Schroeder Hand Drill 1/4-Inch Capacity
November 24, 2009 · Posted in Popular Hand Tools
- Hand drill offers better control while drilling
- Works with 1/4-inch bits
- No electricity needed
- Includes 3-jaw chuck, smooth gear and comfortable wood handle
- 9 1/4-inches in length
Product Description
Hand drills offer more than just slower RPMs. They provide control, safety and management of woods prone to splintering. This quality hand drill is meant for real work and is handy for everyone from student to seasoned craftsman. See Diefenbacher Tools storefront for Standard Duty Hand Drill…. More >>
Schroeder Hand Drill 1/4-Inch Capacity
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I had a broken peg in a Cribbage board. Obviously, I simply needed to drill out the remains of the peg. But my aging electric drill would not hold a charge. I had drill bits, but no drill. This simple tool provided a good solution.
Amazon shipped promptly but it took the Post Office 10 days to deliver this item. If your in a hurry I’d suggest using one of the ‘premium’ shipping options.
Rating: 4 / 5
As other reviewers have pointed out, Schroeder makes fine tools and this is no exception. I got it to teach my grandsons how to use hand tools and appreciate them. It is ashamed the old American companies that made these and other tools are all gone now mostly and those that are left make a very limited line of tools. Buy this one if you need a good quality hand drill the rest of the stuff is overpriced or junk. I have seen this unit go for more than 3x this price.
Rating: 5 / 5
I wanted to replace an old (perhaps 70 years old) hand drill whose handle had broken.
This drill, though a little smaller than the old one, is well-made. There no noticeable play in the gearing. The chuck grabs the bit in perfect alignment on the first try. Operation is very smooth.
One doesn’t use this type of drill very often (I’ve drilled only one hole since I ordered it), so I did not want to worry about batteries being charged, nor did I want yet another device drawing vampire power on constant charging.
If you want an occasional-use, small job drill that is always instantly ready to use, this is a gem.
(It arrived well-packaged and in a timely manner – with no instructions – but none are needed.)
Rating: 5 / 5
In my case I bought the hand drill for delicate work on a guitar. The drill will not be usable because the chuck is not straight. When you turn the crank the drill bit wobbles. This will make a much larger hole than desired. I’m already using a 1/16 bit so I really can’t go smaller. I suppose this may suffice for some cabinet building but I would think for something like that you would opt for a power drill.
Rating: 3 / 5
It’s OK but maybe had I purchased the larger one I would have been more satisfied. The crank wheel (horizontal axis) holder is too small. When you need leverage you are forced to grasp the entire crank wheel, at the same time as you are holding and trying to rotate the crank wheel the vertically rotating shafts gear has a tendancy to pinch and eat your flesh.
Rating: 3 / 5