COUNTERSINK VS COUNTERBORE

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What's the difference between countersink vs counterbore? How do you make these holes in wood, and why? Find the answers here!

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A countersink hole is an angled or conical hole that allows you to drop the head of the screw below the surface of the wood.

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Use countersinking to hide flat head screws at or just below the surface of the wood. Then fill with wood putty.

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Anytime you drive screws, you should consider drilling countersink holes first. It gives a more finished appearance

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A counterbore hole is a cylindrical hole with a flat bottom that can be used to hide screws or bolts deeper inside the wood.

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Counterboring is used for hiding the head of a bolt or socket head cap screw.

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Counterboring is a good option for furniture you may want to disassemble in the future, such as a large bed.

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It is also used in conjunction with a washer to prevent a pan head screw from getting pulled into the wood.

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Which to use really depends on your project and how you want it to look.

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