Drilling can be done with a power drill or a hand drill. Most drilling these days is done by a power drill - either cordless or corded, but if the hole is tiny and hard to get at, a hand drill might be more useful. Cordless drills are invaluable for getting into awkward places, too.
The first thing to think about when drilling is safety. Always wear goggles to keep those bits of flying debris out of your eyes. Sawdust, masonry dust or tiny splinters of tile all cause untold damage to the eyes. It is also a good idea to wear a dust mask.
Choose the correct type of bit for the material you are to drill; you can’t drill wood with a masonry bit or vice versa. Attach the drill bit to the drill securely. If you are going into a wall, make sure there are no power cables or water pipes behind it. If you are drilling into something slippery like tile, then place some sticky tape over the spot. This will help to stop the point of your bit from slipping and it helps to stop the tile from shattering.
Keep the drill perpendicular to the drilling surface. Sometimes it’s a good idea to make a little nick at the spot where the drill is to enter. You can tap the point of a nail into it, or use a bradawl, then start the drill slowly. Hold the drill with both hands and let it do the work. There should be no need to apply any pressure. If it won’t go in - or if there is lots of smoke and heat - check that you have the right drill for the job.
If what you are drilling is moveable, clamp it down. Never try and hold the item still with one hand while drilling with the other; that’s a recipe for disaster. There is usually some splintering at the exit hole, so if you need to drill right through an object and want a nice neat finish, clamp another piece of wood tightly to the back of it. Slowing the drilling speed as you reach the end will also help to reduce tearing.
If you are drilling inside, the lady of the house will thank you for taping a small bag to the bottom of the hole before you start drilling. This will catch most of the debris and save a big clean-up when you’ve finished.
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