Drilling holes

Drill a Hole in a Glass Bottle: Sometimes you have a bottle that just doesn't have enough holes in it. That one at the top comes in handy and has it's purpose, but sometimes you just need a hole on the side of your bottle. In this instructable I'm going to give some tips for drill…

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For most do-it-yourselfers, there will likely come a time when you'll have to drill a hole through a piece of metal. The tools and methods used to do it are almost as varied as the different types of metals out there. Here are 12 tips to make the task fast, easy and safe.

Learning how to drill a pilot hole correctly can literally make or break your project! In this article, we'll discuss why you need pilot holes and how to choose the right size drill bit to create a pilot hole for your wood screws.

No Fancy Bits Required Almost any general-purpose twist bit will do a decent job of drilling holes in metal. In fact, most are manufactured to drill through a variety of materials, including wood and plastic. The least expensive twist bits are made of high-speed steel (HSS), and these basic bits are just fine for most metal-drilling tasks.

Countersink first, drill the pilot hole second. That may sound backward, but it’s the easiest way to ensure a perfect countersink. Learn more now.

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A Kreg Jig is a helpful tool to have around the house. But if you're like me and don't want to spend $100 on a piece of plastic with holes, try this method. Yes…

For most do-it-yourselfers, there will likely come a time when you'll have to drill a hole through a piece of metal. The tools and methods used to do it are almost as varied as the different types of metals out there. Here are 12 tips to make the task fast, easy and safe.