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You may need to use the sandpaper to smooth out the edges.

Wipe over the area with a clean cloth to remove dust from scraping. Prepare — Any hole larger than 1cm in diameter with a cavity behind it will need bridging material.

Peel away the backing and place a square of adhesive fibreglass mesh firmly over the hole. Allow at least cm around the outside edge of the hole. Cover — apply a layer of Spakfilla Rapid. For the best seal, use a putty knife or a flexible filling blade to take the Spakfilla across the area in multiple directions.

Once the hole is covered, use a single downward stroke to remove any excess product. Strengthen — Using fine sandpaper, lightly sand the area and spread a second layer of Spakfilla over it.

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Depending on the size of the hole or if the mesh has been exposed when sanding, you may wish to repeat this process once more, after allowing a day for drying. The goal is to have the pilot just big enough that the main cylinder of the screw can fit into the pilot hole, but the threads will dig into the wood, creating that solid connection you need.

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Once you found the right size drill bit, load it up in your power drill. Drill the pilot hole, making sure that you drive it in as perpendicular to the surface as possible. This will give you a slower speed than drilling, allowing for more control of the screw when you drive it in.

Drive in the screw like you normally would with any other screw, making sure to start off slow and picking up a bit of speed if you feel comfortable. The Best Tech Newsletter Anywhere. Join , subscribers and get a daily digest of news, comics, trivia, reviews, and more.

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