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Tapcon screws 3/16 by 1" 3/4
When you drill 3/16 hole in the cement block with a hammer drill for the tapcon screw
Do you drill the entire length of the screw, or just a pilot hole to get it started ? I was worried about it gripping? |
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Drill to the depth of the screw or until you are inside the blocks cavity.
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