Ye Olde Precise Drilling Technique
Pretty sure this one goes back to the dawn of time. But unless you’ve been living under a rock here is a quick and easy way to drill precise holes every time.
Tools required for this project
Tape. Marker. Drill Bits. Measuring Tape
Step One: Measure up the bit to the exact depth you want to drill to.
Step Two: Mark your line on the bit.
It is hard to see my mark but it is there if you look in the photo.
Step Three: Get ready for the “good stuff.” Now wrap a piece of tape around the bit to mark the depth.
Step Four: Drill until your tape guide is flush with your surface.
This will ensure you don’t drill too deep or too shallow. It’ll be just right!
Now you can drill like a pro every time! Even if your just a DIYer! Watch for flying tools!
Optional Steps: I grabbed my compressor and blew the shavings out of the holes
Since I want an exact depth, I don’t want have shavings built up at the bottom. The fine tip blow gun is perfect for this.
Hit the holes with sand paper to clean them up really quickly and avoid splinters. Notice the difference in the two below.
I used my mouse sander but regular sand paper and elbow grease would work just fine too.
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