How to Use a Drill: A Beginner’s Guide

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As beginners, we don’t always pay attention to the settings of a drill. We just know it’s supposed to drive when we put it in forward and drive out when we put it in reverse. Trust me, using your drill driver will be much easier when you understand all the settings.

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A Beginner’s Guide

Loading a Bit in the Drill

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Picking the Speed Setting

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How To Hold the Drill-Driver

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How To Drill a Hole Using a Drill

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