop looking online and just line up the bit and screw so I get a bit close enough to the size of the screw root/minor diameter?
Also, do woodscrews like the GRK R4 really eliminate the need for pilot holes?