Pro Tip: Don't attempt to use a mortising bit in a handheld power drill. We've tried it…and it doesn't work. If you attempt to use a mortising bit in your drill press, you're going to need to retrofit your machine quite a bit.
Can you use any drill bits with any drill?
Do all drill bits fit in all drills? No, not all drill bits fit in all drills. ½” sized drills will accept up to ½” drill bit shafts as well as and 3/8” sized bits. Regular drill bits without a hex shanked bit holder cannot be used in an impact driver, however, hex shanked bits can be used in regular drill drivers.
What do I need to drill a square hole?
Square holes are mortises, and drill bits used to drill square holes are called mortise bits. These bits are used in mortising machines or drill presses. A mortise bit consists of an auger bit and a chisel bit.
What is a square hole drill bit?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0mPJxVyHFw
Is it possible to drill a square hole?
Yes, you can drill a square hole with a round bit. Like all drill bits, the auger bit bores a hole and ejects the chips. Meanwhile, the four sharp edges of the chisel pare the wood around the bored hole into a square shape.
Can you drill a square hole with a hand drill?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XQQ5lAG1rE
Is there a square drill bit?
Square drill bits are also called mortise bits, and the writers from Banging Toolbox post that the best ones fit universally in most mortising machines and drill presses that have hammering functions.
How do you punch a square hole?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRfnCcfxYXw
Can you use a square drill bit with a regular drill?
Drilling Square Holes With a Drill If you do not have either of those machines, square holes can be drilled using a regular drill and a square punch. Pick out a drill bit that is just a little smaller than the punch, and drill the middle of the square with your drill.