Hand Drill From Wood Spoon
How to make a simple, inexpensive hand drill from a wood spoon.
The reasons someone might want to build a hand drill are:
Parts List:
The reasons someone might want to build a hand drill are:
- Cannot afford a cordless or corded drill, but still need to drill holes and build things.
- Need to drill quietly because of roommates, sleeping spouse, etc.
- Necessary to have lightweight, portable drilling capability.
- Need to hold the wood while you use a hand drill. Traditional hand-cranked drills require 2 hands to use.
- No access to electricity, ie: an emergency situation or out in the field, but still need to drill
- Environmentally conscious; uses no electricity
- Wood spoons are available inexpensively at many 99 Cent stores usually 3 for $1
- In the event of an emergency (ie: financial, flood, fire), a wood spoon is often available
- Round portion of the spoon makes it easy to hold and rotate in your hand
- This one is a slightly downgraded version of my first hand drill:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-drill-from-Home-Depot-parts-under-10/ - And a modification of my hand drill made from a screwdriver:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-drill-using-a-screwdriver/
Parts List:
- Wood spoon (you can buy 3 for $1 at a 99 Cent Store)
- Ryobi Speedload Titanium 1/8 in drill bit; Home Depot SKU: 773939
- Duct tape
- Cable ties (can buy at Home Depot or 99 cent store)
- Rubber bands
Tape Drill Bit to Wood Spoon Handle
- Use the duct tape to tape the drill bit to the handle of the wood spoon
- Make sure that the bit is straight
Secure Drill Bit With Cable Ties
- Use the cable ties to secure the drill bit to the handle
- Use the wire cutter to cut the cable ties down to a small size
Use the Rubber Bands to Reinforce the Cable Ties
- Wrap the rubber bands around the end of the drill bit
- Be sure the rubber bands stay in between the cable ties so that they don't get cut on the ends
Drill
1. Grab the spoon end to drill.