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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