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Retired – Husband, father, author of the Dreamer’s Alliance Series. When I’m not writing, I might be in my woodshop, working around the house or walking around with a camera. I might be having a beer with friends. You can find me on my blog at NoFacilities.com and on Amazon.
I prefer to drill small pilot holes for the deck screws. The cap from the screw box can be used to both center the holes on the joists and locate the screws the appropriate distance from the edge of the board.
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