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Enlarging a Hole made by a Hole Saw
I drilled several holes in my desk to put some grommets using a 7/8" hole saw bit. Unfortunately, I realized afterwards that the hole was supposed to be 1" to fit my grommets.Then, despite knowing...
View ArticleHow to identify a wood drill bit from a metal drill bit - and does it matter?
I have a drawer of tons of drill bits from all over the place - many donated. Almost all of these bits are dull black or gold-ish colored and don't have much else in the way distinguishing them (that I...
View ArticleIs there a way to extend the length of a dowel blade?
I recently purchased a dowel blade from a hardware store, and it won't cut through a 2x4. Is there anything I can do to cut dowels from the 2x4 for mushroom cultivation?
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New to woodworking, appears synthetic wood(?) can't be penetrated by electric...
New to woodworking and I am trying to get into it as a hobby while fixing up stuff around the house.In the above image link (Desk fix), I'm trying to fix this desk. It needs joints for the legs because...
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Am I selecting the correct drill bit for this job?
I'm new to woodworking so hopefully this question falls within this exchanges guidelines, please advise if not.I'm trying to drill the screw below into plywood as shown in the photo:There will be a...
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Why do I go through so many philips bits?
When fastening 2x lumber I keep grinding down the bits. I predrill a hole and a push hard as I can on my hammer drill but still wreck the bit. I'm using 2.5" gold screws. Can anyone help with a better...
View ArticleHow do you drill concentric holes of different diameters on a drill press?
Often times I need to drill maybe a 1/4" hole, all the way through the piece, and then a 3/8" or 1/2" hole half way through the piece in the same spot. It is often imperative that these holes are...
View ArticleWhat is the best drill bit for MDF?
I want to drill holes in MDF of varying thicknesses, laid out to sub millimetre precision. In other words, I need the positioning of the center of the holes to be accurate to within a half millimetre...
View ArticleTiny core bits for broken screws
I have on several occasions broken screw heads in pieces where I can't readily access or cut into the joint they're securing. Is there such a thing as a tiny core drill bit for cutting around what's...
View ArticleAre there square-taper drill bits larger than 1-1/2" for hand braces?
A project description instructs to bore 1-3/4" through-holes into a benchtop to insert round tenons from legs. ("Herculaneum Workbench", book: Ingenious Mechanicks, Chapter VI, p106, by C. Schwarz)I...
View ArticleForstner Bits without Brad Point?
I'm trying to drill holes most of the way through a block of wood to mount magnets which will be attracting metal through the solid face of the wood.Because of how quickly magnetic attraction falls...
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Wood bit vs Forstner bit for cam connector holes
I am wanting to fix my MDF cabinet together with cam dowels and connectors (I rent, so for ease of moving I want the option to flatpack. Of course I will glue up when I get somewhere permanent, don't...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between a black oxide bit and a titanium bit?
I have a black oxide bit and a titanium bit but do not understand what the difference, if any, is between them. Is it how long they last or how they cut the wood? Anything on this would be great!
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How to connect these iron strips to an MDF board?
I am making shelves for shoes using MDF boards. The place where I want to mount them is between two wooden pillars of the staircase, so I thought about having the planks a little larger than the space...
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Why is my countersink bit making hexagonal holes?
Every time I use my countersink bit, it creates a hexagonal hole.I've tried a hand drill, an electric drill, drilling fast, drilling slow, soft pressure, firm pressure - virtually every time it will...
View ArticleWhat are the differences between a single flute countersink bit and a five...
A recommendation in a book says "The countersink must have only one flute and must be ½" diameter".As far as flutes on a router/drill bit are concerned - reading other questions here on woodworking - I...
View ArticleWhat are the pros/cons of HSS vs Chrome Vanadium in drill bits?
I need to purchase a set of brad point bits (all I own are split point). I see some that are High Speed Steel (HSS) and others made of Chrome Vanadium (Cr-V), and I'm not sure how much the steel should...
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Are there disadvantages to quick-change drill and driver bits?
I've heard different names for the 'groove' that allows drill bits and driver bits to be used in a quick-change-type drill. For simplicity I'm referring to the thing labeled 'power groove' here.I...
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How can I drill a D-shaped hole to make a custom wood knob for an old stove?
I have a very old (1940's) Kenmore stove/oven that has almost no info online about it -- and have been looking and failing to find replacement knobs for years now. It has an extra large D-shaped gas...
View ArticleHow to remove a 25mm drill bit stuck in oak sleeper
Whilst pinning three layers of oak sleepers together with oak dowels, I have managed to get the 25mm diameter auger drill bit stuck.Is there any oil or lubricant that I can use to try and release the...
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Advice for drilling dowel holes in a circle for an adjustable joint
My husband is making my daughter an adjustable pikler climbing frame and we are trying to work out the joins.I think the best way would be to do 8-dowel joins then with a bolt and nut through the...
View ArticleWhen should I use a tapered drill bit vs straight drill bit for...
I looking to buy a set of countersink bits and I'm seeing both tapered and non-tapered versions. Is this personal preference or is there a reason to use one other the other? I mostly work with...
View ArticleScrew together possible soft and hard wood types with pilot holes and finding...
This is my first DIY project with wood and I'm already over my expected/set budget and timeframe so I want to ensure I don't make as many more mistakes before finishing the project, but whatever...
View ArticleGrinding down my endmill/drill/rotary bit's shank
I have another router with a 1/4" collet. I want to be able to use my 3/8" shank CNC endmill on it.So I'm thinking of grinding the shank to 1/4". Here's how I'm gonna do it:I'll put copious amount of...
View ArticleUsing tape to thicken shank of the endmill/rotary bit/drill
My router has a 1/2" collet to take 1/2" shank bits. I also have this generic CNC endmill whose shank is 3/8". I want to be able to use this endmill with the router.Can I apply painter's tape (or...
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Cutting a stack of paper into a shape with a router [closed]
Apologies if this is not the right forum, but it seems to be a place full of people who would know how to do this.I have a stack of a paper like material (papyrus, if it makes a difference) and I need...
View ArticleWhat type of drill bit is best for following a long pilot hole in wood?
My plan is to rout a 1/4" wide channel in 3/4" plywood cutout, then glue it facewise to a similar 1/2" plywood cutout, forming an internal 1/4" pilot hole lengthwise that is square in cross-section....
View ArticleAdapting a 4-jaw drill chuck to hex shanks?
I'm a novice woodworker doing some basic projects. I recently acquired a drill press and a set of hole saws with hexagonal shanks.The hole saws have a disturbing tendency to come loose from the drill...
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1/2" and 3/4" plywood cabinet - query about length of screws
I built a cabinet from big-box plywood. I used 1/2" for tops and bottoms and 3/4" for the sides.This 16"dx22"hx30"w deep cabinet will be inset into the wall and fastened to the studs (so the back 12.5"...
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How to use a very large Forstner-style bit
This Forstner bit is 92mm in diameter, it's very large. I need to make a clean hole into a block of wood.Looks a bit dangerous, or looks like there's a risk to break the bit or tool.So how am I...
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