On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 18:06:13 GMT, Paul R
wrote:

Is there any way to drill a hole thru a finished cabinet, as in
installing handles, and not have the wood finish at the other end of the
hole (the exit point) become splintered or otherwise split when the bit
comes thru? FWIW, I'm using a variable speed drill.

Clamp a scrap piece of wood on the exit side. There are other
methods, but I found this one works every time.