Wood Screw Pilot Drill Size

The easy way to find the right size pilot drill for a wood screw is to hold the screw up to the light and compare the shank of a drill bit - it should be approximately the same size as the "minor diameter" of the screw.

The easy way to find the right size pilot drill for a wood screw is to hold the screw up to the light and compare the shank of a drill bit - it should be approximately the same size as the "minor diameter" of the screw.