- Can I drill a hole in concrete?
Yes a high-speed masonry bit is used on concrete, concrete block, cinder block, brick and...
- What’s an auger bit used for in drilling?
It primarily used for cutting deep holes in all types of...
- What type of drill bit should I use for cutting a large hole for a new door lock?
For larger holes use a hole saw. They range in size from about 1 inch to 4 inches. They have a pilot bit and a saw-toothed circular...
- I’m drilling in some wood, where I will probably hit some hidden nails. What bit should I use?
A spade bit is a good choice, because they are relatively inexpensive and you can resharpen them with a...
- I need to drill a 1-inch hole in a piece of wood. What bit do I need?
For drilling medium sized holes in wood, a spade bit is a good choice. Common sizes range from frac14 inch to 1frac12-inch. They can also be...
- What drilling bits do you recommend for general use?
For drilling smaller holes in a variety of materials, choose a high-speed steel twist bit. These can drill holes from about 116 inch to inch in...
- How big of an access hole should I drill in my birdhouse?
It varies depending on what type of bird youre trying to attract, but a good average size is 1frac12-inch...
- How do I select the right drill bit?
High speed steel is good for general purpose. Other metals such as titanium reduce friction and last longer. Cobalt is a good option for...
- How do I choose a cordless power drill?
For occasional around-the-house chores, a lightweight 9.6V model is a cost-effective choice. It will drive about 50 screws between charges....
- Can I drill a hole in concrete?
Yes a high-speed masonry bit is used on concrete, concrete block, cinder block, brick and...
- What type of drill bit should I use for cutting a large hole for a new door lock?
For larger holes use a hole saw. They range in size from about 1 inch to 4 inches. They have a pilot bit and a saw-toothed circular...
- I’m drilling in some wood, where I will probably hit some hidden nails. What bit should I use?
A spade bit is a good choice, because they are relatively inexpensive and you can resharpen them with a...
- I need to drill a 1-inch hole in a piece of wood. What bit do I need?
For drilling medium sized holes in wood, a spade bit is a good choice. Common sizes range from inch to 1 inch. They can also be used on...
- What drill bits do you recommend for general use?
For drilling smaller holes in a variety of materials, choose a high-speed steel twist bit. These can drill holes from about 116 inch to ...
- If I buy a cordless drill, what volt-model should I buy?
A 12-volt model will handle the needs of most D-I-Yers. For bigger projects a 14-volt or higher model are a good choice. For lighter duty, a...
- What type of drill do you recommend for do-it-yourself projects?
Most consumers use a 38-inch model that reverses, has variable speed and has a keyless chuck. You should get one that draws at least 3.5...
- What are some attachments besides drill bits I can use on my drill press?
You can use rotary rasps, sanding attachments and even a rotary planer for small...
- How does the number on the shank of a drill bit relate to its size?
Bit diameters are usually marked by a single numberthe numerator of a fraction. For example, an auger bit, which is marked by 16ths of an inch,...