How do I use a basic drill?

Question

I know this is stupid, but i've just gotten divorced and I want to do things myself. I've never had to think about this stuff before.
Can anyone help me?

Answer 1

You can drill holes, of course, with a power drill. But you can also strip paint, install screws, and sand and polish objects with this versatile tool. Here are the basics of using a drill.
Instructions
STEP 1: Make sure the cord is long enough to reach from the electrical outlet to the place where you plan to use the drill. STEP 2: Use the chuck key that comes with the drill to open the chuck. Do this by pushing the nubbed end of the key into a hole along the chuck and twisting counterclockwise. The teeth on the chuck key should engage the ones on the drill. STEP 3: Insert the bit into the chuck and tighten it with the chuck key, turning it clockwise this time. Be sure it's very snug. STEP 4: Plug the drill in. STEP 5: Press the trigger before you make contact with the work. STEP 6: Slowly touch the tip of the bit to the work and apply steady but light pressure. STEP 7: Maintain the pressure on the drill and the trigger until the hole is completed. STEP 8: Keep the trigger depressed as you slowly back the bit out of the hole. STEP 9: Use different attachments - a disk sander, a buffer pad, a hole saw, a bit extender and so forth - to make other jobs easier. STEP 10: Make a dent with a center punch before drilling metals. This will keep the bit from wandering. It's also a good idea to always drill a pilot hole in metals and hardwoods to prevent binding of the bit. Tips & Warnings
If you want to drill a hole of a certain depth, mark the measurement on the drill bit with a piece of colored electrical tape and stop drilling when you reach the tape.
To prevent overheating, use cutting oil when drilling metals.
Always wear safety goggles when operating a power drill.
Keep long hair and loose sleeves well away from the bit.

Answer 2

My best advice would be 1.) read the directions that come with the drill. 2.) Pay close attention to any diagrams; so that you become familiar with the various parts of a drill. Like just what is a "chuck"? I know, but do you? 3.) Practice with scrap wood/metal. Better to make a mistake on scrap pieces than the "real" thing. If all else fails, go to a hardware store ie: Lowes, Home Depot etc and get hands on directions. Good luck.

Answer 3

You still have guy friends, don't you? You might be surprised how much help you could get from them with a 6 pack! This is something you really need to be shown! There are safety issues primarily with how to hold one while drilling so you don't break a wrist are give yourself a black eye. It isn't difficult and shouldn't take more than an hour of playing with it to figure it out. One more thing GOOD FOR YOU for at least trying and knowing to ask questions before you get hurt!!!!!

Answer 4

Go to Home Depot. They have a book section of how to's. You can ask the salesman in the power tool department how to use one.
They also have workshops to show customers how to make and do things. I also included a link from ehow.com below. I hope this helps

Answer 5

what do you want to drill? my suggestion is buy a cordless drill they are alot easier to use as you can set the tourque on them and not over tighten

Answer 6

My husband is a carpenter and said not to use it if you don't know how.Find someone to show you. This is how most accidents happen.

Answer 7

I suggest you play with it using scrap materials before you try doing any serious work with it.

Answer 8

Plug it in first.