Les Grossman
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Need some woodworking advice.
I'm making a shadowbox large enough to house 5 Sam Adams beer glasses. I've got 1''x 4'' planks I'm attempting to attach to 1'' x 10'' planks...but I'm afraid of splitting the wood. I took a smaller piece and drilled a pilot hole the distance from the edge of the wood I'd need...but the wood split every time when I attempt to get a screw through it.
Tips?
Drill a bigger pilot hole. If you are not sure of the size, just find a drill bit that is roughly the same diameter as the base of screw you are using (not the including the threads).
OR
If you have some wood clamps, just glue it together.