Drilling
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Drilling Holes: Five Fast Facts
Drilling holes is a task that every woodworker must do. But boring a hole and getting a good result can be two entirely different things.
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Making a Threaded Insert Guide
Installing threaded inserts perpendicular to the wood’s surface can be challenging, especially when starting them. But here’s how one reader makes it easy.
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PROJECT: Cylindrical and Round Object Drilling Jig
A jig to steady round objects, and let you successfully drill holes in them.
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How to Make and Install Custom Wood Plugs
Using counterbore bits and plug cutters to cut wood plugs that will perfectly match your project.
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Make a Cribbage Board Using a CNC Router or Templates
CNC makes drilling the 240-plus holes accurate and efficient.
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Make a Drill Press Mortising Fence
How to make a quick, easy and accurate mortising jig. It consists of a fence fastened to a base that clamps to your drill press table.
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Build Face Frames with a Shop-made Doweling Jig
This simple doweling jig is easy to make. All it takes is a little scrap and a couple of bushings.
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Build a Dowel Joint
Learn how to make dowel joints quickly and successfully with a doweling jig.
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Adjustable Angle-Drilling Jig
How to make an adjustable angle-drilling jig for your drill press.
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What is a Twist Drill Bit?
Take a closer look at the most widely used of all drill bit types; they will cut anything from wood and plastic to steel and concrete.
