Seriousness , accuracy , “clear” mind , enough time , excellent preparation , good woodworking tools are some of the tthings you should have , in order to make correct wood drilling to your wood .
The process of the wood drilling is an irreversible process and if you make even a tiny mistake , there is no way to fix it .
What can you do , reverse time or glue the wood shavings back together ?
So in here you should be very careful with your actions and proceed , only when you’re 100% ready and certain .
Let me help you in this drilling process , sharing some drilling basics and “secrets” in order to have the best drilling results and a timeless drilling guidebook .
What is drilling wood ?
The wood drilling is the process that you make specific circular holes of several sizes and depths , in the mass of wood , using several specific cutting equipment as drills and bits .
See in HERE some of the most basic hand drills , some brace & bits to buy , for your drilling .
Can you drill straight , into wood ?
Yes you can drill , but you should be always careful not to push the wood’s fibers and make cracks .
What Drill is Best for wood ?
The best drill for wood is only the appropriate drill for the specific drill you want to do .
The wood drilling requires specific materials and design shapes for your drills and bits , in order to make holes to it and not damage it .
Why use a wood drill bit ?
We use the wood drills , because we can make perfect and controlled holes to any type , size , density , specifications and shape wood as boards , et.c .
Are wood drill bits , Different ?
Yes , they are and they have pointed tips of carbon steel or HSS ( high speed steel ) and spiraling fluted body , in order to remove the wood’s chips , while they’re drilling and all these with the maximum of precision .
Can in use a Screwdriver , Instead of a drill ?
Yes , you can use a screwdriver as a fast and quick solution( and clumsy solution of course ) , but if you want precision and top drilling job , you need the appropriate drill and bits .
Do i need a Specialized drill Bit for wood ?
Yes you certainly , need the appropriate drill for wood , because the metal bit aren’t so smooth while drilling holes and you’ll damage your wood piece .
What Kind of Drill , makes holes in wood ?
You need the brad point drill bit to make holes in wood , because they’re are W shaped and they have centered point in order to make clean exit holes .
What Power Drill , do i need for wood ?
A power screw drill , a screw gun , the drill presses of course with the huge variety of drill bits and a hammer drill can do he job .
What kind of drill Bit , for wood ?
You can use the carbon steel or the HSS ( high speed steel ) , for your wood drills . The wood twist drill bit is for extreme precision and the tapered drill bits are for not ripping the mass .
Can i use Metal bits for wood ?
Yes you can , but they make rough holes and they “hurt” the wood’s fibers .
Can i use a Carbide drill Bit , on wood ?
Yes , you can .
What HSS , Means on a dril Bit ?
The HSS mean high speed steel and how different the shank is made , in order to have straight and reduced tapered work .
Can you use HSS drill Bit , for wood ?
Yes , there are top drill bits made to be tough and have resistant to heat .
What is Better , HSS or Titanium drill Bit ?
Theh titanium are better drill bits , because they can last 3 times longer than the HSS and the reduce fristion .
Can I use Cobalt drill bits on wood ?
No , you shouldn’t and you’ll damage wood .
Should you Lubricate drill bits ?
Yes , you can lubricate drill bits in order to reduce the friction and the heat caused from drilling especially in the hardwoods , but not always is needed .
See in HERE , how i discovered the lubrication process , in my old days .
What is the best drill Bit for Harwood ?
You need clean edges drill bits , for the tough hardwood mass in order to penetrate the wood’s mass without splittings and make it the best possible and “clean” you can , through all the hole’s length .
Do you drill wood , Fast or Slow ?
You should drill holes slow or with medium speed , to avoid heat and the expansion of the metal , caused from heat .
What happens if you drill , Too Slow ?
You may damage and tear the wood’s fibers . It need the appropriate speed and you should judge and adapt , according to the type of wood you have to drill .
Not too fast , not too slow and of course certainly not too fast , in order to avoid the metal expansion .
What happens if you drill , Too Fast ?
You’ll face metal expansion issues and your hole , won’t have the exact dimensions you wanted when you started to drill .
What kind of drill Speed , is needed for wood drilling operations ?
You should adapt to your wood type you have to drill and of course no matter what , you should avoid the too fast speeds .
The softwoods , need slow speed .
What happens of you use Concrete drill Bit , in wood ?
You won’t have the exact and correct holes , you need for your wood project , if you use an inappropriate drill bit , as the concrete drill bits are . You holes will be rough and you may damage wood big .
Yes , you can if you don’t have any other drill bit around , but it’s not the appropriate bit for your wood and you should face uniform and roughness problems .
What Color drill Bit is for wood ?
The silver is the right color for the wood drill bits .
How Hard , should you Push when drilling ?
You should adapt your physical pushing power while drilling to the wood type you have and its hardness or softness , and always never push to hard , to avoid overheating of the metal bit .
How do you drill a 45o hole in wood ?
You should start vertical and while drilling you should move to go to the 45o degrees . It’s not hard .
How can i drill a hole in wood , Without a drill ?
You can use your chisels for the job .
Can you drill MDF ?
Yes , you can but with extremely attention and slowly . If you’re carefull enough , you can make a totally perfect hole , regrerdless the “strange” texture of the MDF , with the glue stuff and the different density the MDF has , instead of real wood .
Is it Safe to drill Plywood ?
Yes , it is and you should be very careful when you drill near the edges , in order not to damage , break the entire area .
See how can you nail a pin near the edges without cracks , in HERE . Do the same with your drills .
How do you drill wood , Without Chipping it ?
You can use an adhesive tape for the two sides of the hole and then start to drill slowly . Many people do this : they start drilling from the one side and then they turn the wood around and drill from the other one .
This is maybe good for the chipping but if you lose the marks , you’ll ruin everything .
How do you drill , without Breaking wood ?
You should go slowly and not using the biggest bit from the start , proceed slowly adapting your muscular power to the wood’s fibers , go first to the 50% of the thickness and then proceed to the 100% , always slowly and not fastening at the end .
How to drill hole in wood ? ( quick summary )
Make your marks , take the appropriate bit and your chunk drill and do it .
Yes , you can make your drills with a chisel maybe or a manual screwdriver or or a pin or something like that , but your correct and appropriate drill and bit and your drill press , is the answer for perfect wood drilling .
Start measuring , proceed to your marking with 100% precision , choose the suitable drill and bit for the hole , start slowly , continue slowly and steady and finish with the same speed and not faster , because you’re reaching the end .
Keep woodworking and let happiness drill inside you and stay for ever .