I am ready to begin IPE deck (1X4 boads) and last year purchased larger diameter s.s. screws that require 3/8 countersink with pilot hole of 3/16. I am looking for recommendations on manuf. of combination drill/countersink to use for one step approach and where to purchase the combination bit for these size screws. ( Most comb. bits I have seen have smaller pilot holes.)
I also welcome suggestions on alternative of doing coutnersink and drilling in two steps and again would appreciate specific recommendations on brand of countersink and drill bits that work well with IPE.
Any other suggestions for screw-plug approach to attaching 1×4 deck would be appreciated.
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Some comments and pics of ipe installation here I think
http://quittintime.infopop.cc/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=Gallery&Number=5991&page=&view=&sb=&o=&fpart=1&vc=1
regards
mark
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Edited 6/7/2004 4:39 am ET by MARKCADIOLI