Drilling

There’s nothing new about using masking tape on a bit to indicate drilling depth, but it can be difficult to tell when that tape sleeve hits the workpiece.

To drill perpendicular holes with a handheld drill, here’s an inexpensive solution.

I’ve used the WOOD magazine “Drill Press Speed Chart” for years, trying to keep it taped up on the perforated hardboard behind my drill press, but it kept falling off.

Get accurate, trouble-free results from your drill press by following these simple guidelines.