A little lubricant will make the job a lot easier.
Have you ever snapped off or stripped the
head of a screw while trying to force it into hardwood?
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Before screwing into hardwood
you should always pre-drill a "pilot hole". A pilot hole should generally be
about ½ the diameter of the screw in hard woods and ¼ in softer woods.
Sometimes even with a good pilot hole, a stubborn screw will refuse to go any further.
To solve this simply rub a little moist bar soap or paraffin wax on the threads to act as
a lubricant. This is especially useful with soft metal screws such as brass and aluminum.
Note: Do not use oil or grease as these products may leach out into
and stain the wood.
WoodZone
Woodworking Retail Store 2263 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29169.
803-233-3764
Offering in stock supplies for furniture making, finishing,
carving, turning, and other forms of woodcraft.
