Where to use an old hand drill. Options and possibilities for using an electric drill. Drill attachments and their installation

Reading time: 7 minutes. Published 11/24/2018

It's no secret that in everyone's workshop home craftsman instruments that could rightfully retire to a “well-deserved rest” find their place. The owner does not raise his hand to throw out a tool from his life, which, on the one hand, is already outdated, but on the other hand, can still solve this or that problem. Or it can serve as the basis for the “homemade” product needed by the master.

So an old Soviet-era hand drill can serve as an attachment for a screwdriver, a key for opening and closing bolts, a device for stripping cable insulation and other devices. You can come up with a lot different instruments, everything is limited only by your imagination.

And what owner would deny himself the pleasure of decorating his home or workshop with a vintage drill?

Key

For a “homemade key” we only need two gears, a small one and a large flat one, from an old hand drill.

Just be sure to make them steel, not cast iron.

Additionally required small materials, which every master has in his home.

Of course, you can’t do without welding equipment, grinding machine, drills and small tools. The entire technology for making a homemade key consists of the following steps:

1. We disassemble the old one hand drill. By knocking out the cotter pins, we will free the small and large flat gears. We will only need these parts from the drill in the future.
2. Using a sharpening machine we make a short axis. We press it into a large flat gear.
3. The parts are scalded using argon welding. If a conventional electrode is used, then after the welding process you need to clean and plan the seam.
4. Let's prepare two tires for the key - short and long (flat strips of metal). In both tires we drill holes equal in diameter to the shaft axis. On both tires, using a machine and a hammer, we make an L-shaped double bend at right angles, after slightly softening the metal by welding. A longer tire has a deeper bend, a shorter tire has a slight bend. This is done so that the short tire goes around the flat gear, and the long tire goes around the small gear.
5. Let's prepare a metal round timber (shaft) and two half-inch tubes. The round piece should fit into the tube and rotate freely in it.
6. We grind one side of the round timber on the machine so that its diameter is equal to the internal diameter of the small gear. We put the above-mentioned gear on the made shaft. Using a drilling machine, we make two holes in the shaft and connect the round timber (shaft) and the small gear with a cotter pin.
7. We assemble the key into one structure. We place the gears between the two tires so that the bent shorter tire is on the side of the large flat gear. And the long one goes around the small gear. In this case, the short gear is installed at an angle of 90 degrees to the axis of the large flat gear.
8. The small and large gears of the drill must be in contact with the toothed parts, i.e. to put it simply - to coincide in their stroke, thus transferring rotation to each other.
9. We carry out welding, where we connect both ends of the long and short tire to a tube, inside of which there is a shaft with a short gear.
10. All that remains is to make the handle. To do this, weld the second piece of tube to the shaft.
11. On the side of the short tire, the shaft with a large flat gear is ground with a grinder into a square shape. This is done in order to put on the heads.
12. The key is completely ready using an old drill!

The wrench is specially made to unscrew and tighten bolts and nuts in difficult accessible places. At the same time, we save our time and effort.

Video

Video on how to make a key from an old drill with your own hands:

Screwdriver attachment

What else can you make from an old drill with your own hands?

With a little thought, you can make an attachment for a screwdriver.

Such a simple nozzle in its design can be created without unnecessary complications.

The good idea is that there is no need to spend money on additional parts. Everything you need is already in the drill design. Only required lathe, Bulgarian, welding machine and of course - a screwdriver, for which we will now make an attachment:

1. Remove the two covers from the drill body. Unscrew the thrust part.
2. We knock out the cotter pin from the small gear and remove it from the shaft on which the drill chuck is mounted.
3. Using a sharpening machine, we bore the conical tip of the shaft to 10 mm.
4. We insert the shaft back into the drill body, put on the gear and cotter it.
5. On the right side, use a grinder to cut off the threaded shaft.
6. We screw the rubber handle (improved version) into the body on the right.
7. Cut off the threaded part of the large gear shaft.
8. The head must be welded to the large gear shaft.
9. Screw the two covers back to the body and lubricate the gears with special graphite lubricant.
10. The nozzle is ready to use!

The DIY mechanism allows you to screw in and unscrew bolts and nuts into hard to reach places. Increases torque by 6-7 times. Since the attachment is longer than a simple screwdriver, the tool can be used around the house, for assembling furniture, or for car repairs, if the nut connection cannot be reached in any other way.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that this drill attachment maintains a working angle of 90 degrees, and this functional feature indispensable when working where the space above the nut is limited and the nut can only be screwed in and out from the side. The nozzle is simple to use, does not require additional investment, and will serve for many years.

Video

Detailed video on how to make the above-described drill attachment:

Restoration

Can't give up an old but favorite instrument?

Give it a second life and the result will delight you every time you pick up the instrument.

You don't need any special skill to restore a hand drill. It is enough to carefully carry out all stages of work point by point:

1. Unscrew all screw connections of the drill. Remove the handle and both covers. If you have difficulty unscrewing the screws, use any aerosol-type rust dissolving agent.
2. Pull out all the cotter pins, freeing the gears. Remove the fast and slow rotation shafts.
   We dismantle the stop, spindle, handle, drill chuck. Carefully remove the bearing so that the metal balls contained inside do not fall apart.
3. We lay out all the parts and screws on the workbench. We wipe each component of the instrument with a cloth moistened with a special anti-corrosion compound. We remove old oil from the gear and inside the housing. If necessary, use a metal brush.
4. The time is coming " water procedures"- carefully place all the parts of the drill (except for the wooden part of the handle) into a container with a rust neutralizer, such as VSN-1, for example. Leave for a couple of hours.
5. We take all the parts out of the container, and once again carefully clean each part with a brush with plastic bristles from all sides of rust residues. Don’t forget about the screws; they also shouldn’t leave the “restorer’s” hand.
6. Once you are sure that the rust is gone, start removing any remaining paint. To do this you will need a removing gel. paint coatings. Apply this gel with a brush to all parts where it is necessary to remove remaining paint.
7. Remove any remaining paint with a metal brush or spatula (in hard-to-reach places).
8. Polish the surface of the lids, body and handle with a drill fitted with a felt attachment.
9. If necessary, smooth the surface of the covers with a hammer.
10. We begin preparations for painting work. Cover the holes from the covers on the case with masking tape, and place paper plugs inside the holes for the screws. Separately hang the body, handle, covers, stop and open each part from all sides with aerosol putty. Wait for it to dry.
11. Rub down every detail sandpaper and cover again with paint from aerosol can. Do this carefully and at a distance to avoid leaks.
12. Also sand the wooden part of the handle and open it with varnish, or you can make a new one on a lathe.
13. Let's start assembling. Lubricate the ball bearing with special graphite grease. Let's install it. We secure the small and large gears on the shafts with appropriate cotter pins. Reinstall the drill chuck and stop.
14. We lubricate all the gears with a special graphite paste and close the housing with lids on both sides. Screw it in with screws.
15. We attach the handle with the wooden part to the body with a screw.
16. Ready! The old instrument has been transformed and makes its owner happy!

A hand drill can remain not only a reliable work assistant home handyman, but also become a source of technical innovations. For creativity inherent in every craftsman!

The relevance of the question of how to make a router from a drill with your own hands is explained by the fact that not all home craftsmen can afford to purchase expensive serial models. Meanwhile, the usefulness of such a device and the need for its use in many situations (construction and repair work, production of all kinds of wood structures, decorative design products from various materials) are undeniable.

Using a router equipped with an appropriate working tool, you can successfully mill wood products, form edges of various configurations on them, and prepare seats For door locks and loops, create on wooden parts grooves, as well as solve many other technological problems.

Components and assembly algorithm

It is possible to make a milling machine, which almost every home craftsman has, but it should be borne in mind that such a device cannot fully replace the serial model. This is explained by the fact that the chuck of a conventional hand drill is capable of rotating at a speed of 3000 rpm, while a serial milling cutter is able to ensure rotation of the tool used at a speed of up to 30,000 rpm. In addition, the household gearbox electric drill It is not designed for intense loads, which will quickly cause it to fail.

Vertical router from a drill

Meanwhile, the simplest milling cutter, made from scrap materials with minimal financial costs, is able to successfully cope with many technological tasks. To make your own milling machine from an electric drill, you should find following materials and tools:

1. several pieces of chipboard or thick plywood;
2. a clamp with which the drill will be fixed to the base of the device;
3. bolts, screws and other fasteners;
4. feather drill or drill bit with a diameter of 40 mm;
5. standard set locksmith tools.

The assembly process itself homemade router goes through the following algorithm.

• The base of the future router is assembled from sheets of chipboard or plywood, which includes a horizontal base and a vertical part on which the electric drill will be fixed. The dimensions of the sheets of chipboard or plywood from which such a structure will be made are calculated depending on the dimensions of the electric drill used as the basis of the homemade machine.
• A hole with a diameter of 40 mm is drilled in the horizontal base of the device, which is necessary to provide access for the tool to the processing area.
• On vertical rack device, a clamp is attached using a bolt, in which the electric drill is fixed. The drill should be positioned in such a way that the lower end of its chuck is a few millimeters from the horizontal base of the router.
• To make the position of the drill on a vertical stand more stable, you can fix a small wooden block, which will act as a stop.

Adjusting the depth of cut when using such a router is carried out by changing the position of the electric drill in the clamp that secures it.

How to make a milling machine of the design described above more convenient and functional? To do this, it can be equipped with a simple microlift, which will be responsible for moving the electric drill in the vertical direction. To make such an elevator you will need the following Consumables and components:

1. two metal rods that will act as guide elements;
2. a platform (carriage) for fixing an electric drill, made of chipboard or thick plywood;
3. a threaded axis and a nut, which will be responsible for moving the electric drill in the vertical direction;
4. elements that ensure the fixation of the electric drill in the required position.

The principle by which such a homemade router works is quite simple and is as follows.

• When the threaded axis rotates, the carriage with the drill attached to it moves in the vertical direction.
• After the electric drill and the tool secured in its chuck are set in the required position, the carriage is fixed using fasteners.

Naturally, the entire design of such a homemade router, the operation of which is well demonstrated in the video, should be recorded on reliable basis. The latter can be the surface of a desktop or workbench.

Machine made from an old electric motor

With the help of which many successfully perform technological operations, can be made without using an electric drill. In order to make such a device, you will need the following consumables and components.

A hand drill is a trouble-free drilling tool, which enjoyed enormous popularity half a century ago. As soon as electric drills appeared, demand hand-held devices decreased, but did not disappear completely. Today, this tool is probably gathering dust in the garage, and everyone wonders what can be done with an old hand drill. You can try to sell the instrument, but do not rush, you will be able to get no more than 100 rubles for this instrument, but after making useful homemade products, you will get a unique unit. Let us consider in detail what can be made from the tool in question.

Interesting facts about hand drill

Since its invention, the tool in question has been actively used for drilling wooden and metal structures, and such a device is not intended for drilling concrete. This is due to the fact that the device does not have a shock function, so it is almost impossible to drill a hole in concrete with such a tool. However, home craftsmen found a way out of the situation. While drilling concrete, periodic blows were applied with a hammer to the heel, which allowed the drill to advance into the material.

The main drawback of the tool is known to everyone who has ever used it. It involves the need for physical effort. If drilling wood required little effort, when working with metal and concrete, it took at least several hours to achieve results.

This is interesting!The advantage that remains with the hand drill even today is the autonomy of the tool. It does not require an electrical connection and does not have removable batteries. That is why, when going to the country or when working in field conditions, don't forget to take a hand drill with you.

The operating principle of the tool in question is simple, and consists of transmitting rotational manipulations from the handle to the tool chuck through a pair of gear transmissions. Gears help increase the rotation speed of the chuck, but at the same time reduce the torque. The simple and uncomplicated design makes the tool in question not only repairable, but also durable. All you need to do to extend service life is to monitor the quantity lubricant on the gears of the tool.

So, if you remember the design of the hand drill mechanism, as well as what it is, then it’s time to figure out what can be made from this tool.

Device for tightening and unscrewing long screws

To unscrew or screw a long self-tapping screw into wood, you will need to put in a lot of effort. If you've tried doing this with a screwdriver or electric drill, you know that it's quite difficult to do. The self-tapping screw will “go” into the wood for a certain depth, but tighten it completely electric tools almost impossible. It is also extremely difficult to do this manually, so you should call an old hand drill for help.

The tool for screwing or unscrewing long screws does not need to be modified. You just need to clamp a bit in the collet chuck of the device of the appropriate size and get to work. The efficiency of using hand tools when screwing long self-tapping screws is an order of magnitude higher compared to low-power screwdrivers and high-speed electric drills.

Making a screwdriver attachment from a hand drill

Few people know what can be done from an old drill, so don't rush to recycle or sell this invaluable tool. From it you can make a device for a screwdriver, which is designed for screwing and unscrewing various fasteners. It may not only be long screws, but also bolts and nuts. The secret of this device is that you can make a very useful thing out of an old drill, which will allow you to get to hard-to-reach places and then unscrew the fasteners.

The principle of making an attachment or device for a screwdriver from a hand drill is to perform the following manipulations:

1. First, we free the tool from unnecessary parts. To do this, remove the chuck from the tool, as well as the handle.
   
2. The thrust heel is also dismantled, which will not be needed in the new device.
3. The shaft on which the cartridge was located has sufficient large diameter. It will not be possible to install a shaft of this diameter into a screwdriver chuck, so let’s start grinding it down
4. It is recommended to grind the shaft to reduce its diameter on a lathe. The use of an emery wheel or grinder for such purposes is not recommended, since the grinding will be uneven
5. To grind a shaft on a lathe, it will first need to be removed from the tool. It's not difficult to do this. In the mechanism, near the bevel gear, which is mounted on the shaft, there is a hole with a cotter pin. This cotter pin must be knocked out, thereby disconnecting the gear from the shaft
   
6. After grinding the shaft down to 8-10 mm on a lathe, it should be installed in place, not forgetting to pin it. The shaft is made of hardened steel, so before grinding it, it is recommended to do heat treatment (heat it with a blowtorch)
   
7. The shaft is moved by a ball bearing, which can be lubricated to extend its life.
   
8. The first part of the work is completed. The shaft that was ground off will be used as a transmission device on the new device. The working element on the device will be the shaft on which the handle is attached
9. The second shaft has a specific hexagonal shape, which should also be machined so that it can be put on it socket heads or other attachments. The simplest option is to make a square one from the hexagonal shape of the end protrusion for securing the heads
10. This can be done using a grinder and cutting wheel. In this case, only heads for screwing and unscrewing bolted connections can be installed on such a shaft
    
11. If you plan to use the device for other purposes, then you can cut threads on the shaft by first making it cylindrical and trimmed to the required size
12. A drill chuck must be screwed onto the cut thread, into which you can install various attachments - bits, mixers, drills, cutters, etc.
13. Please also note that to install the cartridge on the secondary shaft of the device, you will also need to cut internal thread for checking clamping of the collet chuck
14. To complete the manufacture of the device from an old hand drill, it is necessary to cut off the remaining part on which the thrust foot was attached
    
15. After this, the homemade device is ready for use. All that remains is to fix it in the screwdriver chuck and test it

The advantage of such a device is that it increases the torque. The screwdriver drives a small diameter gear, which transmits force to the larger gear. A small gear is attached to the large gear, and the force is transmitted to the second large gear, on which the secondary shaft is located, thereby reducing the rotation speed, which means increasing the torque. As a result, the device allows you to unscrew and tear off stuck and rusty bolted connections. However, don't forget that main role performs a screwdriver, which must have the necessary power reserve, otherwise its engine may suffer.

What are the advantages of using an old drill attachment for a screwdriver?

Having figured out what can be done from an outdated hand drill, you need to find out the advantages of this device. These advantages include:

1. Torque increases 6-7 times. This means that the force from the screwdriver increases by so many times
2. Ability to access bolts and nuts that are in hard-to-reach places
3. No tools needed for manufacturing Additional materials because everything can be done with your own hands
4. No need to purchase additional consumables

In addition to the fact that the device can be used for screwing and unscrewing fasteners and large screws, the device also allows you to quickly tighten and unscrew them. You will definitely be satisfied with this device. How to make it is shown in detail in the video instructions below.

What else can be made from an old hand drill - quick-driver

The above describes the process of making a homemade product from an old two-speed drill, which has 4 gears. However, there are also single-speed devices that can also be used to make homemade products. This type of tool can be used to make a screwdriver that can be operated with one hand. This is very convenient when the other hand is busy. Such a device is called a quick-twist, and the principle of its manufacture is as follows:

1. Take an old clamp or weld a U-shaped frame on which the homemade components will be located
2. On one side, weld a fixed handle, as well as a movable trigger (made of steel with a thickness of at least 1.5 mm), which is connected to ¼-1/5 of the bevel gear from the tool
3. On the other side of the U-shaped frame, a shaft is attached, on which a cartridge and a bevel gear are fixed, connected to the half-gear from the trigger
4. When you press the handle, the cartridge moves due to the transmission of torque
5. A bit of the appropriate type is fixed into the chuck, after which you can start working

This homemade product has one drawback - it is necessary to disconnect the bit from the fastening element in order to return the handle to initial position. An example of such an invention is shown in the photo below.

Making a machine for winding coils from a drill

What else can be made from an old hand drill that has been gathering dust in the garage for more than 10 years? Of course, you can make a simple device that will allow you to wind coils. You can wind not only threads and ropes, but also wire, for example, when rewinding electric motors.

The design of such a machine is very simple, and to manufacture it you will need to use the following devices:

1. Vice - a fixed handle or tool stop located in a horizontal position is attached to them
2. A block of wood of the appropriate size, which is located near the cartridge. This block acts as a stop, holding the tool in a horizontal position
3. A reel or other devices are attached to the tool chuck, onto which material is wound - wire, rope, threads, etc.

A photo of such a device is shown in the photo below. If you attach a sharpening wheel to the chuck, the tool can be used as a hand sharpener.

Drilling machine from hand drill

To prevent the old drill from sitting on a shelf in the garage, it is proposed to make a manual one from it. drilling machine. The advantage of such a tool is that you can always carefully make a hole in wood, glass, plastic, metal and even ceramic tiles, using the appropriate types of drills. The manufacturing principle is simple, and lies in the fact that you first need to make a frame with a movable frame on which to install hand tool.

1. To make it you will need a board, metal corners and cylindrical guides, such as studs, on which the threads need to be ground. The length of the pins affects the amount of tool movement
2. First, a base is made, to which pins are attached, located straight on one side of the wooden frame
3. Holes are drilled in the corners for the studs
4. These corners with holes are put on studs
5. Attached to the corners wooden plank appropriate size, which will serve as the basis for securing the tool
6. The drill is installed and secured to the moving part
7. To ensure smooth movement of the bed, a latch is made that acts on the pin, thereby limiting the movement of the movable bed

The design of the device can be different, and it all depends on your own ingenuity, but the principle of creating such an invention with your own hands is shown in the photo below.

Making a ratchet from an old hand drill

The range of tool capabilities does not end there. You can also make it from an old and unnecessary hand drill convenient key ratchet. Moreover, it can be used as a regular wrench, that is, tightened by hand, or in tandem with a screwdriver.

To make the tool, you will need two bevel gears and a drill shaft, as well as steel tubes, plates and a welding machine. The process of making the tool is shown in detail in the video material. The result is a universal hand tool that is definitely stronger than modern ratchet wrenches.

As you can see, a hand drill is quite interesting tool, from which you can make various homemade products, expanding your capabilities, as well as simplifying your work. If you come up with something else that can be done with a hand drill, be sure to share it, as it will help people use an outdated tool to do new things.

The hand drill is a tool that was very popular before the advent of power tools. Every self-respecting master had at least one such drill in his arsenal, which was simply an indispensable assistant. But such a tool has significant drawback- this is the need to use physical strength. Today, such tools have been replaced by more rational ones - electric drills and cordless screwdrivers. New tools have appeared, but what to do with old hand drills? If you have a USSR-era hand drill lying around in your garage, do not rush to dispose of it. You can make some useful things out of this tool. This material will explore several ideas.

The hand drill was created to drill holes in various types of materials: wood, plastic and metal. The operating principle is based on a pair of gears various diameters, which allows you to increase the rotation speed, thereby making the tool quite suitable for drilling. It is thanks to the gear mechanism that the tool has become widespread and is used even today.

Interest in the use of hand drills has declined since the invention of electric drills, but there is still interest in using of this instrument resorted to in extreme cases, when there is no electricity, and it is necessary to urgently drill a hole. Let's not delve into the details of this tool, but rather find out what can be made from an old hand drill?

Option 1

If you are wondering what can be made from an old hand drill, then you are at the right way. Don’t rush to throw it away, as it can be used to make an excellent attachment for a screwdriver. Ready product allows you to unscrew and tighten different kinds fasteners in hard-to-reach places using a screwdriver. Let's look at how to make such a device in more detail.

The advantages of such an attachment for a screwdriver

The advantages of this console include the following points:

1. Increases the torque of a screwdriver by approximately 6-7 times.
2. Possibility of screwing and unscrewing bolts and nuts in hard-to-reach places.
3. Ease of manufacture of the device.
4. Does not require any additional capital investment.
5. Expanded capabilities when working with a screwdriver.

Such homemade console It will definitely come in handy on the farm, as well as when carrying out car repair work.

What to make from an old hand drill: option 2

You can also use a hand drill to make a very convenient wrench, something like a ratchet. All you need to do this is two gears and some additional parts. The result will be a tool of the type shown in the photo below.

Details of its production can be seen in the video:

In conclusion, it should be noted that this useful thing, like a hand drill, there are still many ideas for use.

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Unconventional use of a drill in no way implies a violation of the rules from the article “Safety precautions during repairs”. That is, in this article we do not encourage you to use a drill as a drilling machine, grinder or lathe. Most of today's tips could be classified in the "Recipes" section - if adapting a drill did not imply some - absolutely minimal - needlework. Well, plus other methods that have nothing to do with recipes - but also...

And the first way to use a drill in a non-traditional way is to use a drill as a mixer.

The idea is very simple: instead of a drill, a mixer stirrer is inserted. And then everything is as usual: mix the mixer, turn on the drill - and go!

But it happens that there is no stirrer from the mixer. And you need a mixer. Then, instead of a mixer, you can use a regular whisk to beat eggs:

Of course, a situation is possible when the whisk is also unavailable. In this case, a fork will help!

However, it happens that there is no fork at hand. But you still need a mixer. In this case, ordinary scissors will help you! Just insert them instead of a drill - and the mixer is ready. Scissors can be inserted like this:

And the scissors can be inserted like this:

In general, the use of a drill as a mixer can be seen in the video:

Here's a good, unconventional way to use a drill. However, a problem that can arise is that splashes of what is being whipped get on the drill and your hands - and this can be unpleasant. In this case, you can use splash protection like this:

The next non-traditional use for a drill is a “pencil sharpener.”

Do you ever end up with a lot of pencils that need sharpening? It’s unlikely 🙂 But if anything, this method of unconventional use of a drill is for you.

It's very simple - instead of a drill, a pencil sharpener is inserted into the drill. The trick is to make the pencil hole rotate coaxially with the drill so you can sharpen as many pencils as you want in one sitting. This method also good if you need to sharpen a lot of aspen stakes :)

Electric meat grinder from a drill

You can use a drill to make an electric meat grinder. To do this, we disassemble the meat grinder and take out the shaft:

We insert a metal bolt without a head into the shaft or directly into the drill. This results in an electric meat grinder:

Works great and grinds minced meat:

To prove this, here is a video about the operation of an electric meat grinder:

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As you can see, everything is simple!

The following are just a few unconventional ways to use a drill.

A drill can be used to rewind threads. To rewind thread from a large spool to a small spool, you will need a drill. Secure the drill. Use a drill or long screw to attach the coils.

Using a drill, you can twist wire (or weave ropes):

And finally, the drill can be used as an ice cream licking device:

As you can see, there are many options for how to use a drill in an unconventional way.