How to Drill Small Holes Pro Preview

Tools & Materials You’ll Need:

1. Electric drill

2. Drill bits

3. Marker or pencil

4. Ruler

5. Clamps

Safety Tips Before You Start

Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry when using power tools.

Always wear protective goggles.

Drilling Holes Step-by-Step:

1. Mark the hole location

   - Use a ruler and pencil to measure and mark exactly where the hole should be.

2. Set up the workspace

   - Place your plank on a scrap piece of wood (to protect your table).

   - Secure the plank with clamps so it doesn’t move.

3. Set up the drill

   - The chuck is the part of the drill that holds the bit. It’s at the front of the drill.

   - If it’s a keyless chuck, turn it by hand to open or close. If it’s a keyed chuck, use the chuck key to loosen or tighten.

   - Loosen the chuck.

   - Insert the correct drill bit.

   - Tighten the chuck (but don’t overtighten—this can damage the bit or the chuck).

   - Check the drill’s rotation direction. If it’s spinning the wrong way, use the direction switch to fix it.

4. Drill the hole

   - Hold the drill straight (perpendicular to the surface).

   - Start slowly and apply steady pressure — don’t force it, or the bit may break.

   - Drill all the way through into the scrap wood underneath.

   - If the drill gets stuck, switch the direction and gently pull it out.

5. Clean up

   - After drilling, vacuum the sawdust.