How do I attach the screw eye in wood (in the best way)?

[Plupp 587768]

Hi! Probably a silly question here but how do I securely and best attach this screw hook/eye to our pergola's posts? (95x95)? I was planning to set up sun protection using steel wire. I don't want to accidentally damage the wooden post in the process. Should I pre-drill? Or just screw it in gently by hand?

Best regards

 

[Plupp 156538]

It's never wrong to pre-drill with a bit that's slightly smaller than the diameter inside the threads. In a 95 post, I think it's difficult to crack the post with such an eyelet, but it may become very tough to screw it in without drilling.

 

[Höghus]

If you have delicate fingers, it is recommended to use this bit for the screwdriver

or this one


/Höghus

 

[Fairlane]

I would pre-drill. If it then becomes difficult to screw in, I usually just thread a screwdriver through the loop and turn, that usually suffices.

 

[Plupp 587768]

Hi! Probably a silly question here, but how do I secure this screw hook/eyelet in the posts of our pergola (95x95) in the safest and best way? Planning to install sun protection using steel wire. Don't want to accidentally damage the wooden post in the process. Should I pre-drill? Or just screw it in carefully by hand?

Best regards

Thanks for the answers, everyone!