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Hand Drills
The original drill, the hand drill is now
eclipsed by the popular electric and battery-powered drills, but there is still a place for it. Hand
drills (which are powered by
turning a crank)
are good for quick drilling of
small holes
in soft material. They are also
more convenient
than power drills in places where
electricity
is not available.
Many hand drills now allow drill
bits to
be stored in the handle, a handy
feature
that helps keep a small selection
of bits
available when needed. The chuck,
which grips
the drill bit, is usually tightened
by hand
(thus eliminating the need for
a check key).
These features, combined with
a low price,
make a hand drill a great addition
to a set
of emergency tools or as a practical
gift
for a college bound teenager. |
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