Back in the day, carpenters used brace-and-bit drills. For lighter jobs, manufacturers came up with a gear-driven model. More ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? To make a hole in masonry and rock, you need a masonry bit—and to know how to use it ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. So, you've just purchased a shiny new Makita-branded drill from your local hardware store. With the power of this spinning wonder, you can ...

The first set of tools I ever got was an IKEA hand tool set (filled with a couple types of wrenches, a hammer, and a multi-head screwdriver), given to me as a high school graduation present. But it ...

An electric power drill is perhaps one of the most important power tools any homeowner could have. They can help hang shelves and drywall, assist with quick fixes around the house and can even create ...

Handheld power drills are fine for creating pilot holes and performing rough carpentry, but they’re not ideal for boring ultra-precise holes in your workpieces. For this type of work, you’re going to ...