The electric drill is an essential part of any tool collection. It is used to bore holes into various materials, and is extremely useful for maintenance and repair tasks. With the appropriate attachments, an electric drill can also be used for sanding, cutting and polishing. There are many different brands and types of electric drills. However, these general directions can be applied to almost any electric drill. more »

Handheld electric drills take a lot of punishment and occasionally wear down and break. If that happens to your favorite handheld electric drill, you may want to try to fix it yourself before chucking it. Read on for some tips to help you repair a handheld electric drill. more »

The electric drill is a modern invention, the idea for which was based on a tool first believed to be used by the Egyptians. Drills are used in many applications and industries to bore holes in various hard materials such as wood, rock, metal, bone or teeth. more »

One of the best tools for any do-it-yourself person is an electric drill. It can be used for anything from hanging a picture to making a bookcase. From installing light switches to installing paneling, an electric drill is a simple "must have" for any home. Read on to learn more. more »

Repairing electrical tools can be hazardous as well as difficult if you do not have the relevant experience. A little basic troubleshooting, however, is easy and quick. more »

The new electric drill is sitting in the case, and you're anxious to use it. It came with two bits, the straight edge and phillips, but now you find that most of the screw heads look like they are wearing bow ties. These screws are clutch head screws and need a special bit. The following steps will familiarize you with this item. more »

If you use an electric drill in your projects, you know how difficult it can be to use a drill in a corner. A right angle drill makes it easier for you to drill in tight areas. It is also easy to learn to use. Read on to learn more. more »

Electric drills can be used for a number of jobs around the home or on professional construction sites. The first electric drill was invented in the late 18th Century and has become the tool of choice for drilling holes. Drills can be equipped with a number of bits to accommodate a wide variety of projects including drilling, cutting, grinding and sanding. more »

A router bit can be used with a drill in limited applications. Speed is the main concern in adapting the bit from one power tool for use in another. A router's speed is roughly three times that of an electric drill (about 8,000 RPM compared to 2,000-3,000 RPM for a consumer-quality electric drill). The slower drill speed will not deliver as smooth a finish to your project as using a quality router. But for a small routing job using softer woods such as pine, you can use a router bit on an electric drill. Just don't expect professional-quality results. This article explains how to do the job. more »