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", ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. So, you've just purchased a shiny new Makita-branded drill from your local hardware store. With the power of this spinning wonder, you can ...

Drilling holes in tile can be tricky, especially if you’re not using drill bits for tile. Attempting to drill tile with a ...

A hole is nothing. Or more precisely, it’s the absence of something—wood, metal, concrete, or any number of different materials. Since holes are nothing, why do we care about them and how to make them ...

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, ...

A drill bit is what actually cuts into the rock when drilling an oil or gas well. Located at the tip of the drillstring, below the drill collar and the drill pipe, the drill bit is a rotating ...

It’s often said that you don’t need a drill bit; what you need is a hole. How you make that hole is up to you, but it’s a given that you want to make it as efficiently as possible. The drill bit, ...

Adding a larger drill press table and fence to your drill press will allow you to drill consistent holes along the same plane every time, as well as provide support for larger pieces of wood. Here are ...