Rectal_Reptile

Rectal_Reptile t1_iyd6qki wrote

Wood screws are fine for this. Match the size to the hole in the metal plate, or a bit smaller. Since you're probably screwing in thin wood trimming (meranti wood?) You can never go wrong with drilling a pilot hole. Use a drill that's a bit bigger than the shank of the screw in this situation.

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Rectal_Reptile t1_ir5ez25 wrote

I know you have drill bits, but if you're drilling in sheetmetal (hinges), I might advise on using a step drill bit.
These work alot better on drilling holes in thin metal and enlarging holes. Twist drill bits tend to "grab" sheet metal, and when enlarging holes break off at the small cutting area (dulling).

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