Today’s Tip: Countersink 1

Countersinking minimizes splitting MyFixitUpLife — Countersinking the ends of deck boards to minimize splitting

Countersink, verb: to set the head of a screw or nail slightly below the surface of the piece being fastened.

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A licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor, he writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.

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Today’s Tip: Countersink 1

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