https://sawdustgirl.com/drilling-holes-with-stop-blocks-and-depth-gauges/ Renovation, cabinet building and woodworking plans and tutorials. Build like a Girl® Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:53:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://sawdustgirl.com/drilling-holes-with-stop-blocks-and-depth-gauges/#comment-9648 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:10:09 +0000 http://sawdustgirl.com/?p=9987#comment-9648 For the times you do want to use tape, you are supposed to tape it around the bit then fold it over so it’s like a flag on a pole (at the depth you want). It’s a lot easier to tell when you are at the correct depth because circling “flag” pushes away your sawdust.

]]> https://sawdustgirl.com/drilling-holes-with-stop-blocks-and-depth-gauges/#comment-8814 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:33:37 +0000 http://sawdustgirl.com/?p=9987#comment-8814 I did a cribbage board with the tape method and definitely do not recommend it at all. The bit gets hot and the adhesive slips really, really easily. For a few holes, sure, but definitely get a depth stop or use a wood block, if you can!

]]> https://sawdustgirl.com/drilling-holes-with-stop-blocks-and-depth-gauges/#comment-8813 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:06:11 +0000 http://sawdustgirl.com/?p=9987#comment-8813 so THAT’s what Beckie was using! I thought that’s what it was but your explanation was great! I may use this with a lamp base I’m working on. THanks!

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