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For drilling holes in wood with no tearout, there are two possible methods: For fine woodworking applications use a backer board. Clamp the workpiece and the backer board together. Next, select a good-quality bit with a starting point and side cutters, such as a forstner or brad point bit. Forstners and brad points drill more precise holes than standard twist drill bits. More

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Wade
Occupation: Product Development & Modelmaker, Vermont American
City, State: Mount Prospect, IL
Years of experience: 17



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