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Trick of the Trade: Plastic Bottle Hack Reduces the Mess When Drilling

Jul 18, 2024
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This issue’s Trick of the Trade is from Brandon Krause of Red River Floor Company in Moorhead, Minn.:

Drilling holes for stair balusters can be a messy task, with wood dust and chips flying everywhere. However, with a simple DIY dust collection hack using a plastic bottle, you can significantly reduce the mess and keep your workspace much cleaner and more efficient. Just cut off the top of a clear plastic bottle and make a hole that perfectly fits your vacuum hose—it makes it cleaner and easier to see your work.

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