Tool Test: Wood-Boring Bits

Fine Homebuilding: For nearly everyone who works in residential construction, wood-boring bits are the preferred way to make medium-­sized holes. They’re easy to find in stores, they’re not too expensive, and they generally last a long time even with almost everyday use. During framing, wood-­boring bits are used to drill sill plates for anchor bolts, and sometimes to recess their washers and nuts.