I am new to the Kreg Community and was enjoying the new experience and possibilities! I read, and followed, all the directions and successfully created 7 pocket holes. When I started to drill the 8th pocket hole the drill would not go through the wood (using 3/4 inch pine). I thought maybe I bent the tip of the bit--so I went to buy another one--still, the drill will not penetrate the wood. Does anyone have any idea why this might be happening? I am sure it is somehow user error...but can't figure out what I might be doing wrong.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Andréa
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AR informed me while we were chatting that he found out his old drill wasn't producing enough rpm's to drill into the wood. He tried another drill and it worked fine.
I posted the problem/solution to the "Tips for Beginner's" discussion.
why would he drill 7 holes if it was under power that did not make sense at all and not being able t drill 8 th hole
THE DRILL IS IN REVERSE
THE DRILL IS IN REVERSE
Personally, I use a dedicated drill, 2000-2500rpm, to drill my pocket holes, makes for smoother operation---
problem solved.
KIM (keep-in-mind)---raising/removing the drill/bit periodically, removes the chips that accumulate from within the drilled hole.
When a drilled hole fills with wood chips, it doesn't perform satisfactorily---doesn't cut---with any type of bit;
that is, unless one is using a hand boring brace and bit. The flutes on the bits, carry away most of the chips.
Standard drill bits, feature a fluted design, so as to carry the chips to the outside surface; however, they don't always remove the fine chips/particles that accumulate at the bottom of the hole, when drilling in a downward direction.
When using ''speed-bore'' bits, its a must, to raise the drill periodically, so as to clean-out the hole, or at least remove most of the chips (wood particles).
Practicing on a scrap piece of wood, until one gets the hang of it, before proceeding to the final tasks, is a good way to learn. (I never drove a race-car at full speed around the track, until I got a good feel for the auto, its power, and the track. Man, I sure miss those ''speed-shift'' stick trans vehicles. Dang autos today---I can get a faster running start, on foot).
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