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A pilot hole helps prevent wood splitting

Removing a narrow core reduces outward stress from the screw.

Output

A seated screw with lower risk of a split board

Input

A screw driven near the edge of a wooden board

Input

A screw driven near the edge of a wooden board

A seated screw with lower risk of a split board

Relationship

Drill a hole slightly smaller than the screw body before driving. The screw threads still grip while displacing less material.

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