Titex Precision Cutting Tools (www.titex.com) says its XD deep-drilling technology drills holes up to 30 times diameter and at speeds to six-times faster than other technologies. A coolant-fed XD ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You've got the screw in one hand and a cordless drill in the other. The board is ready for fastening. But ...

Dear Heloise: When hanging up pictures, it is best to drill a pilot hole into the plaster for the nail before hammering it in. If one does not drill a hole, the plaster surface will splinter, creating ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Screws act like wedges, forcing wood fibers apart. Wood is weakest across the grain—exactly where ...

DEAR HELOISE: When hanging up pictures, it is best to drill a pilot hole into the plaster for the nail before hammering it in. If one does not drill a hole, the plaster surface will splinter, creating ...

Screws act like wedges, forcing wood fibers apart. Wood is weakest across the grain—exactly where splitting happens. A pilot hole removes material and relieves destructive stress, so you should always ...