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HIdbs
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lol yea, how do you drill straight holes with a cordless drill? is there anything to make them go in straight or do you have to eye it always? also, is there any way to drill straight holes in angled wood? thanks.

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Practice for a while on some scrap wood because the only way you can do it is with a steady hand and un****ed eyes...

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i thought i read somewhere that they have jigs or something to connect to the drill? i duno?

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All ihave ever heard of is a trained eye.
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Mine has a level on the butt end of it...

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Don't use any maui wowie before you drill! (jk) I just eye it good luck.

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You can get a 90 butting attachment for your drill.. If you are drilling over an inch deep in material, chances are a drill press should be employed. (Not too many applications for drilling over and inch in most cabinetry and such), and if you're concerned about the straightness of a hole less than an inch deep, just take a few pieces of scrap wood and practice.

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BTW- when I said an inch deep, I'm not including pre-drill holes.. However, these are generally pretty small and hard to screw up If you find that you can't get the angles just right, then put the angled face down on the table and drill parralel to the table.

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Something like this should do the trick.

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Available at most hardware stores.

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thanks that looks like something i could use.

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