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    I don't have a drill and I'm hanging a curtain rod. How do I get the screw started?
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    The tip of a screwdriver should work.
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    Can I use a 5/32 bit instead of a 7/32 bit for a pilot hole?
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    You need the pilot hole to be smaller than the screw diameter you will use, otherwise screws will not hold.
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    How do I start a hole in my screen door to put in a new closure?
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    You could use a punch or a screw driver. Just start the screw to puncture or dent the metal.
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    What is the max diameter of wood screw to put into the end of a 3/4" thick pine shelf?
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    Up to 1/8" diameter safely, anything beyond that would be risky.
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