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, ...

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 ...

Have you been avoiding the drill setting on your power drill? Is it only really used on the screw setting for flat packs etc? This one’s for you. Like all DIY tasks the most common mistakes can be ...

How to build and install solid hardwood floating shelves! Learn how to scribe uneven walls to get the BEST fit, how to drill straight with easy tools, and the best brackets to use! Get all of the tips ...

As one of the many design flaws that should be fixed before you sell your home, crooked handles can really throw off the look of your kitchen. Holes drilled at bad angles, warped wood, incorrect screw ...

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 ...

The straightness of a hole is a typical question in the course of any deep-hole drilling project. The industry standard guarantee for straightness is less than 0.001-in. run-out per inch given good ...