A dowel is a cylinder of wood. They can be any length. Standard wood dowel sizes range from 3/16 of an inch to two inches in diameter. While drilling a hole in the end of a dowel isn’t much more difficult than drilling into wood, centering the hole requires specialty accessories. Drilling Holes in the …
Experienced gardeners know that proper drainage is essential to maintaining the root health of plants. Some pots come with drainage holes in the bottom or on the sides. Clay pots are often sold without drainage holes, which can affect the health and vitality of your container garden. Follow these instructions to easily add a drainage …
There are many reasons you may need to drill through carpet, from getting power to a desk in the middle of the room, to running network cables for television or internet. Follow this guide to avoid unsightly snags created by drilling into carpet. Snag-free Carpet Drilling Methods for Drilling Through Carpet Many different techniques can …
Concrete has naturally high compression strength — you can drive vehicles on it without crushing it. It’s tensile strength, or ability to withstand being pulled in opposite directions, is not as high. Rebar, or reinforcing bar, increases the tensile strength of the finished product. When drilling through concrete, you may also need to drill through …
The technical term for cutting a groove in wood is ‘routing’. Routers are tools designed specifically for this purpose, but not everyone owns one, and they don’t fit in every space. Handheld drills offer greater flexibility than routers and, when paired with this guide, can be used to cut a groove in wood. Cutting a …
To an inexperienced DIYer, drilling pilot holes can seem like a waste of time and effort. You have to drill every hole two times, effectively doubling the amount of work. But without a pilot hole, the threads of a screw can act as a wedge, forcing material apart. Repairing damage caused by drilling without pilot …
When fitted with the proper attachments, an angle grinder can be used to smooth, polish or level concrete surfaces. You can use a wet or dry angle grinder. With the proper supplies, protective equipment, and step-by-step instructions, this job can be safely and easily completed by non-professionals. Using an Angle Grinder to Grind Concrete Before …
The power tool commonly referred to as a drill has two primary uses, drilling, and driving. They rotate at slow speeds compared to other power tools and do not feature a blade. While it might seem intimidating at first, a drill is a fairly simple machine that any DIY enthusiast should be able to master. …
Sooner or later every DIYer or home improvement enthusiast needs to drill a hole in wood. Beginners may be intimidated by this task, but the necessary skills are easy to master. Whether you’re drilling pilot holes or plumbing pass-throughs, proper technique will help you achieve even, straight holes. Drilling a Hole in Wood The actual …
Stainless steel is a popular material with many applications. It is valued for its resistance to rust, corrosion, and staining. Many DIYers assume you need special tools or training to drill through stainless steel, but it’s actually quite easy with the right tools and good instructions. In fact, the average handheld drill is perfectly capable …
When you have a project that involves cutting metal, an angle grinder can be used to complete the job with speed and precision. Angle grinders fitted with an appropriate wheel can cut through almost any metal, including steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, and copper. Using an Angle Grinder to Cut Metal Before you can …
The blade of your angle grinder is held in place by a locking nut. Changing the blade requires this nut to be loosened and removed. This is usually done using a special two-pronged wrench. A wrench that fits the size and shape of your angle grinder’s locking nut should have been in the box when …
