Drilling a row of holes? DON'T
Holding stock freehand invites disaster. Speed set too fast. Hand too close to rotating bit. Table set too low. Dull bits smoke, burn and “fight” the wood. DO
Use the rip fence as a back-up and a featherboard to hold your stock securely. Keep hands away from rotating bit. Proper speed. Set table at lower chest height. Use sharp bits. Stand with feet comfortably apart for stability. |
