yo i need a new drill
- Thread starter Rayn
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How thick are the pieces?
Depending on the wood, and how good you want the finish to look, drilling pilot holes is generally a good idea. You can end up cracking or chipping your pieces making them look like shit if you aren't careful.
If you're just building a tool shed out of 2x4's then who gives a fuck. But if you're going through the effort of making furniture then you might as well take your time.
You going to countersink them too? Makes for a nice clean finish.
Just a thought anyway.
edit: Nevermind, I just re-read your post and it says "I make furniture", so you obviously know what you're doing. Ignore post. Leaving my post there for others if they give a fuck.
Depending on the wood, and how good you want the finish to look, drilling pilot holes is generally a good idea. You can end up cracking or chipping your pieces making them look like shit if you aren't careful.
If you're just building a tool shed out of 2x4's then who gives a fuck. But if you're going through the effort of making furniture then you might as well take your time.
You going to countersink them too? Makes for a nice clean finish.
Just a thought anyway.
edit: Nevermind, I just re-read your post and it says "I make furniture", so you obviously know what you're doing. Ignore post. Leaving my post there for others if they give a fuck.
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Dragon Star
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THIS AINT LOWES, DAMNIT
even with a pilot hole it happens. You should usually pre drill most softwoods as well, especially within 1/2" of an edge cos they tend to split. Most screws are self tapping not self drilling.
Most hardwood will burn out standard HSS drills anyway. I use solid carbide which are heat proof.
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this is the biggest concern w/ makita gear
nigger/mexican eyes see makita colors more than ne thing else
cover it w/ electrical tape 2 keep it safe
No common hardwood is going to eat up a HSS bit when used properly.
you gonna drive screws with that
I started with this drill, and I still have it, but it doesn't drive screws as well as a cheap impact driver. It's a weird combination of not powerful enough (when operated under controlled conditions) and insanely overpowered.
It's the drill you want when you're doing nothing but drilling, repeatedly, in tough materials. I also use it to mix mortar.
btw rayn if ur screwing into soft woods or pre-drilled pilot holes you might even get away with this, which is just a fuckin pleasure cuz its so lightweight. 66ft-lbs max torque
I think they're full of shit on their torque ratings, but this is basically what you want for driving screws.
Rigid are the only ones I've found with lifetime warranties on the batteries, which is nice.
In addition to the pilot holes, you can also use soap or glue on the screws in a pinch... I'm not sure if that's recommended from an engineering perspective, but it used to be a common treatment.
I like my Hitachi, charged battery last a very long time. I have this impact and the driver/drill equivalent as well.
WH18DGL 18V Lithium Ion Impact Driver | Hitachi
Over a hundred ft/lbs of torque.
I also have Makita and Delta cordless drills, but use these.
WH18DGL 18V Lithium Ion Impact Driver | Hitachi
Over a hundred ft/lbs of torque.
I also have Makita and Delta cordless drills, but use these.
Too bad for your idiocy I mentioned that I own Makita, the Hitachi are better.
You actually ran people off with this stupid shtick?
I want to be like you mason hunter, post endlessly about other people while being a loser myself.
You are Tdub's crazy blue hair old lady.
You are Tdub's crazy blue hair old lady.
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