: Funny you should mention that. The last guy DID say I needed a drill press!!
: I just said yeah but it isn't in the budget right now and kept going. I sure
: could have used it for drilling a hole through the 3 x 1s - through the
: 3". It was good enough, but darned if I can drill a straight hole to
: save my life.

Hi Patsy -
For drilling a hole in hard wood or metal, you can get off to a good start by clamping the object to something, edge of workbench, one of those B&D Workmates, etc. Then take a nail set (just a long hard pointed piece of metal that looks like a pencil) and whack it into the piece so you create a slight impression, or dimple. That will help your drill bit stay centered as you start to drill the hole. A nail set will cost you a few dollars at your local Home For All of My Discretionary Income.

Jim