Gimlet Style Drill

Thanks to Sean Hellman for sharing Ian Swain’s idea for mounting a drill bit in a wooden file handle to make what is essentially a hand drill for kids.  These are probably more accurately referred to as a Gimlets.  They lack the power of a Hand Brace, and the rpm of the egg beater hand drills, but they do seem to work well, especially in green wood.

You can see Video of it here from Sean Hellman.

Here is Ian Swain’s site where he sells the Palm Drill.