Hi all, I am using pocket screws to build the face frame for a cabinet I am building. The wood is pecan and it seams quatersawn, very very hard.
while trying to screw the stiles to the rails of the face frame the stiles are spliting as I am driving the screws.
Is there any thecniques I can use to prevent this from happening?, Is there shuch a thing as pre-drilling the stiles if I am using pocket screws.
Oh I forgot in a couple of cases, I actully manage two break two screws while attaching the rails to the stiles.
Any help woule be great.
Thanks.