preboring


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pilot hole

A hole which serves as a guide for a nail or screw, or for drilling a larger-size hole.
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Wood takes screws well; preboring recommended for nails.
Mighty oak, mighty popular: white oak continues its tradition as an American woodworking staple
Preboring is needed for nails and screws, and the wood holds screws well.
Bloodwood is very hard, very tough and very red
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