How to use a woodworking drill

                                                  

The drill is one of those basic hand tools every woodworker needs to have to make holes and drive screws, but it requires some finesse and a little practice to get the most out of them. They are either corded or cordless and they come in different styles.

The most common style is the standard twist drills because they serve for general purpose drilling. They work very well in wood especially if you are drilling pilot holes for screws but they can leave a slightly ragged hole if you are drilling holes for dowels or plugs. In that case, it will be better to use the brad point bits.

The brad point, otherwise called the spur bit has a sharp point at its centre which prevents the bit from wandering when you start drilling. The spurs on either side make the hole smoother so that you come out with a cleaner and more accurate hole.

Next is the Auger bit which works in a similar way to the brad point but it has a centre crew tip which enables the bit pull itself into the wood when you are drilling a deep straight hole. It is available in various lengths so that if you need to drill a hole several feet deep the Auger bit will do the job.

If you are drilling much larger holes, the Forstner bits are your best bet. You may need to clamp a scrap piece of wood on the exit side to help with the blow out. Forstner bits come in various diameter sizes and they are capable of drilling overlapping holes but if you need to drill holes of even larger diameters, you will need the hole saw since a hand drill will require a lot of power to turn.

If you don’t have a drill or these bits you can order from an online tool store.

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