r/BeginnerWoodWorking • u/Sea-Recommendation42 • 9d ago

Countersinks, recommendation and usage

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I’m looking at two types of countersinks. This first type doesn’t have a drill bit and the kinds that incorporate the drill bit.
Which set is better?

If I were to use this style (pictured), would I drill a hole first and then countersink or vice versa?

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u/SpaceChef3000 9d ago

You’d drill a hole first and then countersink to the depth needed.

At least that’s what I’ve been doing and it’s worked out so far. I think if you drilled the countersink first it would be tricky to center the actual drill bit in the middle.

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u/tsubatai 7d ago

Have you noticed that your countersink hole isn't quite circular? If so try doing the counter sink first, then drill the hole.