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Beautiful German-Made Hand Drills
Using a low-tech hand drill for small jobs is often the most efficient way to work

Stock Number Item Description Availability Price Order Qty
08C03.03 Mini Hand Drill
 In Stock $26.80  
08C03.04 Larger Hand Drill
 In Stock $48.95  


Small hand drills are easy to use but need to be of high quality and precise to be satisfactory. That's why we have gone to Germany for these. Both are 3-jaw single pinion drills made of steel (with wood handles and alloy driving wheel). The Mini Drill (weighs 9-1/2 oz.) is only 9" long with a 6mm chuck (bit shanks need to be less than 1/4"). The Large Drill (weighs 20 oz.) is 12" long with a 10mm chuck (will handle bits up to 3/8" shanks). Although the Large Drill will theoretically "do it all", there will be times you will find the smaller drill an absolute delight to use - so we really recommend it to you also.



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 - Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Junk
Reviewed By:  Travis E. Curtis (Whites Creek, TN) 
I urge anyone not to purchase this junk. This drill has a single pinion drill only because the second pinion is missing. There is a machined recess for the missing pinion meaning that this drill is a second rate product masquerading as a first. You can buy the same drill with both pinions elsewhere for the same price. I feel as though I have been misled and duped.

Response By: Garrett Wade Tech Department
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Hand Drill. There is a place for the second pinion on this tool but we suspect that Schroeder sells it both ways. We used to sell a much higher priced English double pinion but unfortunately, no longer carry it. The problem that we have always had with the double pinion is that it is very difficult to get a good gear mesh with it. We received quite a few of the English ones back due to binding problems with the gears.  So, we chose the single pinion to avoid gear mesh issues we have had in the past. We apologize for the inconvenience and trouble you had with this item.

 - Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Large Hand Drill
Reviewed By:  Bob (Silverton, OR) 
I purchased a cheaper hand drill and had to return it due to quality issues. I then bought this drill and the difference is night and day. This is a tool to leave on the bench with some brad point bits. It drills quickly and is fun to use.

 - Sunday, January 06, 2013
Precision holes are what I needed.
Reviewed By:  DuckPaddle (Spring, TX) 
I started with the smaller hand drill with the intention using it for starter holes. I found the accuracy of my work was greatly improved over using an automatic center punch. I also discovered that even drilling steel was easy with this hand tool. I stepped up to the larger drill and frequently find it much more useful than the electric powered ones. In fact while working on a particular job my partner saw me installing a bit on it and said "I going to the truck .... not using that 18th century technology!" Well by the time he got back I had all 5 holes drilled and tapped in exactly the right spot! I showed him how for soft materials you could chuck up a tap and make quick work of threads in the field. I am totally delighted with this tool and very pleased with the craftsmanship and balance. Plus the fact I enjoy doing the work "old school"!
Rate & Review Honorable Mention $50 Winner January 2013 Rate & Review Honorable Mention $50 Winner. Congratulations, George!!

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