The Drill - A Versatile Tool

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The Drill
A Versatile Tool
Simple guide to understanding drills
November 19, 2025

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What is a Drill?
A drill is a versatile tool primarily used for:
Making round holes
Driving fasteners
Common Fields:
Woodworking
Construction
Home Improvement

3.

Main Parts of a Drill
Motor
Chuck
Changes electricity into
spinning motion
Holds the drill bit in place
Trigger
B attery Pack
S witch to turn the drill on
Provides power for
and control speed
cordless drills
Forward/R everse
S witch
Torque Collar
Controls how much force
Changes the direction of
the drill bit
the drill applies
Handle
LE D Light
For comfort and control
while drilling
Illuminates the work area

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Common Types of Drills
Drill/Driver
A versatile tool for:
Hammer Drill
Ideal for:
Impact Driver
Designed for:
Drilling holes in wood, plastic, and
Hard materials like brick, concrete, and
Driving long screws or bolts with high
metal
masonry
torque
Driving and removing screws
Combines rotation with rapid
Heavy-duty fastening tasks
General-purpose tasks
hammering action
More efficient than standard drills for
Chipping away at hard surfaces while
tough jobs
drilling

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Safety and S ources
S afety R ules
Wear safety glasses
S ourc es
S ecure workpiece
Wikipedia. "Drill."
ProToolReviews. "Types of Drills - Know What Drill to Use When."
Use correct drill bit
Keep hands away from bit
CCOHS . "Powered Hand Tools - Drills."