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What is the purpose of the side knob (circled in orange) on a hand or "eggbeater" drill? I can't remember ever using this handle for anything.
I'm considering cutting off the side knob so that the drill will fit better in my tool chest. Would this lead to any problems or loss of functionality?
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What is the purpose of the side knob (circled in orange) on a hand or "eggbeater" drill? I can't remember ever using this handle for anything.
I'm considering cutting off the side knob so that the drill will fit better in my tool chest. Would this lead to any problems or loss of functionality?
hand-tools drill tool-modification
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it's another handle for convenience, if the top handle doesn't give you the stability you need. Note that for heavier drilling you'd have a top handle meant for leaning on with your chest. In this case, this looks like a medium/light model, so you'd use whatever handle was convenient for the work at hand. In this particular case you could still keep things square with the tripod of two hands and your chest, even if you couldn't fully bear down on it with your body.
– jdv
6 hours ago
"loss of functionality?" I think so, but many others disagree and actively seek out drills without a side handle and if they have one they try to remove it if they can (because of the way they're fitted sometimes having a handle you don't use is preferable to having a rod of metal sticking out the side). If you do want to remove it in drills of this type the side handles tend to attach in one of 2 ways, either they're a push-fit on to a rod (no glue) or they're screwed on. So in either case fairly easy to remove without having to resort to sawing if you want to make the drill more compact.
– Graphus
2 hours ago
If your drill does have a rod out the side and you want to remove that too, were you thinking of using a hacksaw to take it off? The body of these drills is steel and may be tool steel rather than mild, so it could be a bit of a workout! Easily tackled by a cutoff wheel in a suitable power tool though if you have something suitable.
– Graphus
2 hours ago
Side handle unscrews on my Stanley drill ... no need to cut it off!
– Brian Drummond
14 mins ago
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What is the purpose of the side knob (circled in orange) on a hand or "eggbeater" drill? I can't remember ever using this handle for anything.
I'm considering cutting off the side knob so that the drill will fit better in my tool chest. Would this lead to any problems or loss of functionality?
hand-tools drill tool-modification
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What is the purpose of the side knob (circled in orange) on a hand or "eggbeater" drill? I can't remember ever using this handle for anything.
I'm considering cutting off the side knob so that the drill will fit better in my tool chest. Would this lead to any problems or loss of functionality?
hand-tools drill tool-modification
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it's another handle for convenience, if the top handle doesn't give you the stability you need. Note that for heavier drilling you'd have a top handle meant for leaning on with your chest. In this case, this looks like a medium/light model, so you'd use whatever handle was convenient for the work at hand. In this particular case you could still keep things square with the tripod of two hands and your chest, even if you couldn't fully bear down on it with your body.
– jdv
6 hours ago
"loss of functionality?" I think so, but many others disagree and actively seek out drills without a side handle and if they have one they try to remove it if they can (because of the way they're fitted sometimes having a handle you don't use is preferable to having a rod of metal sticking out the side). If you do want to remove it in drills of this type the side handles tend to attach in one of 2 ways, either they're a push-fit on to a rod (no glue) or they're screwed on. So in either case fairly easy to remove without having to resort to sawing if you want to make the drill more compact.
– Graphus
2 hours ago
If your drill does have a rod out the side and you want to remove that too, were you thinking of using a hacksaw to take it off? The body of these drills is steel and may be tool steel rather than mild, so it could be a bit of a workout! Easily tackled by a cutoff wheel in a suitable power tool though if you have something suitable.
– Graphus
2 hours ago
Side handle unscrews on my Stanley drill ... no need to cut it off!
– Brian Drummond
14 mins ago
add a comment |
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it's another handle for convenience, if the top handle doesn't give you the stability you need. Note that for heavier drilling you'd have a top handle meant for leaning on with your chest. In this case, this looks like a medium/light model, so you'd use whatever handle was convenient for the work at hand. In this particular case you could still keep things square with the tripod of two hands and your chest, even if you couldn't fully bear down on it with your body.
– jdv
6 hours ago
"loss of functionality?" I think so, but many others disagree and actively seek out drills without a side handle and if they have one they try to remove it if they can (because of the way they're fitted sometimes having a handle you don't use is preferable to having a rod of metal sticking out the side). If you do want to remove it in drills of this type the side handles tend to attach in one of 2 ways, either they're a push-fit on to a rod (no glue) or they're screwed on. So in either case fairly easy to remove without having to resort to sawing if you want to make the drill more compact.
– Graphus
2 hours ago
If your drill does have a rod out the side and you want to remove that too, were you thinking of using a hacksaw to take it off? The body of these drills is steel and may be tool steel rather than mild, so it could be a bit of a workout! Easily tackled by a cutoff wheel in a suitable power tool though if you have something suitable.
– Graphus
2 hours ago
Side handle unscrews on my Stanley drill ... no need to cut it off!
– Brian Drummond
14 mins ago
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it's another handle for convenience, if the top handle doesn't give you the stability you need. Note that for heavier drilling you'd have a top handle meant for leaning on with your chest. In this case, this looks like a medium/light model, so you'd use whatever handle was convenient for the work at hand. In this particular case you could still keep things square with the tripod of two hands and your chest, even if you couldn't fully bear down on it with your body.
– jdv
6 hours ago
it's another handle for convenience, if the top handle doesn't give you the stability you need. Note that for heavier drilling you'd have a top handle meant for leaning on with your chest. In this case, this looks like a medium/light model, so you'd use whatever handle was convenient for the work at hand. In this particular case you could still keep things square with the tripod of two hands and your chest, even if you couldn't fully bear down on it with your body.
– jdv
6 hours ago
"loss of functionality?" I think so, but many others disagree and actively seek out drills without a side handle and if they have one they try to remove it if they can (because of the way they're fitted sometimes having a handle you don't use is preferable to having a rod of metal sticking out the side). If you do want to remove it in drills of this type the side handles tend to attach in one of 2 ways, either they're a push-fit on to a rod (no glue) or they're screwed on. So in either case fairly easy to remove without having to resort to sawing if you want to make the drill more compact.
– Graphus
2 hours ago
"loss of functionality?" I think so, but many others disagree and actively seek out drills without a side handle and if they have one they try to remove it if they can (because of the way they're fitted sometimes having a handle you don't use is preferable to having a rod of metal sticking out the side). If you do want to remove it in drills of this type the side handles tend to attach in one of 2 ways, either they're a push-fit on to a rod (no glue) or they're screwed on. So in either case fairly easy to remove without having to resort to sawing if you want to make the drill more compact.
– Graphus
2 hours ago
If your drill does have a rod out the side and you want to remove that too, were you thinking of using a hacksaw to take it off? The body of these drills is steel and may be tool steel rather than mild, so it could be a bit of a workout! Easily tackled by a cutoff wheel in a suitable power tool though if you have something suitable.
– Graphus
2 hours ago
If your drill does have a rod out the side and you want to remove that too, were you thinking of using a hacksaw to take it off? The body of these drills is steel and may be tool steel rather than mild, so it could be a bit of a workout! Easily tackled by a cutoff wheel in a suitable power tool though if you have something suitable.
– Graphus
2 hours ago
Side handle unscrews on my Stanley drill ... no need to cut it off!
– Brian Drummond
14 mins ago
Side handle unscrews on my Stanley drill ... no need to cut it off!
– Brian Drummond
14 mins ago
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In my younger days, I had only this type of drill with which to bore holes. It was often necessary to place the in-line grip on my chest or belt to apply pressure. A board or similar panel provided some dispersal of force against the human body. The side handle served to stabilize the drill and to prevent rotation in an undesirable manner.
Addendum: something popped into my alleged mind during the day. The drill I would have used might have had a shoe. This image shows this feature, making the determination that much easier. Image courtesy of Shutterstock:
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In my younger days, I had only this type of drill with which to bore holes. It was often necessary to place the in-line grip on my chest or belt to apply pressure. A board or similar panel provided some dispersal of force against the human body. The side handle served to stabilize the drill and to prevent rotation in an undesirable manner.
Addendum: something popped into my alleged mind during the day. The drill I would have used might have had a shoe. This image shows this feature, making the determination that much easier. Image courtesy of Shutterstock:
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In my younger days, I had only this type of drill with which to bore holes. It was often necessary to place the in-line grip on my chest or belt to apply pressure. A board or similar panel provided some dispersal of force against the human body. The side handle served to stabilize the drill and to prevent rotation in an undesirable manner.
Addendum: something popped into my alleged mind during the day. The drill I would have used might have had a shoe. This image shows this feature, making the determination that much easier. Image courtesy of Shutterstock:
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In my younger days, I had only this type of drill with which to bore holes. It was often necessary to place the in-line grip on my chest or belt to apply pressure. A board or similar panel provided some dispersal of force against the human body. The side handle served to stabilize the drill and to prevent rotation in an undesirable manner.
Addendum: something popped into my alleged mind during the day. The drill I would have used might have had a shoe. This image shows this feature, making the determination that much easier. Image courtesy of Shutterstock:
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In my younger days, I had only this type of drill with which to bore holes. It was often necessary to place the in-line grip on my chest or belt to apply pressure. A board or similar panel provided some dispersal of force against the human body. The side handle served to stabilize the drill and to prevent rotation in an undesirable manner.
Addendum: something popped into my alleged mind during the day. The drill I would have used might have had a shoe. This image shows this feature, making the determination that much easier. Image courtesy of Shutterstock:
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it's another handle for convenience, if the top handle doesn't give you the stability you need. Note that for heavier drilling you'd have a top handle meant for leaning on with your chest. In this case, this looks like a medium/light model, so you'd use whatever handle was convenient for the work at hand. In this particular case you could still keep things square with the tripod of two hands and your chest, even if you couldn't fully bear down on it with your body.
– jdv
6 hours ago
"loss of functionality?" I think so, but many others disagree and actively seek out drills without a side handle and if they have one they try to remove it if they can (because of the way they're fitted sometimes having a handle you don't use is preferable to having a rod of metal sticking out the side). If you do want to remove it in drills of this type the side handles tend to attach in one of 2 ways, either they're a push-fit on to a rod (no glue) or they're screwed on. So in either case fairly easy to remove without having to resort to sawing if you want to make the drill more compact.
– Graphus
2 hours ago
If your drill does have a rod out the side and you want to remove that too, were you thinking of using a hacksaw to take it off? The body of these drills is steel and may be tool steel rather than mild, so it could be a bit of a workout! Easily tackled by a cutoff wheel in a suitable power tool though if you have something suitable.
– Graphus
2 hours ago
Side handle unscrews on my Stanley drill ... no need to cut it off!
– Brian Drummond
14 mins ago