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", ...

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 ...

If you’re having trouble making straight holes with your handheld power drill, an old CD can make for a cheap and effective guide. You can buy a dedicated drill guide at your local hardware store, but ...

Q: I have to install a new interior door lockset. The door has no holes in it. How do I drill the holes. Do I just grab my jigsaw? A: You don’t need special tools to drill the two holes required for ...

Q. I’ve got to install a new interior door lockset. The door has no holes in it. I’m completely perplexed at how to drill the holes. Do I just grab my jigsaw? Should I just hire a professional to do ...

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 ...

When plumbers and electricians need to drill a large hole in framing lumber or other material—to make way for pipes and wiring—they usually opt for a self-feed bit (above). Such bits max out at a ...

Four times the holes, four times the trouble. With the fate of repetitive motion injury looming due to the need to drill 1,200 holes, [bitluni] took matters into his own hands and built this nifty DIY ...

No workshop is complete without a good cordless drill. This essential power tool is your workhorse, responsible for drilling holes and driving in fasteners—tasks that almost every home repair or ...