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Woodworking Forum => Woodworking Forum => Topic started by: john k on March 29, 2017, 10:02:51 PM

Title: Push drills
Post by: john k on March 29, 2017, 10:02:51 PM

Awhile back, found the shiny push drill, Yankee, unused.  Has all the bits.  Then a near twin that has lots of wear, a Goodell Pratt, still has a couple of bits.  The blue one is a Stanley Handyman, also unused.  Took the second shot as I realize there are a few people that don't know how to get at the bits.  Yes, I use them too. 

Title: Re: Push drills
Post by: Papaw on March 29, 2017, 10:15:29 PM

I have several that I use when needed.

Title: Re: Push drills
Post by: Bill Houghton on March 30, 2017, 11:18:04 AM

Push drills are under-appreciated.  Nothing beats them when installing hardware around the house (brackets for shades, cabinet hinges, etc.).  This is particularly true when you're up on a ladder; they fit nicely in the back pocket of your jeans, right next to the screwdriver you'll use to put screws in the holes you just made.

Title: Re: Push drills
Post by: john k on March 30, 2017, 03:24:47 PM

You meant this type of screwdriver, right?

Title: Re: Push drills
Post by: Bill Houghton on March 30, 2017, 04:57:38 PM

No, reciprocating screwdrivers - "Yankee" screwdrivers - are valuable, too; but push drills make holes.

Title: Re: Push drills
Post by: p_toad on March 30, 2017, 11:05:55 PM

i used one of those push drills under my desk at work to mount the security cable for my pc.   worked like a champ.   They're still good to have around.

Title: Re: Push drills
Post by: kwoswalt99 on March 31, 2017, 08:40:12 AM

Have a bunch of them, never used one.

Title: Re: Push drills
Post by: Bill Houghton on March 31, 2017, 03:00:51 PM

Quote from: kwoswalt99 on March 31, 2017, 08:40:12 AM

Have a bunch of them, never used one.

I'd be happy to send you my address...