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2. Gimlet (tool) - Wikipedia

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   A gimlet is a hand tool for drilling small holes, mainly in wood, without splitting. It was defined in Joseph Gwilt's Architecture (1859) as "a piece of steel of a semi-cylindrical form, hollow on one side, having a cross handle at one end and a worm or screw at the other".

3. Glossary of woodworking - Wikipedia

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   A cylindrical piece of wood used as a pin for securing a joint. drawknife A cutting tool with two handles used for cutting large chamfers. drill 1. (v.) The process of making holes in a material. 2. (n.) Any tool used for drilling holes, such as a chisel used in combination with a mallet. dry rot

4. Pilot hole - Wikipedia

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   A pilot hole may be drilled the full extent of the final hole, or may only be a portion of the final depth. The pilot drill may be a standard twist drill, another type of drill bit appropriate for the material, or, when the primary purpose is precisely locating a hole, may be made with a short, stiff center drill.

5. The Best Hole Saws for Creating Perfectly Round Holes in a ...

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   6-In. Bi-Metal Non-Arbored Hole Saw. If you need to make large holes for vents or can lights, consider this six-inch Lenox saw. The large teeth and thick walls maximize durability and efficiency ...

6. Brace (tool) - Wikipedia

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   A brace is a hand tool used with a bit (drill bit or auger) to drill holes, usually in wood. Pressure is applied to the top while the handle is rotated. If the bit's lead and cutting spurs are both in good working order, the user should not have to apply any pressure other than for balance: the lead will pull the bit through the wood.

7. Drilling - Wikipedia

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   Wood being softer than most metals, drilling in wood is considerably easier and faster than drilling in metal. Cutting fluids are not used or needed. The main issue in drilling wood is ensuring clean entry and exit holes and preventing burning. Avoiding burning is a question of using sharp bits and the appropriate cutting speed.