PH/JIG/AK
Use a high drilling speed to
increase drill life (2000 rpm
or higher).
Keep the drill bit sharp.
Make sure drill bit is held in
chuck securely. If the drill
spins loose in the chuck the
shock can break the drill bit tip.
Place the drill bit into the
top section of the drill guide
hole before spinning. Do not
place the drill tip against the
component until the drill is at
full speed.
Do not push hard on the drill
until the drill pilot tip of the
drill bit is fully into the work
piece and the counterbore
section is actually cutting.
Drilling the Pocket Holes
Boring the counter-bored hole involves drilling
with a stepped drill into one of the joint pieces.
Fit the material to be drilled into the jig and
clamp tightly.
Make sure the component is clamped securely
before drilling.
Fit the drill bit with the depth collar already set it
to the chuck of the drill used.
Place drill bit into top section of the bush hole in
drill guide. Do not place the drill tip against the
component.
Switch on drill at full speed (clockwise direction)
and drill into the component until the collar
touches the bush. Gently pulling drill in and out
whilst drilling will allow wood chips to clear more
easily.
Once depth is reached switch off drill and
withdraw drill bit from guide.
Repeat for other pocket hole and then remove
component.
Repeat operation for remaining pieces.
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