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How to Adjust a Jointer
A jointer is highly recommended for jobs when you will be working with rough lumber. In fact, it’s often recommended as the first tool you should purchase to upgrade your workshop. A jointer’s purpose is to straighten and flatten boards for woodworking. The process of preparing a rough-hewn board for woodworking projects is called ‘milling’.Why…
How to Square a Board With a Jointer
You’ve got a new woodworking project and are excited to get started. You head to the home improvement store and stock up on the lumber you need. Then back in your workshop, you notice the stock you purchased has problems. Cupping, twisting, uneven edges — the pre-milled stock for sale at big centers is notorious…
How to Drill Angled Holes
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…
How to Drill a Hole In a Ball Bearing
Ball bearings have three primary functions. With a rolling or sliding motion, they can reduce the amount of friction between moving parts, allow for precise positioning of those parts, or help distribute and carry heavy loads. They are also attractive, smooth, and perfectly spherical, and come in many different sizes and materials. Ambitious or experienced DIYers…
How to Drill a Hole In a Coin
The most common reason to drill a hole in a coin is to make it into jewelry. Coins collected from your travels can be turned into earrings or necklaces, allowing you to keep those memories close. Another popular option is to make a charm bracelet with coins that were minted in years that have personal…
How to Drill a Hole In a Mason Jar
Mason jars are a beloved material of the crafty DIYer, thanks to their sturdy construction, attractive appearance, and versatility. When intact, mason jars can be used for storage or as a drinking vessel, but that’s not all they are good for. A mason jar with a hole in it can be used as a succulent planter,…
How to Drill a Hole In the Center of a Dowel
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 Center…
How to Drill Through Cast Iron
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.First…
How to Drill Holes in Shells
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…
How to Drill Into a Tree Without Hurting It
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…
How to Drill Out a Rivet
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 know…
How to Drill Through Acrylic Plexiglass the Right Way
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.What…About
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