I'm not sure who posted the advice (I think it was Leon) about Tapered Bits for drilling pilot holes. I bought a set from Woodcraft (sorry no gloat paid full price) and used them yesterday on a tool stand I'm making. They worked very well, drilling the pilot hole and the countersink in one shot sure is nice. Plus I was able to use my compact ion driver, even with 1-3/4" #8 woodscrews. So thanks to whomever made the original post.
Thanks for Tapered Bit Advice
Jun 10, 2008
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What are these "Ion" drivers of which you speak, a new style fastener? LOL
It is a nano version version of the engine that drives the starship Enterprise.
I think 'ion' is street-lingo for Lithium Ion ...
Nah, it's the propulsion system used by the Eymorg in=20 the epiosode "Spock's Brain". Don't ask me why I=20 remembered that, 'cause I don't know.
Okay ya busted me I own a Skil Lithium Ion compact driver, wasn't sure how to spell lithium so I left it off. I usually don't use it for that type of job, I doubt it would have driven the screws without the tapered bit.
I think he omitted the R from iron. I think he's driving the screws in with some sort of a golf club.
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you talking about something like these or something different?
Yelp those.
"Brain and brain and what is brain?!!!!!!!"
Heaven help me, I still remember the dialog of that episode...
Fascinating!
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