Simple and cheap hand drill tool

[cdfigueredo]

Until yesterday I was making small holes in plastic and wood pieces by hand, using an old broken scissors attached to a wooden handle because I don't have a drill.
As you can imagine, it's a hard work and the finish is quite inaccurate.

Thanks to a gift from a great friend , I received a set of small drill bits for this kind of work. And because I don't have a drill, I had to solve how to mount the bits on a hand tool.

Here is what i made:
I had in my possession a HobbyKing Modelling Knife. They are not of high quality, but for the price they do their job quite well.

To be able to hold a drill with this tool, it was necessary to modify it, making a small hole in the center with the smallest drill.

Fixing the bit to a bench screw and manually turning the Modelling Knife I gradually made the hole. This Knife is made of a soft aluminum, so it didn't take long.

The bits fit perfectly and do their job very well.


The time it takes me now is much shorter and the finish is perfect.
For small jobs, the tool is worth it and simple to make.

I hope this could be useful for someone.

 

[CarolineTyler]

This sort of thing is available on ebay for very little money, easier than sawing up a knife handle...
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...huck+Twist+Pin+Vise+Bit+Jewelry+Tool&_sacat=0

 

[cdfigueredo]

This sort of thing is available on ebay for very little money, easier than sawing up a knife handle...
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...huck+Twist+Pin+Vise+Bit+Jewelry+Tool&_sacat=0

I know, also in amazon.... . the point is i live in Cuba... so... no ebay or amazon, and also no shipment or ecomerce. . So... i need to make my own tools.
Also is fun to try and share new things.

 

[CarolineTyler]

What a total pain that must be for you

 

[cdfigueredo]

What a total pain that must be for you

Yes, sometimes it is. But no way to give up. I always try to find solutions . But yes, it is not easy, and sometimes a total pain.

 

[rockyboy]

Great solution though! Can still use the handle for knife blades too - nicely done!

I also see some amazing hand made tools from our builder friends in Russia - I'll see if I can dig up a couple links to some ideas that might be helpful and inspiring!

 

[cdfigueredo]

Great solution though! Can still use the handle for knife blades too - nicely done!

I also see some amazing hand made tools from our builder friends in Russia - I'll see if I can dig up a couple links to some ideas that might be helpful and inspiring!

Yes Rockyboy, in fact, i am now using it as a knife... this mod does expand the posibilities of use it.
Will like to see those links... i spend hours searching for ideas.
Thanks for that.

 

[mayan]

I also have an issue with drills so I did the exact same thing. Works prefect for anyone trying to do this.

 

[cdfigueredo]

I also have an issue with drills so I did the exact same thing. Works prefect for anyone trying to do this.

Nice to hear that