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How to Build a Wooden Lattice Screen
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Step 5: Drill 5/16-inch pilot holes through the center of the countersunk holes.
 Drill a 5/16-inch pilot hole through the center of each of the countersunk holes in both posts. You will not need to drill pilot holes into the 2 X 4 cross pieces.
Drill pilot holes through the center of each countersunk hole.
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