DIYTried-and-true tip
Ease off the pressure just before the bit breaks through
Ease off the pressure just before the bit breaks through so the wood doesn’t tear out on the back.
- Time
- ⏱ 1 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Drill
- Wood bit
How to do it
- Watch for the bit exiting on the back.
- Take almost all pressure off and let the bit work without pushing.
Sources
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- antwort.net (opens in a new tab)
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