Drill a centered hole...

[froglips]

I might not have invented the wheel, but hey someone did....

While using my egg beater drill to drill 5/32 holes in the center of 3/16 dowels (making circular knitting needles), any drill bit I tried would wander off the center mark.

I tried both 118 degree twist bits and brad point.

By accident, I took the twist bit and rotated the drill in reverse.

The bit stayed in the center mark/divot and left me with a nearly dead on starting hole.

Once started, I then drilled in the forward direction, bingo!

It reminded me how you pull a saw towards you to start the cut.

Jim

 

[Joe Scharle]

That's an old trick, but it might be new to the 'tips' editors at the various mags. Submit it! Look forward to seeing your name in print.

 

[Travis Porter]

That's an old trick, but it might be new to the 'tips' editors at the various mags. Submit it! Look forward to seeing your name in print.

It may be an old trick, but I have never heard it before, and I will be using it. I only have to drill out for handles on 38 doors and 40 drawer fronts so it is a VERY timely tip!

I'm with Joe, submit it!!

 

[jerrye]

That's an old trick, but it might be new to the 'tips' editors at the various mags. Submit it! Look forward to seeing your name in print.

Just make sure to change the direction back if using power drill. LOML's uncle once drilled 2 holes with a spade bit turning in reverse. He thought it was a dull bit. Took him most of the morning. Talk about determination!

 

[Bigdog72]

It may be an old trick, but I have never heard it before, and I will be using it. I only have to drill out for handles on 38 doors and 40 drawer fronts so it is a VERY timely tip!

I'm with Joe, submit it!!

Travis, dumb question. Do you have a jig for drilling the handles? (like what tool don't you have?) But if you don't, I have the one from Sommerfeld and it works. You are welcome to use it if you need it.

 

[Gotcha6]

Remember too, this'll only work in wood. Doing it in metal will dull your bit. DAMHIKT :BangHead::BangHead::BangHead:

 

[Sealeveler]

Great tip,thanks.If it is old then I must be too young.Tony