Sharp tools must be used under the supervision of the Forest School Leader or a designated adult helper.

Keep angle of blade shallow to avoid catching the blade on wood. Only try to take off a small layer of wood at a timeTo put a wedge on the end of a timber, keep angle of blade shallow to avoid catching the blade on wood. Allow the weight of the axe head to do the most work. By the 19 th century, the first-hand drill was introduced, allowing for faster speeds than any other drill that had come before.

You can see more on the evolution of hand drills here [ 2]. The manual drill has come through a lot before it came to the brushless innovation of drills. Manual drill comparison Woodworking hand drill You can then start drilling into the workpiece, making sure to keep the drill at the proper angle. You could also use a press attachment to guide your drill when making holes at an angle. 3. When applying pressure… It is also a good idea if you are going nuts on the hand drill to put on a pair of heavy gloves to protect your hands in case the drill bit jams and causes the drill to stop abruptly turning. 7. Make sure to use the right-sized tool for the job.Going the other way will prevent the bit from feeding material, and you won’t be able to drill your hole as intended. 5. Recommending eye protection for kids is a good way to start a good DIY habit.

Important Notes: Please always provide instruction prior to use and always supervise children whilst using palm drills. When using palm drills always use a left/right motion when drilling - palm drills are not designed to be turned in a single direction. Palm Drill Specs: Hold wood firmly in non-dominant hand (i.e. left hand if you are right-handed, right hand if you are left-handed). Keep hand away from end you wish to cut. Tools must only be used within a designated ‘Safe Tool Use’ area – a roped off area with a single entry point. It wasn’t until the hand brace wasinventedin the 15 th century that people had a way to make holes consistently and easily.The invention of the strap drill and the bow drill made things considerably easier, but drilling was still a difficult job. All instructions will be demonstrated, provided verbally and in writing, with illustrating photographs. If some time has passed since instruction in the use of a tool was last given, the instruction will be given again, or at any time at the request of a client or if it is felt necessary. Position one clamp at one end of the pole and fit it so that the clamp sits under the workbench and over the pole. Tools will be used by one client at a time, partnered with a second client who will be ‘helper’ until it is their turn to use the tool.