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The handyman's trick for drilling straight every time.

The handyman s trick for drilling straight every time.

Need to drill a straight hole, but you suck at DIY?

No need to buy a drill press to make a perfectly straight hole!

Luckily, I know a carpenter trick for always drill straight when making holes vertically.

It's super easy, just attach a small round spirit level to your drill . Watch:

The handyman s trick for drilling straight every time.

Contents
  • What you need
  • How to
  • Result
  • The even easier method!
  • How to

What you need

- 1 round spirit level, like this one

- double-sided tape

- 1 small metal square

- cordless drill/driver

How to

1 . Take the round spirit level.

2. Stick it to the metal bracket with a piece of double-sided tape.

3. Position the drill vertically.

4. Glue the round spirit level + the square on the drill, so that the level points upwards when the drill is vertical.

5. Drill the hole with the drill.

Result

The handyman s trick for drilling straight every time.

There you go, now you know how to drill a perfectly straight hole with a drill :-)

Easy, fast and effective...right?

This trick works for drilling holes vertically in all supports:wood, tiles, concrete, brick, metal...

No need to buy a drill block like this!

Not only is it expensive, but you can never find it when you need it!

Also note that some electric drill models are already equipped with a spirit level.

The even simpler method!

If you don't have a small metal square or double-sided tape, there is a second method.

To attach the spirit level to your screwdriver, simply use gel super glue , like this one. Watch:

How to

The handyman s trick for drilling straight every time.

1. Grab your spirit level.

The handyman s trick for drilling straight every time.

2. Apply a few drops of super glue to the back of the spirit level.

The handyman s trick for drilling straight every time.

3. Stick the spirit level on the back of the screwdriver.