Locate Drilled Holes Perfectly!

No matter what material you use as a maker, you need to accurately mark the locations of where you are going to drill holes!

Examples include centering screws when mounting cabinet doors or hinges for your home’s doors. If an object with mounting holes is to be attached to another surface using bolts or screws, the pilot or through-holes need to be dead on center to the fixed holes in the device you are mounting.

In this episode, Dirt Farmer Jay lets you in on some of the devices and techniques he uses to get perfect results, time after time. You’ll be introduced to the Stanley 58-013 self-centering screw hole punch, hinge bits, an adjustable automatic center punch, and center punch transfer tools. With these moderately-priced tools, you can confidently approach a wide range of hole placement marking tasks, and all but eliminate “skating” of the drill bit point when bringing the drill bit up to speed.

If you’d like to purchase any of these items, you can do so using these descriptions and search terms (available both online and at home improvement themed retailers):

Adjustable Automatic Center Punch: Starrett 53048 818, Starrett 18A, General Tools Heavy Duty Automatic Center Punch

Stanley 58-013 Self Centering Screw Hole Punch: Stanley 58-013

Centering Hinge Bits (Common Brand Name is “Vix”): Vix® Bit, Centering Hinge Bits, General Tools Hinge Bit, Snappy Tools Hinge Bit

Center Punch Transfer Tools: transfer punch set, center punch transfer tool, center punch transfer

You don’t need to guess where to drill any more - you can be certain. When it comes to doing the job right and quickly, JUST DO IT YOURSELF (JDIY)!