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Pilot holes matter most in harder wood, edge-fastening, and precise hardware placement, while soft material and small screws sometimes allow a direct drive without trouble.
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Screws near the edge of wood split material more easily, so success depends on pilot holes, edge distance, and controlled driving rather than on force alone.