4 tips for drilling in wood

If you want to drill in wood without any problems, it's important to pay attention to a few things. Follow these tips:

Tip 1: choose the right drill bit.

Tip 2: pre-drill.

Tip 3: set the right speed.

Tip 4: vacuum the drill dust right away.

There are different drill bits for different materials. You use a wood drill bit for wood. You can recognize a standard drill bit by its sharp tip at the top. There are also other wood drill bits, such as an auger drill bit or a spade drill bit. Always make sure if the drill bit you're choosing is a wood drill bit.

Want to drill large holes in wood? It's wise to pre-drill. That way, the wide drill bit won't split the (hard)wood. Want to drill holes of 10mm or larger? First drill a hole with a 4 or 5mm drill bit. We also recommend pre-drilling for screws. Choose a drill bit with a slightly smaller diameter than the screw. For example, is your screw 3.5mm? Pre-drill with a 3mm drill bit.

The speed is the rate at which the drill rotates. If the drill bit rotates too quickly, it might burn the wood. Are you drilling to slowly? The drill hole will be more coarse and won't look as good. What the right speed for your job is depends on the drill bit diameter and the material. Use a low speed for wide drill bits and hard materials. We recommend you start slowly and carefully increase the speed.

If you drill a hole into wood, wood chips and dust will come free. This creates a mess and makes it hard to see your work. With a construction vacuum, you can keep your workplace clean. Ask someone to keep the vacuum nozzle close to the drill hole. Or choose a drill dust collector and directly catch the dust without help from others.