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, ...
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 ...
Scientists in Iceland want to drill straight into an underground magma chamber. The project could offer clues about how volcanoes work, as well as create geothermal energy. The biggest hurdles are ...
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 ...
Drilling at an angle understandably gives woodworkers, particularly novices, the heebie-jeebies. This is a technical term describing the anxiety produced by having to do something that you know, based ...
If you've ever had trouble drilling a perfectly straight hole, the BullseyeBore is here to help. With three concentric laser rings, it not only helps you drill straight down, but also lets you know ...
There are three tool options to consider when drilling large-diameter holes in thick steel: twist drill bits, hole saws and annular cutters. 1. Twist drill bits. Especially in steel thicker than ¼", ...