If you’re having trouble making straight holes with your handheld power drill, an old CD can make for a cheap and effective guide. You can buy a dedicated drill guide at your local hardware store, but ...
China begins drilling a six-mile-deep scientific well named Shendi Take 1 to explore the depths of the Earth and its secrets.
Suppose you need to modify an enclosure by drilling a hole in it to install a drain (or for some other purpose). How can you do this in a way that leaves a perfect hole with a minimum of work? First, ...
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way to help maintain a drill bit in a straight line," said an inventor, from Norton, Ohio, "so I invented the DRILL GUIDE. My design ...
If you've had to follow any DIY video or guide that involves drilling into materials, chances are you've been instructed to drill a small hole in the material before inserting in your screws. While ...
A drill press offers better accuracy and more power than a standard handheld drill. Here’s why it should be one of the first standalone shop tools you invest in. All woodworkers, from amateurs to pros ...
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Cut a hole in wood the right way

Hargreaves explains the best way to use a hole saw. “Slow the drill as the diameter increases, keep the saw square, and clear dust regularly to avoid burning.” He adds, “Tape the face, clamp a backer, ...
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Attaching the blended fuselage/wingskin laminate to the airframe on the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet requires accurate drilling of hundreds of fastener holes. Source: AMAMCO For six decades, “you get ...