How to Store an Electric Hand Drill

Electric hand drills can provide you with many years of dependable service, but how many years truly depends on how you take care of your tools. For instance, some people may not realize that how you store your tools is nearly as important as how you use them. Keeping your electric hand drill in excellent operating condition is highly dependent on how or where you store it when you are not using it. Here is how to store your electric hand drill.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Ideally, the best way to store your electric hand drill is in the plastic carrying case it came in when you purchased it. These cases are specially made to fit the proper electric hand drills. However, it is not a good idea to use just any plastic case. The case that came with your electric hand drill was made to house a hand drill of those exact specifications. Therefore, if you have a Mikita drill and a Craftsman drill, one may not fit in the other's case. If you try to force a larger drill into a smaller one's case it can result in the electric cord becoming crimped or broken altogether.

2. You will also want to ensure that the location where you are storing your electric hand drill is dry and not subject to wetness. You want to avoid areas of high humidity or the possibility of condensation buildup. Even if you have the electric hand drill safely inside its original carrying case, storing the electric hand drill in these conditions can still damage your equipment.

3. If you do not own a carrying case for your drill you will want to wrap the electrical cord and secure it using wire ties or a thick rubber band. Then, place the electric hand drill on a rubber-coated shelf in a dry location. You want to avoid resting your drill on a metal shelving system, as rusting can occur. A rubber mat will help protect your electric hand drill and it will help keep it firmly on the shelf.

4. Before you use your electric hand drill, be sure to check the electric cord for any breaks or for signs of moisture on or in the drill, as either one could be potentially dangerous.