
This would have rudimentarily consisted of a pointed rock being spun between the hands to bore a hole through another material. History A wooden drill brace and other carpentry tools including a mallet, plane, spokeshave, and rudimentary ruler) found on board the 16th century warship Mary RoseĪround 35,000 BC, Homo sapiens discovered the benefits of the application of rotary tools. Specially designed versions are made for miniature applications. Hand-operated types are dramatically decreasing in popularity and cordless battery-powered ones proliferating due to increased efficiency and ease of use.ĭrills are commonly used in woodworking, metalworking, construction, machine tool fabrication, construction and utility projects.


It is fitted with a bit, either a drill or driver chuck. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ī hand-held corded electric drill A lightweight magnetic-mount drillĪ drill is a tool used for making round holes or driving fasteners.

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