Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Kitchen Cabinets - Countersink

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Tone0322
11-15-06, 11:24 AM
When hanging the cabinets, do I need to a countersink drill bit to make my holes in the cabinets? Or, can I just drill a 3/16" hole and drive through my 2 1/2" wood screws into the studs?

These two methods seem to be at the forefront of everything I am reading. Everything says that you need to countersink everything.

marksr
11-15-06, 11:57 AM
Counter sunk looks better but I don't think it is a requirement.
Tone0322
11-15-06, 01:10 PM
Thanks for the info. I just posted this message again because I couldn't my original posting. Thanks again!

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Wirepuller38
11-16-06, 07:33 AM
Countersink screws used to fasten stiles together (and/or filler strips) on front of cabinets.
Use washer head screws to fasten to wall. Do not countersink screws used to fasten to wall.
Wayne Mitchell
11-16-06, 01:39 PM
Wirepuller is correct. I think they are called cabinet screws. Available at a big box store near you. The larger head helps keep them from pulling through the back of the cabinet after wifey puts her 480# of dishes in. They are also stronger in shear then the drywall screws some guys use to save money. I don't recommend using DW screws.
Just Bill
11-16-06, 04:38 PM
What wayne said, use cabinets screws, they are larger diameter than drywall screws(so stronger), and have a flat washer type head.