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All done Thanks all for the help & advice.

Looks as though screws provided were M4 & 25mm in length but as initial question was re drill bits I was using a 3mm drill bit for pilot hole as per YouTube advice because the solid internal screw shaft sans threads was 3mm MDF is 19mm thick so the 25mm long screws provided would have breached...

MDF / table surface top is 18mm thick and legs are steel hairpin legs 90cm height Screws provided with legs were 26mm length so am using 16mm length screws from own set with integrated washers Legs are overkill for small surface size of MDF but 90cm was needed as using next to kitchen counter...

Just to clarfy 3mm is width & length is 16mm Will link info about legs in moment

Ha very true but issue is that there is broken drill bit stuck deep in the hole That is what am looking for potential solutions for now

Screw shaft without threads 3mm so 3mm pilot hole

Issue is that the hole does not go through & out other side It is a recess hole to attach legs onto bottom of the table unit So will remove drill bit more frequently on the other holes but not sure how that one can be salvaged other than filling in & positioning leg slightly to the side Legs...

Ok additional question. Was pre-drilling into the MDF for pilot screw holes and the drill bit broke off too deep to recover. Have ordered some 3mm cobalt drill bits for other holes but not sure of best action to take other than repositioning the leg and the others to compensate.

Thx Also cats do indeed rule

Hi Quick query Was given a surface-top portable dishwasher for Christmas but no space on kitchen surface as cupboards are too low Have ordered 600mm x 400mm x 18mm MDF with moisture protection and 4x 90cm steel hairpin legs to make a temporary structure on which to keep the appliance...