Precision Freehand Drilling to Dead-on Accurate Depths

Опубликовано: 10 Март 2026
на канале: My Growth Rings
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SHOP NOTES: Some drilling tasks require that we take the tool to the wood rather than the other way around, and when we freehand holes it's often important to drill to an exact dept. But what's the best way to accomplish this? In this video I'll share a few options that might be worth your consideration.

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🛒 Standard/Metric ProCarpenter Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/4c49v9T (Be careful, don't buy the auto-lock version!)
🛒 FastCap 32mm layout tape: https://amzn.to/3wRWqlb (Should be around $35. if not, search around)
🛒 Here's the red plastic "Century" universal drill stop set: https://amzn.to/45bE3Ef
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🛒 White FastCap cover caps: https://amzn.to/3VbFwWy
🛒 Finally, the funky Hultafors Talmeter tape measure: https://amzn.to/4aMeqes

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