Summary of Adam Savage's Guide to Drill Bits!

00:00:00 - 00:20:00

Adam Savage discusses different types of drill bits and their purposes, demonstrating how they work on various materials. He recommends the spade and forstner bits as two inexpensive and reliable options, and demonstrates how the forstner bit can drill into material even when it's not completely surrounded.

• 00:00:00 Adam Savage discusses the basics of drill bits and their operation. He discusses the various types of drill bits available and their uses. He demonstrates how a drill bit works by drilling a hole in a piece of engineering urethane.
• 00:05:00 Adam Savage provides a primer on drill bits, explaining that they have an irregularity that is a cautionary tale for why you should not use them in machines. He then demonstrates how to use a twist drill to make a hole in various materials.
• 00:10:00 Adam Savage recommends the spade bit and the forstner bit as two inexpensive, reliable drill bits that can be used for a variety of purposes. He notes that the spade bit has a chisel triangle at the end that helps to center the bit in the hole, while the forstner bit has long, sharp flutes that make smooth, round holes in wood.
• 00:15:00 Adam Savage demonstrates how a forstner bit can drill into material when not completely surrounded by it, making it a great choice for drilling into hard to reach places.
• 00:20:00 This video discusses the use of drill bits, and how to use them to create precise holes in different materials. Adam Savage recommends a thirty dollar set of forstner bits over a hundred dollar set, as they are more versatile and easier to use.