Dennis Bauman

How to Drill a Hole in Glass With a Dremel

Broken glass

When it comes to drilling a hole in glass with a dremel, you want to be sure that you follow all of the steps. If not, it can easily break the glass by cracking or chipping it. You wouldn’t want to damage your project! Safety Equipment Before you get started, you are going to need …

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How to Drill a Hole in Plastic

Drill bit kit

When drilling into a piece of plastic, you need to be careful l and take your time. It is extremely easy to crack this brittle material. As plastic is everywhere- you will likely need to drill into it at some point when tackling DIY home projects. Can You Drill Into Plastic? If your project requires …

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How to Change a Blade on a Skilsaw Circular Saw

Skilsaw circular saw

Skilsaws are special kinds of circular saws that are more powerful and can be used for various purposes. The blade is the heart of the saw, and this article will teach you how to change a blade on a Skilsaw circular saw. How to Change a Blade on a Skilsaw Circular Saw The blade you …

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How to Cut Concrete Blocks With a Circular Saw

Concrete blocks

Whether you’re building a patio or making yourself a nice fire pit, you will find yourself needing to cut concrete blocks at some point in the process. The good news is, you don’t need a concrete block cutter to get the job done. Here’s a guide on how to cut concrete blocks with a circular …

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How to Drill a Straight Hole Without a Drill Press

Being able to drill a straight hole without the use of a drill press can be a very useful skill if you need to work in a small space with a hand drill or driver. Locations like walls or cabinet doors are the kinds of spaces where it can be important to be able to …

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How to Drill a Hole in a Rock to Make a Necklace

River rocks

Rock jewelry is fun, unique, and can remind you of a favorite place or experience. This is a great way to make an artistic statement without having to go buy an expensive gemstone or a necklace that was not made by hand. Rock necklaces are relatively easy to make if you know the proper steps …

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How to Drill Angled Holes

Person drilling angled holes in a piece of wood

Sometimes certain projects will require that you do not drill straight into a piece of wood. You may need to create angled holes from time to time, but this does not have to be a scary, or difficult thing for your to do. There are some necessary tips and tricks that you can follow that …

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How to Drill Through Cast Iron

Cast iron pot

Cast iron can be challenging to work with. It is not a hard metal and it can splinter or crack if you do not drill it properly. However, its more than just picking the correct drill bit for cast iron. Drilling through cast iron is more about technique than it is about the proper tools. …

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How to Drill Holes in Shells

Seashells

If you love beachcombing, you may have collected a lot of shells that you would like to turn into some kind of art, or make into jewelry. It might be intimidating to think about drilling a hole into one of your shells to make it into a necklace or to use it for another artistic …

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How to Drill Into a Tree Without Hurting It

Trees

Drilling into your tree may seem like it will damage the tree. Most trees have a process known as compartmentalization that will help it to heal after you drill into it for a treehouse or another project. By choosing the right tree and limiting how many holes are added into the tree, you can drill …

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How to Drill Out a Rivet

Pop rivets

Do you need to know how to remove a rivet? There are many projects where you may need to drill them out, so it helps to understand the process first. The rivet is a fastener and there are likely many of them placed around your home. I made sure to include everything you need to …

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How to Drill Through Acrylic Plexiglass the Right Way

Drill

Drilling plexiglass can be challenging because it can be prone to cracking or melting when it is drilled. There are some important steps that must be followed to make sure that your drilling process goes smoothly and creates a good end result. Traditional drill bits and traditional drilling processes can cause damage to the plexiglass. …

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