How do I Drill Holes in Order to Attach a Shelf to a Wall With a Dremel?
Dremel tools are extremely versatile for small jobs around the house. Founded in 1932 by the inventor Albert J. Dremel, the Dremel company has developed a tool that is being used by more than 17 million households today. With more than 150 accessory attachments, the Dremel tool can accomplish small sanding, routing, sawing, engraving, and drilling needs. Drilling holes with a Dremel tool to hang a shelf is a simple task to complete with the correct attachment. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Use the tape measure to locate the exact distance between the hangars on the shelf.
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Mark the points on the wall with a pencil where the holes will be drilled.
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Use a level to make certain that the two points are even.
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Lock the 1/8-inch Dremel drill bit attachment into the tool.
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Drill into the wall where the pencil marks are located.
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Insert the hangars, screws, or anchors into the drilled holes.
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Hang the shelf onto the screws or anchors.
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Use the level to confirm that the shelf is placed properly.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the drill bit as straight as possible to avoid routering out the hole and making it too big.
For drilling holes of varying sizes, Dremel offers a brad point drill bit set.
When hanging a shelf, keep in mind how much weight it is intended to hold. It is typically necessary to drive the screws into a wooden 2x4 or stud to keep it from falling under too much weight.
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