I'm trying to drill holes that step down from 2 inches to 1.5 inches at a specific depth. I'm wondering if there's a way to do this with just a manual drill. I've heard about using drill stops, but I can't find any tutorials or specific tools that would help. Is it possible to achieve this with a regular drill?
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You can definitely mark your drill's depth using tape! Just wrap some masking tape around the bit at your desired depth. This can help you see how deep you're drilling. Just remember to go slow to avoid mistakes. But I get it, if you're repeating this 24 times, tape might wear out fast. There could be better options though!
Check out the Rockler portable drill guide! It's like having a drill press but for your handheld drill. This tool lets you set up jigs for repeated drilling, which could save you a lot of time and effort. I have one, and it's worked great for me. Just a heads up though, it might go over your project's budget.