There are three tool options to consider when drilling large-diameter holes in thick steel: twist drill bits, hole saws and annular cutters. 1. Twist drill bits. Especially in steel thicker than ¼", ...

The average do-it-yourselfer hates to drill metal, especially steel. We don’t know how many questions readers have submitted and we’ve answered on that topic over the years. Even the most enthusiastic ...

Creating a hole in a piece of glass might seem difficult, but with a power drill and glass drill bit, it’s actually pretty easy to accomplish. Unlike typical drill bits that can easily crack or ...

One clever tool can turn a fiddly, annoying job into a breeze – and the Quadsaw is such a solution for cutting square or rectangular holes in plaster walls. I have a special section in my shed for ...

Pilot holes are an unfortunate but necessary evil in carpentry. Skipping this step is one of many common mistakes that people make when using a power drill. Sometimes you can get away with skipping it ...

Drilling holes in tile can be tricky, especially if you’re not using specialty drill bits for tile. Attempting to drill tile with a standard steel bit designed for use on wood can cause the bit to ...

A drill press is a must for more serious forms of woodworking, but there are several options at difference price points.

Diablo Tools offers the AMPED Rebar Demon 4-Cutter Full Carbide Head Dust Extraction Hammer Drill Bit System for concrete applications. Diablo made dura-carbide withstands up to 1,800°F of intense ...

Q. I’ve got to install a new interior door lockset. The door has no holes in it. I’m completely perplexed at how to drill the holes. Do I just grab my jigsaw? Should I just hire a professional to do ...