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The hole will be sturdiest if placed in the center of the studnotepad pencil and tape measure image by Andrew Brown from Fotolia.com
Locate the stud using the electronic stud finder. Mark the beginning and end of the stud with a pencil. Measure the stud width and mark a dark circle for the midpoint, at the desired height of the hole. - 2
The dent acts as a guide for the drillthe hammer image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.com
Place the center punch point against the dark circle. Firmly slam the hammer against the back of the center punch until the metal stud is dented. - 3
Gradually increase the size of the hole to ensure a clean cutdrill bits image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com
Place the smallest drill bit, 3/32 inch, into the drill and hold the drill against the dent in metal stud. Ask your assistant to place six to eight drops of oil around the dent and drill bit, and begin drilling. Add three drops of oil every 25 seconds until you penetrate the metal stud. Remove the drill bit and repeat this process for a 1/8-inch bit, 3/16-inch bit, 1/4-inch bit, and 5/16-inch bit, drilling through the same hole each time. - 4
Proper cleanup increases the lifespan of your toolsdrill image by Vladislav Gajic from Fotolia.com
Clean each drill bit with shop towel, wiping down oil from threading. Clean the head of your hand drill thoroughly before returning to storage.
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