DIYTried-and-true tip
Pick a wood spur bit over a metal bit for clean holes
Choose a wood spur bit instead of a metal bit for clean holes in wood.
- Time
- ⏱ 1 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Wood twist bit with centre point and spurs
How to do it
- Choose a wood bit with a centre point and spurs.
- Don’t use a metal bit on wood.
Sources
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- antwort.net (opens in a new tab)
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