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", ...

Almost any general-purpose twist bit will do a decent job of drilling holes in metal. In fact, most drill bits labeled ...

If you want to create perfectly round holes in wood, metal, or plastic, you’re going to need a hole saw. These cylindrical saws are powered by any corded or cordless drill, and their hollow shape ...

Q. I’ve got to install a new interior door lockset. The door has no holes in it. I’m completely perplexed at how to drill the holes. Do I just grab my jigsaw? Should I just hire a professional to do ...

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, ...

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 ...

Four times the holes, four times the trouble. With the fate of repetitive motion injury looming due to the need to drill 1,200 holes, [bitluni] took matters into his own hands and built this nifty DIY ...

Drilling holes in tile can be tricky, especially if you’re not using specialty drill bits for tile. Attempting to drill tile with a standard steel bit designed for use on wood can cause the bit to ...

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