A hand drill is a common household power tool that can be used to drill holes in materials such as wood and metal. However, many people wonder if it is possible to make holes in walls with a hand drill, especially in concrete walls. In this article, we will address this issue and provide some tips and tricks.
First of all, you need to know type and thickness of wall, which has a big impact on whether a hand drill can make holes in it. For example, brick and concrete walls require a powerful hand drill with sufficient power and high torque. If wall is thin, a low-power hand drill can be used, but this must be done carefully so as not to leave large holes in wall and damage wall.
Secondly, you need to pay attention to choice of accessories for a hand drill. When drilling holes in wall, suitable drills must be used to ensure accurate control of size and depth of holes. Concrete walls require a special concrete drill, while materials such as drywall and wood require a different type of drill.
Then there are security considerations. When using a handheld drill, wear proper protective equipment such as safety goggles, gloves, and a mask to keep dust and debris out of your eyes, nose, and mouth. At same time, when using an electric drill, you need to pay attention to holding handle firmly, maintaining a stable posture, and having enough strength so that drill of electric drill does not slip and lose control.
In short, hand-held electric drill can drill holes in wall, but you need to select appropriate hand-held electric drill and accessories according to wall type, hole thickness and size, and pay attention to safety issues. If you don't know how to drill a hole with a hand drill, see a professional or read manuals and instructions.