I pre-drill these to the specified size, however if the pre-drilled hole is a bit small and the knob is too tight, DO NOT re-drill with a larger drill bit. Doing so could cause the knob to crack or chip. Use a Dremel tool to enlarge the hole gradually and use water as a lubricant while doing so. Standard epoxy works to attach the knob, however, avoid using 5-minute or quick set epoxies.