Any uni-bit (step drill bit) will eventually become dull with use. For the best performance, the flute and the tip should be periodically sharpened. A step drill is like a graduated drill that is used to drill holes in very thick metallic sheets. The first step on a drill makes a rather little hole, but […]
Continue readingIf you are a handyman at your home and take care of many HVAC issues yourself, or you work with an electric or bench drill press for your job, you know that step drill bits can be a lifesaver when you need to drill a hole through metal. The steps offer the chance to drill […]
Continue readingProjects with glass are sensitive and need to be handled with special care. You don’t want your glass material to break due to mishandling or using the wrong tools. When you need to drill a hole in the glass, this can be nerve-wracking because of the chance of breaking or cracking due to using the […]
Continue readingDrill sharpeners are an incredibly useful, new, modern, tool for almost any workshop. The Drill Doctor brand, in particular, offers high-quality, consistent machines that will stand up to even the heaviest workshop use. It’s easy to replace drill bits as you break them. Most workshops keep several in each size and material specifically because bits […]
Continue readingDrill bits can be the mainstay of any home project. Without a steady, sharp drill bit it could be impossible to get the job done! Let’s go one step beyond that to the need for your bits to stay sharp while you’re working on your project. Chances are you don’t have many spare drill bits […]
Continue readingDrilling into hard stone is a difficult task all on its own. Trying to bore a hole without the right equipment, though, is seriously asking for trouble. Not only could you foul your stone and ruin the project, but the wrong bit could quickly become dangerous to use. That’s why it’s key that you take […]
Continue readingOne of the most versatile tools that you need as a hobbyist or a professional woodworker is a router. A router is not only one of the versatile tools but is also crucial if you want to make great designs of different sizes and shapes. If you want to decorate the edges, trim the laminates, […]
Continue readingFor this guide, not only are we going to take a close look at six of the leading countersink bit sets currently on the market, but we will also discuss what to look for in a quality set. We are providing this to you so that way you will know what to look for when […]
Continue readingWhat is Forstner Bit? Forstner bits are a little bit different than most drill bits. They have a centering bit which lets you get right on your mark and drill exactly you want to drill. They have teeth on their outer edges (not always) which give you a nice clean cut on the sides of […]
Continue readingDo you know what a router bit is? Do you know how to use a router bit? Do you know which router bit to use for specific DIY jobs? These are just some of the questions I am going to answer in the following article. Listen, I know where you are right now because I […]
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