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A tool used for creating holes in surfaces, such as for mounting objects on walls.

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Is it safe to re-use drill holes in a wall?

I've just mounted a 42" TV with a new wall mount that uses 3/16" bolts into some studs on the wall. I now want to use an articulating one, which means I'll need to replace the old mount. The new mount also uses the same size bolts. Is it safe to…
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How can I drill to an exact depth with a hand drill?

I'm drilling holes in 4"x4"s in order to put magnets in them. The magnets are 1/8" deep and I'd like to install them to be flush with the surface of the wood. All I have is a Ryobi cordless drill and my bit set. How can I drill only to a certain…
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How can I center a drill bit so that it drills absolutely straight down rather than perhaps a little off to the side?

In Googling "drill bit guide" came across this and other tools like it: Something like this seems perfect for being able to drill a straight hole through wood. However, I can't seem to find anything like it at Lowe's, Home Depot, or Menard's. …
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How do I know if my power drill needs to rotate clockwise or counter clockwise to drill forward?

This maybe a dumb question but I simply want to make sure I got it right because the manual seems to be defective. I already got one of my drill bits ruined. So, could anyone show me both pictures of a left-handed drill bit and a right-handed drill…
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Should I buy a drill or an electric screwdriver?

I wanted to buy a drill, but some friends suggest I buy an electric screwdriver instead. They say you can use an electric screwdriver more than a drill, but I'm still unsure which to buy. I think a drill would be more useful than an electric…
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Cordless drill or impact driver for household projects?

Which tool would be best suited for various around the house jobs? I already own a cheap cordless drill and the battery frequently dies. I need to know which tool is best for hanging light fixtures, TV's, product assembly, and even screwing in…
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Is it possible to use a drill press as a milling machine with the proper bit?

Assuming one has the proper bit - is there a good reason not to mill material (aluminum say) on a drill press by moving the material around? Seemingly they do more or less the same (rotary motion)
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Drill Fast vs Drill Slow

When should I drill fast and when should I drill slow, when drilling holes on metal pieces? and what are the advantages and disadvantages for both of them? (Suppose a corded drill have 10 speed level, you may assume that drill fast means drilling at…
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Is it okay to have Sparks inside drill machines?

I am seeing sparks inside my brand new drill machine. It is a 550 Watt Skil 6513 drill machine (not cordless). Attached screenshot: 1) Sparks in red when I switched on 2) Here it sparks (in blue) throughout the process I went through a few forum…
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How to remove a stuck flexible installer bit?

While attempting to add an Ethernet run to a exterior wall (no crawlspace access beneath the wall - oops) I have managed to get my flexible installer bit (example in link) completely stuck. I have a 6A corded drill and it can't budge it; I've also…
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Should the hammer function "feel" different from normal drilling function on a hammer drill?

Just bought this hammer drill to drill in very hard concrete, which it was unable to do. What surprises me is that I feel absolutely no difference (vibration while holding it, sound it makes, drilling efficiency) between when I set the hammer…
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How long should I recharge my drill's batteries?

I have a Black & Decker EPC128 12V cordless drill. It has two batteries. Since the recharger has no light or indicator on it, I never surely understand whether the battery is partly/fully charged or overcharged. How long exactly should I recharge…
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Black and Decker drill bit set with Kobalt drill?

How universal are drills and bit sets? Can I mix and match bit brands with drill brands? For example, would a Black and Decker bit set work with a Kobalt drill? Sorry if it's a stupid question, I'm quite new to all of this. Thanks!
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What sort of bit can I use to drill out a thin seized screw?

I have a piece of moulding on an appliance that is held on by a long, thin screw with a hex head. The screw is perhaps 5" long and perhaps 1/8" diameter (modestly heavier than a wire coat hanger). The overall dimension of the channel is slightly…
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Drill holes in very tight space

I need to drill a couple of holes in a very tight space. Material is stainless steel and shape is "Π". I need to drill one hole on each inner wall to attach a springbar on it but it can't be done with a normal drill. Any suggestions would be…
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