Manual Drill
The manual drill is a tool used for hand-drilling wood, relying on a circular motion to achieve the desired drilling effect. It consists of several key components, including:
- The crank handle, which is used to rotate the gears.
- The pinion gears.
- The main shaft.
- The chuck; a device that secures the drill bit in place.
- The drill bit itself.
To begin, the appropriate-sized drill bit is placed into the chuck and securely tightened with a special tool. The tip of the drill bit is then positioned at the desired drilling location. The user should rotate the crank handle gradually without applying excessive pressure to avoid bending or breaking the drill bit.
Pillar Drill
The pillar drill is a sophisticated tool used for drilling wood at an angle. Although it is relatively expensive and primarily designed for working with small wood pieces, it is not typically suited for home use. Instead, you will commonly find it in workshops and lumber stores.
Chisel and Hammer
The chisel and hammer are commonly utilized for creating cavities in wood by hollowing it out. The chisel is a metal tool with a sharp edge and an angled tip. The process of using these tools for wood drilling can be summarized in a few steps:
- Ensure the chisel is properly sharpened using a sharpening stone at an angle, pulling it back and forth.
- Secure the wood piece in place with a clamp or vise.
- Position the chisel at an angle on the wood piece, with the angle determined by the desired depth of the cut, as a steeper angle will result in a deeper hollow.
- Tap the chisel with a rubber or metal hammer, depending on the requirements of the task.
- Remove any wood shavings produced and clean the area with a special tool.
Electric Drill
The electric drill is another tool used for drilling wood and creating cavities within it. By using a drill bit of appropriate thickness, length, and size, the user can gently press the trigger to create holes and hollow out wood pieces.
Hole Saw
A hole saw is a circular, metal tool that can be attached to an electric drill. It is generally employed to create circular holes with diameters ranging from 1.3 to 15.2 cm. The hole saw is directed onto the wood piece desired for drilling, starting with a small pilot hole in the center of the larger hole. Subsequently, with careful precision, the larger hole is drilled out.