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Tip: Make a drill bit depth stop from a piece of dowel.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER Summer 1987 (v.3#2) pg. 24

Shop test of the Arco Model #1500 set of adjustable twist drill stops.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #171 Mar 1976 (v.26#3) pg. 22

Tip on using a short piece of rubber hose as a depth stop when installing drywall screws with a power screwdriver.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #363 Nov 1995 (v.45#10) pg. 48

Tip: Use a length of perforated strap as an adjustable depth gauge when using a portable electric drill.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #18 Dec 1983-Jan 1984 pg. 12

Tip: Use a masking-tape "flag" around a drill bit as a depth stop.
FINE WOODWORKING #46 May-Jun 1984 pg. 14

Adjustable depth-stop for a backsaw.
FINE WOODWORKING #57 Mar-Apr 1986 pg. 8

Tip: A wooden block with a hole will make a servicable depth stop when using brace-and-bit.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Spring 1979 (v.10#1) pg. 37

Handsaw jig serves as a depth stop, guide and gauge. Very useful for cutting dadoes by hand.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1981 (v.156#1) pg. 87

Adjustable depth-stop rod for a portable drill.
POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1975 (v.206#3) pg. 156

Tip: Use a short length of dowel with a hole drilled through the center to control depth of hole when using a hand-held electric drill.
WOOD MAGAZINE #1 Sep-Oct 1984 (v.1#1) pg. 24

Depth stops for a constant depth in holes drilled with a brace-and-bit.
WOODWORKER Mar 1987 (v.91#3) pg. 219

Tip: A simple depthstop for backsaw or dovetail saw will produce cuts of the same depth.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1978 (v.2#6) pg. 7

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