60 Second Series- The Power Drill
Learn what you need to know to use a power drill in 60 seconds! In this post I’ll cover how to use a power drill, what it's commonly used for, as well as a quick tip!
What Are Drills Used For?
The most common use for a power drill is creating holes and screwing in fasteners (screws).
How to Use a Drill
Most drills have a forward and a reverse gear. Think righty tighty lefty loosey. This control is typically right behind the trigger, which makes the drill turn on and off.
Most drills are battery powered and will need charged regularly. To remove the battery look for a release knob like this.
You’ll need to know how to change out drill bits, which are used to screw things in or drill holes. This is called the chuck.
With the drill in reverse grip the chuck and pull the trigger. This will open up the clamp that holds the bit in place. Put the drill in forward gear and hold the chuck to tighten the bit in place.
Quick Tip- Pre-drill holes when you can using bits like this. This gives your screw some room to work with and helps prevent the screws from breaking or splitting the wood.
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