A long time ago, in an issue far, far away…the May 2014 issue of KITPLANES, to be exact…The Home Shop Machinist covered the ins and outs of using the Quantum jig to DIY drill bolt heads for safety ...

If you’re having trouble making straight holes with your handheld power drill, an old CD can make for a cheap and effective guide. You can buy a dedicated drill guide at your local hardware store, but ...

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", ...

Almost any general-purpose twist bit will do a decent job of drilling holes in metal. In fact, most drill bits labeled ...

Everybody needs some help occasionally. But who knew that help could come from stuff that you would normally discard, like leftovers standing in a corner somewhere or laying on a shelf gathering dust?

If you’ve ever tried to drill a hole on an angle with a power drill, you’ve probably drilled some pretty shocking holes. To do it right, you really need some mechanical assistance, and this jig from ...

Bongkun Shin’s concept design Smart Guide keeps your drill at right-angles to the surface, meaning no more badly-placed and mis-aligned holes. It also keeps your aim right on target by collapsing ...

The first set of tools I ever got was an IKEA hand tool set (filled with a couple types of wrenches, a hammer, and a multi-head screwdriver), given to me as a high school graduation present. But it ...