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Quick ‘n Dirty: Countersink

Quick ‘n Dirty: Countersink

Maker extraordinaire Craig Smith shared another quick work tip with us:

Sometimes I grab the cordless drill/driver, some screws, and perhaps a small pilot drill bit on a quick construction/repair project. The screws would be better if they were 100% flush and I didn’t grab a countersink bit, or perhaps I’m at a location without a countersink bit available. If I have a regular 3/8″ drill bit I can slightly (and carefully) drill a countersink divot. But often I just use the spinning Phillips head driver bit and swing the drill in a circular motion around the hole at an angle a few times to create a countersink area before I zip the screw in. A recommended countersink method… no. In a pinch where it needs to be done… yes.

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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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