So what's countersinking? A lost art to those not in the trade it might seem. But if you're looking to have your screw heads laying flush to the surface it's imperative to countersink. It looks professional and neat and hey doing a great job is something to be proud of.

First measure your screws. You'll need to know this in order to choose the right drill bit whether it's a regular or countersink bit. The drill bit and the screw need to have the same diameter.

Then measure the length of the screw side by side with the drill bit. If it's an inch-long say then mark an inch off on the drill bit with a strip of masking tape.

Once you've marked where you want to place the screw it's time to get drilling. Drill down as far as the masking tape - this pilot hole will be exact length of the screw.

Next select a second drill bit. This one should be the same diameter as the head of your screw.

Measure the length of the head against this second drill bit. Once again mark it off on the bit with masking tape.

On top of the original hole drill down to the length of the masking tape. This is the countersink hole.

You now have two holes on top of each other one for the thread and one for the head. By hand screw in the screw until it can stand upright.

Then pop a screwdriver bit and drill the rest of the screw in. It should now law flush rather than protruding slightly.

And that's it you've successfully countersunk a screw. Nice one!

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