Thursday, April 11, 2019

Why You Need A Pilot Hole Drill Bit

By Ann Stone


In the woodworking enterprise, precision and quality work are very much important. This is why precision oriented instruments are needed to bring about the desired outcomes. One such instrument that is indeed very much indispensable is the pilot hole drill bit.

A pilot cavity is driven into the wood or just about any mooted about material for practical reasons. In fact, it helps in more ways than one. The most preponderant of these reasons, however, is that it precludes the possibility of the screw from splitting the woods core. It also ensures a precise and easier installation. Directional markings aside, the screw may follow the holes angle and path, allowing it be installed straight and accurately to boot.

Before you get down to drilling holes, you should first mark the location on where you intend to place the hole. Do it with a pencil if you are out for a neater outcome. Also, use a tape measure or ruler for accuracy.

The drill bit may be used by virtue of itself, or else you may go for the whole array of equipment for a more pronounced and precise work. You might need to use a center punch. This one is a small and pointed tool that enables you to create small indentations, especially when used with a hammer. In its own way, it also ensures accuracy since it prevents your bit from slipping off and making unnecessary marks on the pristine surface.

These pilot dents do not only function as reference points. Rather, they have the all important function of preventing the material from cracking and splitting. The principle of the matter is that as you drive the nuts and bolts into the wood, you are also displacing it, and in its turn, there is more pressure from the spiral on the surrounding wood, which may result to immediate or gradual damage.

The appropriately sized pilot prevents the actuality of the equipment and screw from slipping. Moreover, effective threading and chiseling are also assured, and there are accordingly less chances of splitting or breaking the material. In order to enhance the outcome, one may use drill bits that grow progressively larger, ending with the final bit.

Of course, we need not have plunged into such a long winding discourse on the importance of pilot dents. After all, it is also a very much practical method since it makes it loads easier to drive in the screw. Screwdrivers by themselves would actuate to quite a lot of unnecessary elbow grease and an all out power drill might just be too much.

The important caveats to take to consideration is that the pilot cavities should be smaller, and just slightly at that, than the bolt. That has the important provision of keeping the material from being damaged in any way, especially cracks and splits. In this enterprise, estimates are very important. Even a slight mishap can translate to serious deficiencies or structural problems in whatever fixture you are creating.

Woodworks are only as strong as the weakest component. It would not do to compromise on the integrity of your work, even if it were composite of only a small part of the whole fixture. It is advisable to be forward thinking in this regard and take into account the damages that can be wrought gradually, even if they are not obvious right off the bat.




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