Screws, Pilot and other tips...

[deansewell]

Hi,

I am building a deck and am just ordering the parts. I'm not sure exactly which deck material as yet, but hopefully hardwood 100 x 25 (any recommendations?

I was going to use Stainless Steel screws, probably m8 x 2.5" (as per another recommendation in this forum).

To speed up the process of drilling pilots, countersinking, etc... I was going to get a No. 8 Screwdigger:

"¼" hex shank. Professional quality. Drills, countersinks and counterbores in 1 operation. For use with No. 8 and No. 10 Plug Cutters"

Is this the correct piece of kit for this job or am I missing the ball a little here?

Thanks for any tips.

 

[WabbitPoo]

deck screws dont need predrilling, in softwood at any rate. built lots of softwood decks but no hardwood, so if you opt for the latter try a few test screws in an off cut before bothering to pre-drill. Even a small deck will use many many screws - believe me you dont wanna be bending over for twice the time if at all possible!