Hand Power Drill
The hand power drill is used for making holes or screwing into the material. In the Maker Lab, we have power drills and impact driver drivers. Note: Photo is of our previous Craftsman power drill, but the DeWalt power drill is similar.
Quick Reference
Training Required: Basic Training
Workspace: Make use of bench hooks or scrap material if drilling at the workbenches.
Materials: Wood, plastic, metal (use the right bit for the job), screws (we have driver sets)
Material Fees: We have some scrap wood available and random hardware, but it is best to bring your own materials.
Common Terminology: Two-Speed Gear Train- The drills have a two-speed gear train that allows adjusting speed for power and torque. LO Speed decreases speed for more power and torque. HI Speed increases speed for less power and torque for fast drilling and driving applications. Torque Adjustment- The torque can also be adjusted based on the application. 1-4 for driving small screws; 5-8 for driving screws into soft materials; 9-12 for driving screws into soft and hard materials; 13-16 for driving screws into hardwood; 17-23 for driving large screws; 24 for heavy drilling. (Information from the manual.)
PDF Links
Video Links
Maker Lab Power Hand Drill Safety Video
Lowe's How to Use a Power Drill Video