OK but a screw is better......simple ..right? Yes and as always, it depends. Something so common so simple as to be invisible and un noticed but screws and drivers really do deserve a little thought and attention.
https://knowledge.axminster.co.uk/screwdriver-bits/Pilot holes and some lube are good things when you will attach workpieces with screws, but don't predrill anything just drill the holes
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Obviously the article is written with power driving screws but hand driven screws share the same information.