Microsoft Word - Woodshop 101 Part 1 of 3

Step 5
Using a ½” auger drill bit we need to mark the depth of cut with a piece
of tape. Our boards are ¾” thick and we want the holes for the dowels to
be as deep as possible to give support but not too deep to weaken the
side piece. About half the distance or 3/8” is what we decided. Place
your tape 3/8” up from the bottom of the cutters. Don’t include the
center point if your bit has one in your measurement, if you do your
holes will be too shallow. Carefully drill all the holes keeping the brace
straight up and down to insure the tightest fit possible for the dowels.