How to Drill Small Holes Pro Preview

Tools & Materials You’ll Need:

1. Electric Drill

2. Drill Bits

3. A marker or a pencil

4. Ruler

5. Clamps

Safety Tips Before You Start

Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry around power tools.

Use protective goggles and gloves if available.

Drilling holes Step-by-Step:

1. Mark the hole location

   - Use a ruler and pencil to measure and mark the exact location for the hole.

2. Set Up the worksplace

   - Place the plank on top of a scrap piece of wood.

   - Secure the plank to your workbench with clamps.

3. Set Up the drill

   - Identify Your Chuck Type

   The chuck is the part of the drill that holds the bit. It is located at the front of the drill.If it's a keyless chuck, turn by hand to open/close. If it's keyed chuck, use a chuck key to tighten or loosen

   - Loosen the Chuck.

   - Mount the Right Drill Bit.

   - Tighten the Chuck — Overtightening the bit risks damaging it or the chuck. This risk is more prevalent for the keyed chuck.

   - Check the drill's rotation direction. If it turns in the wrong direction, locate the drill's direction switch and reverse it.

4. Drilling the Hole

   - Hold the drill perpendicular to the surface.

   - Start slowly and apply continuous and steady pressure — Don't force it or you risk breaking the bit.

   - Drill through into the backer board.

   - If the drill is stuck, switch the direction of the drill and pull it out while turning.

5. Clean after yourself

   - After drilling, brush away sawdust.