I generally just turn the chuck by hand with a bit of weight behind it until the bit is through the initial glaze, and then drill as normal. I don't recall ever having a problem.
Is that a pic of you in your avatar, DMD?I generally just turn the chuck by hand with a bit of weight behind it until the bit is through the initial glaze, and then drill as normal. I don't recall ever having a problem.
Is that a pic of you in your avatar, DMD?
OK thanks. I don't actually watch those reality dancng programmes myself.Yep. Hurts like **** when he yanks me up by my lugs like that.
I once drilled into a live wire whilst putting a shelf up. It threw me off the ladder.
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Or use any blunt instrument - I use a broken screwdriver.I generally just turn the chuck by hand with a bit of weight behind it until the bit is through the initial glaze, and then drill as normal. I don't recall ever having a problem.
I generally just turn the chuck by hand with a bit of weight behind it until the bit is through the initial glaze, and then drill as normal. I don't recall ever having a problem.
I don't know who "Chuck" is, but he's a lucky guy.
I'd do the same. Once you have made a starting place you're good to go.I generally just turn the chuck by hand with a bit of weight behind it until the bit is through the initial glaze, and then drill as normal. I don't recall ever having a problem.
No one’s interested in your sexual techniquesI generally just turn the chuck by hand with a bit of weight behind it until the bit is through the initial glaze, and then drill as normal. I don't recall ever having a problem.
No one’s interested in your sexual techniques
Focus on the chap’s DIY problems FFS

I'd do the same. Once you have made a starting place you're good to go.
Eh? Yet again, I do believe I'm proper whooshedAlways make sure your starting place is somewhere public.
Eh? Yet again, I do believe I'm proper whooshed![]()
I can't be 'arsed'...I can't be the only person thinking that this whole thread is a gay euphemism?
Re-read the thread but replace the word 'drill' with 'cock'.
HomophobeI can't be the only person thinking that this whole thread is a gay euphemism?
Re-read the thread but replace the word 'drill' with 'cock'.
I don't know who "Chuck" is, but he's a lucky guy.
Bob isn't Chuck, but he is a right Charlie.
I can't be the only person thinking that this whole thread is a gay euphemism?
Re-read the thread but replace the word 'drill' with 'cock'.
