Category: Drills

Getting a drill bit stuck is exasperating - I know, I've been there many times. But before you throw your drill at the wall in frustration, let me show you how easy it is to remove. The first step...

I've learnt over the years that a burning smell coming from a drill is usually caused by wear and tear from one of the components. However, it can also sometimes be caused by user error. So what are...

You've probably noticed how often people drill directly into wood without first making a pilot hole. So is it really necessary to drill pilot holes? It's recommended by professionals to drill...

Modern drills have quite a few settings that need to be changed depending on the job you're doing, so it's important to understand what the numbers mean before proceeding. The numbers on a drill...

When it comes to drills and drill bit sizes, it can be pretty confusing. So does there exist a universal drill bit that fits any sized drill? Not all drill bits fit in all drills. ½-inch drills...

If your corded or cordless drill is refusing to drive into the wall, the good news is that there's likely a simple solution to the problem. So what are the reasons that a drill is unable to go...