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Wood screws in MDF...are pilot holes needed?

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bkenobi:

For the amount of time you will spend trying to get something to work, you could just spend the $20 and get a really cheap and basic right angle drill adapter.  The one Blanka posted is similar to the cheap ones.  Check Harbor Freight to see some options:

Adapter for $19.99 regular price:
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-angle-drill-attachment-with-keyless-chuck-92188.html

Whole freaking right angle drill with battery and charger for $19.99 sale price:
http://www.harborfreight.com/18-volt-3-8-eighth-inch-cordless-right-angle-drill-67043.html

If it were me, I'd get the drill and be done with it since that "man drill" is going to take a lot of time and driving to locate.  I'm cheap, so I recognize your reluctance to buy another tool after spending a small fortune already.  BUT, if you screw up that perfect finish, you'll be kicking yourself later!   :cheers:

EDIT: it appears the battery may not be included with that drill.  If not, just get the adapter IMO.

DataWest:

Just do glue it.  ;D

Necro:

Even with the angle adapter, will you be able to get enough pressure onto the screw in that space to actually push it in?

Billkwando:


--- Quote from: Necro on May 04, 2011, 02:26:19 pm ---Even with the angle adapter, will you be able to get enough pressure onto the screw in that space to actually push it in?

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I can't believe Dynamo were so lazy that they didn't make pilot holes. I guess I'm lucky that they routed a 2nd set of speaker slots at all......otherwise, I'd be making a "drill grill".

RandyT:


--- Quote from: bkenobi on May 03, 2011, 06:46:09 pm ---Adapter for $19.99 regular price:
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-angle-drill-attachment-with-keyless-chuck-92188.html

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I have exactly this tool, and it works well.  It's saved my keister more than a few times on different projects.  Just get one, and you can bask in the warmth of knowing that a situation like this won't be a problem again in the future.  :)

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