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If you’re ready to give your wood projects a bit of extra polish, here’s how to countersink a screw. How to Countersink a Screw The Easiest Way: Use a Countersink Drill Bit When drilling a screw into softwoods, like pine boards, you can indeed get the screw to go below the surface, but it typically chews up the wood at its entry point, leaving you with a rough finish. Countersinking your pilot hole prevents that chewed-up look from happening. The easiest way to countersink a screw is to buy a drill bit that drills a pilot hole and creates the countersink divot at the same time. Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room