Choosing The Right Size Pre Drill Bit

Choosing The Right Size Pre Drill Bit | Beginner

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4 жыл бұрын

Today we're talking about choosing the right size pre drill bit. Pre drilling is important in woodworking and carpentry, to prevent the risk splitting or cracking your work piece. Therefore, in this video I'll cover two options for choosing the right size pre drill bit, and show you some examples of what happens when you do and don't pre drill.
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@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

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@wolfgang4468 4 жыл бұрын

Now that's what I call succinct! Only the important stuff in a minimum of time without being superficial, clear advice to memorize - thank you!

@TrainingHandsAcademy 4 жыл бұрын

Wolfgang, you are always so supportive! Thank you.

@wolfgang4468 4 жыл бұрын

Honor to whom honor is due! :)

@ljeanwoe 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@nickpaulie 8 ай бұрын

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

@hammerhead844 7 ай бұрын

Being in pretty good shape for a 71 year old grandma, I decided to put the last 3 planks of my deck back because waiting around for anyone to do it, I’ll be dead before that. They’re 8’ long, 4” wide and I got them in place. I started putting in the nails because they already had the holes underneath them. They only went halfway in and would not budge. So I took them out and decided to look online to see what was going on. I always look for the shortest videos - long ones bore me. You made it precise, to the point and now I know what I’m going to do. Thank you and may God bless you, Joan 👵🏼🪛🧰

@EricSiegelPredicts 2 жыл бұрын

10 years ago, there would no quick, straightforward way for a layperson like me to get these fundamentals. Cool!

@BoraHorzaGobuchul 9 ай бұрын

Books and magazines, mate

@williamgibbs71 2 ай бұрын

@@BoraHorzaGobuchulwhats that?

@edwawriw4367 Ай бұрын

@@BoraHorzaGobuchul he said "quick and straightforward"

@siriosstar4789 Ай бұрын

just install a few screws near the end of a board and you are instantly educated .

@MrDrob82 4 жыл бұрын

"When in doubt, pre drill" Best advice yet! Great video. So glad i found your channel! Been very helpful as a beginner DIY-er

@TrainingHandsAcademy 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are here! Thanks for watching!

@illtalkifyoulllisten5833 4 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. I’m just hanging up a curtain rod and even the simplest task can seem like rocket science when you’re uninformed or uneducated. Thanks for this. Some additional feedback: You chose great viewing angles. I can’t tell you how crucial that is for beginners. You spoke very clearly. Your reference material was pretty helpful. Keep up the good work!

@DRFoodReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I wish all DIY videos were this clearly presented. Great work and very helpful for my project.

@Sixty5South 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed! Straight to the point with no fluff and extras - Perfect for this beginner DIYer. THANK YOU!! +subbed

@TrainingHandsAcademy 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the pacing of our videos. Thanks for the sub Sixy5South!

@matthewkentdavila 17 күн бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 16 күн бұрын

Glad you think so. Thanks for the comment.

@matthiaslamparter 3 жыл бұрын

Living in Japan and can't speak the language, so can't ask anyone in the hardware store for assistance. This vid helped me a lot and love the positiv energy!

@suvijakengr3374 4 жыл бұрын

Thank for your Professionalism from Thailand.

@KenjiiH Жыл бұрын

Great visuals and explanation. I've never owned a drill and had no idea the complexity. Thank you!

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TinaFrias-ot7hj Жыл бұрын

Your instructions, tone confidence come through, great job. Thank you. You answered all my questions not making me feel stupid.

@aikainnet 3 жыл бұрын

I watched 3 other videos before this one and you explained things in such a way that a novice understands.

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thank you!

@mr.joeblack3831 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information. Thank you so much. Beautiful presentation. The best most succinct advice for woodworking I've ever seen on KZfaq.

@TrainingHandsAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment!

@NebulaM57 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping it short and sweet! Great info and demonstrations! Just what I was looking for! Well done!

@iamreallyright Ай бұрын

Very useful. Thank you for pointing to drill charts.

@TrainingHandsAcademy Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

@nunukatoney8509 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I don’t know why I’m barely finding your channel and I’m definitely subscribing to your channel. I’m in a construction class and your videos are helping me understand better. 😊

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing... Yes, I'm currently on the wrong side of KZfaq's algorithms... it's all a game with them. :) Let me know if you have questions.

@mountainbikerdave 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Akilli315 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing some basics. The cross sections are great teaching tools. I appreciate the effort.

@TrainingHandsAcademy 4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@EltonHurtis 3 жыл бұрын

Simple and straightforward! Thank you!

@donsatman2273 8 ай бұрын

Very informative and helpful. I always crack the lumber. Exactly what I needed to know. Many thanks!

@TrainingHandsAcademy 8 ай бұрын

Glad this helped you out.

@garciaavila5260 3 жыл бұрын

right to the point. Great ... I don't like commentary when I'm in the middle of something. Thanks!

@mollypercocets9041 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I had to take the time out and leave a comment, quick, short, and right to the point. Earned yourself a new subscriber!

@TrainingHandsAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Molly!

@jenw1116 2 жыл бұрын

Quick, easy, concise. Perfect how to video. Thanks 🙂

@TrainingHandsAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jen!

@villemononen5303 6 ай бұрын

Perfect! Thank you!

@TrainingHandsAcademy 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@rosale8533 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Such a good teacher!!

@thamilttt 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Very helpful!

@TrainingHandsAcademy 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

@mungbean345 Жыл бұрын

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!

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for commenting.

@amirmurray9916 3 ай бұрын

very simple very helpful!!!

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment

@stexecutor1 4 жыл бұрын

Concise and to the point. Good video.

@timenavigator9643 3 жыл бұрын

Finally a video on the subject I enjoyed

@nickpaulie 8 ай бұрын

Many thanks. That's much useful indeed

@TrainingHandsAcademy 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jagannathan6321 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video

@gf2e 2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@SteveH-TN Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video & information. Appreciate your excellent presentations.

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting... feel free to comment on more videos. ;)

@aj7803 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Hope you are well. Very helpful video

@sherrypayton6871 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for. Or assuming everyone know this stuff! I’ve learned very valuable info from you. Thank you!

@ball3r425 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent guide. Informative and it the point! Thanks so much.

@frunomaol5069 2 жыл бұрын

Short, sweet and useful. Go raibh maith agat.

@brentneahring2797 Жыл бұрын

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.

@roamsweethome4895 4 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and am enjoying your tool basics videos, especially the router ones. Could you put together a beginner/newbie playlist to make navigation easier?

@TrainingHandsAcademy 4 жыл бұрын

I'll work on that Roam Sweet Home. Thanks for the comment!

@randall4402 2 жыл бұрын

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

@valescatel 3 жыл бұрын

So simple and helpful, thank you 😊

@sussexseaangler1858 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Raised_by_God 6 ай бұрын

Very helpful thank you 🙌🏻

@TrainingHandsAcademy 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@four1629 11 ай бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 11 ай бұрын

Let me know how it goes!

@Shazzkid 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@ArpitRawat 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect. No minimum “10 mins” chatter like other videos.

@TrainingHandsAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

I try to keep it straight to the point. Thanks for noticing and commenting.

@amrfwws4461 3 жыл бұрын

1:09 This been so helpful thank you.

@_1Marisa 11 ай бұрын

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.

@TrainingHandsAcademy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Reach out if you need help.

@guyseanz 2 жыл бұрын

Right to the point in 3 minutes and no yada yadaaaa!

@djjoeykmusic Жыл бұрын

Great video Thank you

@anuarawang1784 4 жыл бұрын

TQ for sharing knowledge. Keep it up.

@SharkHustler Ай бұрын

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

@hempcacaogoji831 3 ай бұрын

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.

@calpal9983 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!

@frankvaldez2769 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Great information. 👍

@rfgewrfgfrg7398 3 жыл бұрын

that was so helpful, thank you

@rosseng1008 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Super helpful.

@ianmackney3089 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. Thanks.

@robertoutlaw2182 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rashoodshubair857 4 жыл бұрын

great help😀. thank you

@blairrayner240 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@bjazz68 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much.

@user-fg8jo1cf2e Жыл бұрын

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

@kkmatthew 25 күн бұрын

Good 👍👍😊😊

@michaelfrederick7546 Жыл бұрын

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

@JanineMKartist 2 жыл бұрын

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

@allpro7cf257 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@SoloACE88 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!!!

@TrainingHandsAcademy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing Mike! 👊

@JFomo 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@rickyaranda3160 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@TrainingHandsAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@AmericanPeasantry Жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

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

@yoshioramirez9983 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@mayoutoobid 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. :)

@EdwardPasternak 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@EdwardPasternak 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrainingHandsAcademy Thank you for your advice, much appreciated!

@peterquailman2460 3 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks!. . .

@enufots4621 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

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

@enufots4621 Жыл бұрын

@@TrainingHandsAcademy Thanks for the quick response! I always wanted to know. Great video!

@zero450571 Жыл бұрын

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

@response207 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

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

@amazingheroart 2 жыл бұрын

You’re awesome

@jerryohhh 3 жыл бұрын

you look jhonny sins 😅✌

@Ringolero Ай бұрын

I start with the drill and end with the driver

@lunes-1 Жыл бұрын

👍

@durtyd9625 13 күн бұрын

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

@MattJMT 2 жыл бұрын

Learn something new again!

@asbelheim6143 2 жыл бұрын

Counter Sync?

@sikandersahani2485 3 жыл бұрын

I'm opretar this machine

@alybhanvadia1860 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Great question, yes it does.

@kauerpc 4 жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy 4 жыл бұрын

Are you referring to "self-tapping" screws?

@kauerpc 4 жыл бұрын

@@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

@blogomfox 2 жыл бұрын

come to brazil

@TrainingHandsAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Never been

@blogomfox 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrainingHandsAcademy we have trees

@GrumpyDoughnut7 Жыл бұрын

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

@TrainingHandsAcademy Жыл бұрын

Been there! lol

@biggiedickson Жыл бұрын

Tighten your chuck and run it in reverse quickly.

@thegeneral5716 5 ай бұрын

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.

@TrainingHandsAcademy 5 ай бұрын

Great comment. Thanks for sharing.

@ProTechEpoxyFloors 3 жыл бұрын

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

@tycox8704 8 ай бұрын

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

@Adam-zw1ck 19 күн бұрын

🤦‍♂️

@vladtepes97 Ай бұрын

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.

@TrainingHandsAcademy Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your option. Hope you are doing well.