What are the Different Types of Hand Drills?
Hand drills make tedious projects faster and easier. They are used for drilling holes and driving screws, as well as accommodating various attachments for paint mixing, sanding, grinding and several others. Hand drills fall into two basic categories: manual and electric. In the past, when people spoke of hand drills, they were originally referring to the old fashioned eggbeater drills, first manufactured by the North Brothers in 1910. This hand-operated drill uses a crank handle that rotates an interlocking gear, which then turns the drill bit. The eggbeater drill can hold drill bits up to a quarter inch (6 mm) in size. This style of hand drill is still found in use in most woodworking shops, as it is strong, easy to use, and allows the ultimate control over precision work.
