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5.
Wrap a piece of electrical tape around the drill bit, spaced 1-1/4” from the drill bit tip. This will act as a hole depth
indicator when you drill each pilot hole. Pilot holes should be drilled at least 1-1/4” deep. A little bit deeper is acceptable
but do not drill less than the required 1-1/4” depth.
6.
Drill 3/32 X 1-1/4” pilot holes through the lower holes in the U-channel’s sides. Only use the lower holes to anchor the
floor 6x6s to the U-channels.