Kreg Pocket Screws and Bits question

Bob Wiggins

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When shopping on line for Kreg pocket screws I see both #7 and #8 screws for sale. The bits I see for sale have a .170" pilot diameter which is close to a #8 screw diameter.

My question is: does Kreg make a bit for a #7 screw or are some manufacturers just trying to screw us up? :rofl: Thanks, Bob
 
It really doesn't matter since the bit doesn't drill a pilot hole. The screws are self-piloted. The step on the drill bit only creates the initial hole for the screw to sit in and removes some wood that doesn't need to be caught in the threads of the screw (clearance hole, i think it's called).
 
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