Drills and Drivers

Accurate Holes in Masonry
With a slotted drive shaft rotary hammer/hammer drill it can be difficult to drill accurate holes. Learn how to get better holes in masonry.
Fast Drilling and Long-Lasting Bits
Irwin’s upgraded auger and self-feed bits last longer, can be resharpened, and make easy work of drilling large holes in wood.
Don’t Wait to Get These Tools
Patrick, Rob, and Matt talk about their favorite construction tools that have made work on a job site a lot easier.
Deburring Tool
Attach this chamfering tool to a power drill and easily shave down the outer edges of a bolt, pipe, or rod.
How to Stop a Drill Bit From Slipping on Tile
Get a diamond drill bit started on porcelain tile using plexiglass and a twist bit.
Makeshift Hex-Head Driver
A three-jaw chuck drives hex-head concrete screws in a pinch.
Undercabinet Lighting Jig
A homemade T-square with a drilling guide centers a long drill bit in a kitchen cabinet bottom for running a puck-light wire.
Simple Way to Make Old Walls Straight and Plumb
Use this fast, foolproof method to deal with problematic framing or depth differences when remodeling.
2020 Fine Homebuilding Gift Guide
We compiled this list of our favorite tools and gear to help you find great things to get for the handy people in your life.
Countersinking With a Spade Bit
A short piece of rod welded to a spade drill bit keeps the bit centered in the hole.

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