kissloomskelly Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Just wanted to get some advice. I'm using wenge wood with a 1/16" drill bit and the grain seems to be causing the bit to slip on the wood. Is there anything I can do to prevent this or lessen the affects. I know it's a small bit and can be carried easily. Just concerned wenge isn't the best option for this project. Would really like to find a way to make it work though. Thank you! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Use a brad point bit. You could also center punch the location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Try using a hammer and small punch to give the drill something to balance in. Same in metal, just a little tap and you're good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Sometimes I drill a hole in a board to use as a guide then clamp that in place to keep the bit from wandering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 For now, punch and hammer -- no punch, finish nail and hammer -- no nails, wood screw and hammer – no nails, screws or hammer, get another hobby... Longer term -- the right tool for the job: http://www.popularwoodworking.com/articleindex/tool-test-czeck-edge-carbide-birdcage-awl I’ve got the Czek Edge Awls -- expensive, but great... Actually, I think I've got most of his stuff -- all great... Similar to Blue Spruce, not quite as well made (but very close) and a bit less expensive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 For now, punch and hammer -- no punch, finish nail and hammer -- no nails, wood screw and hammer – no nails, screws or hammer, get another hobby.. All very good and viable options.. I usually just give it one tap with a nail and the closest hard object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 I use an auto center punch for locating bits before drilling. Or a fine point solder tool to start a tiny hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 As others have said +1 a very light tap on a centre punch will pop the spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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