awl yeah

[@rayansandysteward7474]

I got one of those spring loaded punches and they work fantastic.

[@bobbybuildsit]

@@rayansandysteward7474 I've thought about those as well. Thank you for watching.

[@1971animal]

Try using better drillbits and hold the machine straight, that'll help

[@bobbybuildsit]

Those bits are pretty bad. Thanks for watching.

[@marcojeromeschulz2860]

Maybe... Only maybe... You could also use an actual wood bit... You know... Like the ones with the pointed tip and flat cutting surface...

[@bobbybuildsit]

@marcojeromeschulz2860 you mean brad points, sure I could. I did this instead.

[@allanmoulton3745]

Using the right bit might help too.

[@jeremyparris6121]

It'll still walk if you do that next to hard grain lines. Better to use a drilling jig, as inconvenient as they can be sometimes

[@bobbybuildsit]

I'd like one of those that essentially turns the drill into a portable drill press. Not sure which one though.

[@jeremyparris6121]

@bobbybuildsit I've found it better to use a drilling block that clamps to the work for big boards, a drill press when it's convenient, or a doweling jig for 2x4s, 4x4's, etc. I'll even use the doweling jig to make a jig out of a 2x4 chunk when I want consistent spacing on cosmetic stuff. The ones you're talking about just end up making your drill more cumbersome most of the time

[@jeffgothardsgd1011]

Tap your Palm on the back of the drill stamping the bit into it and you do the same thing with one tool.

[@bobbybuildsit]

Appreciate the suggestion. Thank you.

[@potatogaming3281]

I just use wood bits

[@bobbybuildsit]

I do just need to go ahead and get some brad points. Thank you for watching.

[@tannerpapka5602]

Pay attention to the wood grain, the bit follows the grain curvature

[@bobbybuildsit]

Thank you.

[@jakeme9911]

If you spin up the bit before you start you won't walk (depending on the material tho)

[@bobbybuildsit]

Appreciate the tip. Thank you for watching.

[@WedoweeHandyman]

Yep

[@bobbybuildsit]

Thank you for watching.

[@tummytub1161]

That's awlright, the tool for awl things holy!

[@bobbybuildsit]

@tummytub1161 I'm here for awl the puns.