31.   Or, let the epoxy set, drill a small pilot hole, and drive in the screw.

32.   Push the screw directly into the pilot hole.

33.   The epoxy patch will also hold screws and nails, though it is best to drill a pilot hole first.

34.   The job will be easier, however, if you drill pilot holes first.

35.   The pilot holes are smaller in diameter than the nails.

36.   The other hand positions the screw in the pilot hole until the screw bites into the work.

37.   The pilot hole should be slightly smaller than the thread diameter of the screw.

38.   These sizes are for pilot holes in hardwood.

39.   They require no drilling of pilot holes and they work well in all wall panels of almost any thickness.

40.   To fasten boards with nails, first drill pilot holes to avoid splitting the wood.