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[–] mortimer 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

You could also just drive the screw in without drilling the hole first. Seems pointless. Besides my Parkside cordless drill has a quick release where you can remove the drill bit and have the appropriate screw bit ready to go.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Only available in 3/16", which is almost certainly too big to drill the pilot hole for whatever screw you're then going to drive with it.

[–] pelya 3 points 2 weeks ago

It's not for pilot holes, it's for situations when you strip your screw head but continue screwing the hole out of spite.