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Drill a pilot hole of the correct size (as wide as the screw shaft without the threads). You will have a much easier time, and you won't split the wood. https:

• mc32 8y ago
  Of course, I meant if you don’t have those things at your disposal at a given time.
  • stcredzero 8y ago
    To start a screw, I've sometimes dug out a divot with the screw or a knife. That way, at least I've removed a little material that might spread apart the grain near the surface.