Fed up of digging out the electric drill, untangling the cable and plugging it in, when I only want to drill a small hole. So I want to get a hand drill, but the question is whether to get a ratchet one (pic on the left) or a pinion one (pic on the right)? Any advice appreciated.
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Haven't seen one for ages - cordless electric ones are so cheap nowadays. -
Still inside then? Has Bubba been winking at you?Originally posted by Moose423956 View PostComment
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Ratchet has more torque but pinion more spindle speed, pinion would be easier to keep straight and can be used in a confined space.... I’d go for the pinion.
Is this a trap to see who's bored senseless??Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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But they still have to be charged. I'm fed up of having all those bloody chargers lying around, I never know which one is for what!Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View Post
What's wrong with good old manual labour every now and then, eh?Comment
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I made the mistake of dropping the soap in the shower and bending over to pick it up. Ouch!Originally posted by NoddY View PostComment
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Scarily I have thought about getting one for the same reasons.Originally posted by Moose423956 View Post
Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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There's something earthy and nostalgic about using a manual drill rather than an electric one. You get a much better feel for what you're drilling (cue the crude remarks). You can almost feel the character of the wood itself.Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostScarily I have thought about getting one for the same reasons.Comment
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I have 3 old pinion drills and a ratchet in the garage. Since I got the cordless one, I haven't used the manual ones once. From memory I'd agree the ratchet has more torque - also you can lean on the end to "help" the bit - I used to use it for big holes - putting locks in etc, whereas the pinion ones are smaller and more accurate.Originally posted by Moose423956 View Post
Cordless drill trumps em both though in my book.Comment
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