Stop splitting the end of a deck board by burning it in

[@sourhippo]

“Cauterise” the wood? Lmao you’re just drilling a pilot hole with a screw my guy

[@docthompson1]

Because you are predrilling

[@Nerdfighter1123]

"Don't ask me, it just works" 😓

[@jpcc815]

I didn't know this one. Finish carpenters taught me to predrill . Even on decks we predrill now

[@JessedoesDIY]

I still predrill when I'm doing finish work. But for rough work, especially on decks and sheds I always do this. Glad I could help!

[@jpcc815]

@@JessedoesDIY same💯 framing installs are way different than finishing installs. Especially fastening.

[@outthasky]

Crowd source the “why” on this one. The internet will absolutely offer content.

[@rayleblanc7209]

Simple Hack. Use side cutters and cut the sharp tip off the screw. Guaranty will not split the wood.

[@christopherisherwood2508]

Wearing off the coating of your screw by doing this

[@danielrosic2960]

I like to use #7 countersink bits, the kind that have the black plastic cylinder at the top. Creates the perfect little pocket for trim head screws. For larger deck screws, you can even ream out the hole a little bit. If you know guat I mean 😏

[@daverossi915]

So why not pre drill?

[@alfaromeo6985]

Exactly.

[@robertrickman3531]

..many times..

[@jamescrawford9565]

BRILLIANT!

[@RPCMarcoT21]

Sweet