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DRILL BIT sa AUGER sa COUNTERSINK & COUNTERBORE sa DRILL BIT DEPTH STOP sa DRILL BIT SHARPENING sa DRILL BIT STORAGE sa FLY CUTTER sa FORSTNER & MULTISPUR DRILL BIT sa HOLE SAW sa REAMER sa SPADE DRILL BIT x BIT (DRILL) xx DRILL Tip suggests using finish nails (with heads removed) as improvised small drill bits. Tip on making drill bits from the wire in heavy-gauge coat hangers. Tips on selecting the correct fractional size drill bit for use with a number size machine screw. Tip: How to clean saw blades and wood bits with a mixture of "Drano" and water. Woodboring bits. A primer for the home craftsman. Metalworking dial indicator can be used in a woodworking shop to check setup on machines. Photos show how to use the gauge to check runout on a drill press bit, to detect wobble in a table saw blade, to verify jointer tables parallelism and to check the roundness of tubing. Advice on selection and use of five different drill bits (twist, brad-point, spade, saw-tooth, and masonry). Combine drain cleaning wire and twist drills to make long, flexible drill bits. Tips on selecting and using the new generation of screws designed for power driving, including drywall screws, particleboard screws, self-tapping screws, etc. Also looks at four types of drill bits that drill all three segments of a pilot hole in one operation. How to make a long drill bit for guide holes from coat hanger wire. The best way to drill a big hole. A guide to hole saws, spade bits, self-feeding boring and auger bits, and forstner bits. Brad point bits can be ground at home from conventional, triangular-pointed steel-cutting twist drill bits. Tip: Make small drill bits from sewing-machine needles. Tip: Grind flats on the shank of a "Rotohammer" bit. This will facilitate removing stuck bits using a crescent wrench. Tip: Water helps cool a drill bit and keep a mixture of wood and paint from sticking to the bit. Make an 8-ft. long drill bit for cutting a hole in the foam core of stress-skin panels. Make a quick-change drill bit (with built-in countersink) that fits over the hexagonal shaft of a Phillips bit. This makes it possible to drill pilot holes and drive bugle-head screws without having to change bits. Shopping for drill bits. Choose the right one for easy drilling through wood, metal or synthetics. Looks at twist, auger and spade bits along with pipe-and-conduit bits and hole saws. Faster, better drilling for finish carpenters. Specialty drill bits and accessories speed work and improve accuracy. Tips on using countersinking drill bits, plug cutters, nail spinners, specialty bits, etc. Modify twist drills for wood by grinding them into brad point bits (spur bits). Tip: Use the spiral cutters from a pencil sharpener for smoothing small-radius internal curves in wood. Spoon bits. How to fine-tune these bits used by Windsor chairmakers. How to cut and use the duckbill spoon bit joint. Tips on using a multi-spur bit. Make your own long drill bits to drill holes for long threaded rods. Tip: How to make a regular twist drill bit cut a slightly larger hole. Make screw-pilot drill bits from oil-hardening drill rod. Tip: Make tiny drill bits (1/32" or less) from an ordinary sewing needle. Tip to keep tiny drill bits from breaking during use. Modifying drill bits for boring plastic. Milling and drilling. Using machinist's metalworking tools (end mills, boring heads, slotting saws, combined drill/countersinks and T-slot clamps) to advantage in woodworking. Choose the right drill bit for the job. Comparing the major bits (twist-drill, brad-point, Forstner and multispur, powerbore, auger, and spoon). What they do and how they do it. How to select, use and sharpen drill bits. Drill bit basics. Tips on boring a pilot, starter, and countersink holes. Tip on determining the correct size drill bit for screw pilot holes. Drill bit basics. The best way to bore holes. A guide to the various styles of bits available for use with an electric drill. Basic carpentry. Part 13. Drills and bits. How to make machine spur bits in your own shop. How to regrind twist drill bits into machine spur bits which are much better for drilling into wood. Using the wood lathe as the grinder provides a tool rest for ease of regringing. Overhead transparency master shows 7 styles of drill bits. Tip describes a quick, cheap way to make a drill bit which cuts a smooth hole through a kite's vinyl tubing. Shopsheet. Chart of 70 drill sizes (1/16" to 1/4") and the corresponding decimal equivalent. A guide to twist drills. How to make a tool for taking burrs off holes drilled in sheet metal. Tips on using special low-speed shaping bits from Portalign to cut decorative moldings, shape edges of boards, etc. using a portable electric drill or drill press. Sorting out specialized drill bits. Illustrations of many special purpose drill bits and a description of their use. Eight styles of drill bits and their use are summarized. Tip: How to turn a nail into a drill bit to drill pilot holes. Make your own deep hole drill. Temporary repair for a broken drill bit by using a steel "splint". How to pick the drill to fit the tap. Equivalency tables are included. Boring tool is used to cut holes in paper, leather, rubber, canvas and other soft materials. Workshop minicourse. Tips on using drill bits to bore pilot holes. What to do if your only drill bit (of that size) breaks in the middle of a drilling job. Drill bits. A comprehensive guide to the latest hole-boring tools. Amazing new circle cutter that uses a 1/4" drill. How to get the best from twist drills. Which to buy, how fast to drill and what cutting fluids to use. The best bits for boring wood. How to machine your own D bits. A lopsided drill bit with only one cutting lip which will drill holes dead true, exactly its own size, and as long as the bit. Some wood boring problems can be solved by using bits with flat bottom profile, like the multi-spur and Forstner bits. Tips on sharpening included. How to choose and use drill bits like a pro. Looks at twist bits, spade bits, screw-pilot bits and special-purpose bits. How to drill big holes in almost anything. A look at what is available in drill bits for large holes. Tip for eliminating side play (bending) on small-diameter drill bits. Tip on straightening bent drill bits. Quick-change drill bits. A comparison of the two available systems (adapter and combination tool). Tip on using a shank from a nail to predrill a pilot hole. How to calculate the drill size (diameter) for numbered machine screws and the drill size for a clearance hole. Drill bit extender consists of a simple collar (with 2 set screws) and a length of 1/4" steel rod (up to 4-ft long). How to make your own paper drill from hollow steel tubing. Power drill bits and boring tools. What is available and tips on their use. Tip on using a file to remove burrs from the shaft of drill bits and router bits. Tip on using a small finishing nail or brad in place of a standard bit. An introduction to screw drills, both one- and multiple-piece bits. How to turn a nail or brad into a drill bit. Sewing-machine needle can be used as a tiny drill bit. Drilling and boring holes in wood. An overview of the more popular bits. Tip on gripping tiny drill bits in ordinary drill chucks. Guide to drill bits and accessories. Tip on highlighting the engraved markings on drill bits. Profile of the Portalign Shaper Bits, a slow-speed bit designed for use in an electric drill. They can deliver fancy cuts similar to a router or shaper. An explanation of the drill bit numbering scheme, plus a chart of bit sizes to use for pilot hole and shank hole for screw size 6, 8, 10, and 12. Brad point bits. How to select, sharpen and use. Understanding and using self-centering drill bits to drill hinge holes. A-Z of hand tools. Center bits. How to use and how to sharpen. Tip on making inexpensive "drill bits" from round wire nails. Bits for boring. Describing the variety of drill bits available and their uses. A brief look at spoon bits, center bits, bradawls and twist drills. Tip: Bicycle spokes make good drill bits for small holes. Tip: Use a rubber ball to reduce breakage of small diameter drill bits. Tip: How to straighten bent drill bits. Tip: Use a toothbrush to clean wood chips out of a rotating drill bit. Drill bits and boring. Tips on what bit to use and the best way to bore a particular hole. How to select the proper bit. How to drill and care for bits. Tip suggests having two sets of drill bits under 3/8" to increase accuracy, one set for the drill press and a second for the hand drill. Tip: Grind flat spots onto the shank of small drill bits to keep them from slipping in the chuck. Tip: Duct tape "fan" attached to drill bit will clear wood chips. Drill bit basics. | |||||||||
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