Hand Drills

Jeff Greef Woodworking
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I have three hand drills. The first is an inexpensive single speed with no variable speed trigger and a 1/4" chuck, which I use for drilling screw holes. The second is a cordless with a variable speed trigger which I use with a Phillips bit tip to sink the screws. The third is a heavy 1/2" chuck model which I use for large jobs. It has a variable speed trigger, but it's too heavy and clunky to use for sinking a lot of small screws.

If you are just starting out, first get the inexpensive single speed for drilling holes and a cordless for sinking screws. Or, just get the cordless, but then you'll have to switch between bits and screw tips constantly when installing screws. With two drills set up, you don't have to do this. That's why the inexpensive single speed is worth the money. Don't try to sink screws without a variable speed trigger. You need to ease them in slowly so you don't shear them. With small brass screws don't use an electric drill at all, sink them by hand.

For a screwdriver bit tip set to put in your variable speed drill for driving screws, click here.

Cordless drills have come a long way over the years. The batteries hold their charge a long time, the motors have some guts to them, and they are light and manageable. It's real nice not having to worry about dragging that cord around with you every time you need to do some odd job around the house, too.

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Milwaukee 0234-6 1/2" Magnum(r) Hole Shooter.
The heavy-duty full-on unit. Powerful, professional tool.

Skil 6215 3/8" Drill.
Your basic inexpensive small hole puncher.

Black & Decker CD231K 9.6 Volt Firestorm Drill Kit.
Inexpensive cordless with variable speed trigger.

Porter Cable 9866 12 Volt 3/8" Cordless Drill Kit.
Good quality medium range cordless.

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