Fee: £ 4.00 per week

This lightweight electric hand drill is perfect for small jobs such as constructing furniture.

SAFETY INFORMATION & PPE
Safety glasses – Recommended – Essential if you are drilling into metal.
Dust mask – Recommended especially if drilling lots of material.
Ear protection – Recommended especially if you are drilling into masonry.
Work Gloves – Recommended These can help protect you from the vibration of the drill if you’re going to be using it for a long period of time, which can otherwise make your hands feel tingly!
Safety glasses, ear protection, and other PPE are available for a suggested donation at check out.

YOU MAY ALSO NEED
Battery charger or spare battery pack – Recommended Especially for larger jobs
Drill bits – Essential For drilling wood, plastic, or metal you’ll need standard drill bits. If you are drilling into concrete, brick, or stone you’ll need masonry bits.
Screwdriver bits – Essential For driving in screws. A long magnetic bit holder can be handy for hard-to-reach screws.
Clamps or vice – Useful Many jobs are easier if you hold the workpiece securely.
Stud Finder – Useful For drilling into walls safely

HOW TO USE IT

When drilling into walls - use a stud finder to identify and avoid pipes and electrical cables.

Ensure the drill has a charged battery installed. Insert the relevant bit into the drill and secure it tightly. For most uses you’ll want to try and position the drill at a 90 degree angle to your work so that the screw or hole goes in straight. Move slowly and don’t push the drill with too much force, especially with thinner drill bits. With harder or unfamiliar materials e.g. steel, or when needing to drill a large hole, it is easier to drill a smaller hole first and then switch to the larger final bit size.