{"title":"Hand Drills","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Drills are elegant solutions for simple drilling tasks and in certain situations they are a superior choice over power drills. Craftsmen prior to the invention of power tools could accomplish any furniture building task with a quiver of hand tools which would certainly include the trusty hand drill and bit brace. Today consider a hand drill when you need that extra bit of control for delicate or precision drilling at that critical step in your project. Hand drills are also great tools for pre-drilling and drilling into wood prone to splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider using a bit brace when drilling in dense material or for drilling larger, deeper holes - the extra torque will help you drill more easily and power through. We offer German hand drills from Schroeder and many other manual drilling tools, so don't think of these tools as old fashioned, think serious woodworking hand tools. Checkout their cousins the \u003ca data-prev-url=\"\/spiral-ratcheting-screwdrivers.aspx\" href=\"\/collections\/spiral-ratcheting-screwdrivers\" title=\"Spiral Ratcheting Screwdrivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e Spiral Ratcheting Screwdrivers \u003c\/a\u003e another useful traditional hand tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bitbrace","title":"Bit Brace","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Bit Brace\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This classic bit brace has an open ratchet for forward or reverse partial rotation in tight quarters. Consider using a bit brace when you need the control of a manual drill but with force. When drilling in dense material or for drilling larger, deeper holes - the extra torque will help you drill more easily and power through.  The chuck consists of 2 jaws with a universal design so that they accept tapered or straight-shank bits.  10\" swing is compact and efficient, and provides plenty of mechanical advantage for fast drilling and controlled reaming.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Two jaw chuck holds square shank bits and round shank bits up to 3\/8\".\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"HHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821592809754,"sku":"171822","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/171822.jpg?v=1751677504"},{"product_id":"generaladjustablepinvise","title":"General Adjustable Pin Vise","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    General Adjustable Pin Vise\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Pin vises are terribly handy things for holding small drill bits, files, rotary burrs and other small tools.  Unlike typical pin vises, ours has a handle you can actually get some purchase on.  It has a keyless drill-like three-jawed chuck that opens from 0 to 1\/4\", so it will grip most Dremel and Foredom accessories.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"General Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821660672282,"sku":"123022","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/123022.jpg?v=1751678740"},{"product_id":"general-swivel-head-pin-vise","title":"General Swivel Head Pin Vise","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    General Swivel Head Pin Vise\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The General Swivel Head Pin Vise provides fingertip control of small tools when working with jewelry,\n electronics or models. The double-ended collets offer four different sizes for holding a variety of drill\n bits, reamers and taps. For added control, this Pin Vise has been design with a knurled aluminum body\n for a sure grip while the swivel head turns smoothly against your palm. Approximately 3-11\/16\" long.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"General Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821947031834,"sku":"123021","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/123021d.jpg?v=1768342246"},{"product_id":"seloron-premium-bit-brace","title":"Premium Bit Brace - 10 inch","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"right\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium brace has a three jaw chuck and and can take heavy duty use. It will handle the heavy work of of boring for mortises and the precision of drilling in tight spaces for chair spindles. Traditional square-shank bits seat securely in a square hole in the bottom of the chuck and are held firm by the three jaws, which can also hold standard round shank bits. The steel body of the brace is nickel-plated for a long rust-free life. The ratchet gearing can be switched for drilling (or driving) in forward and reverse. Knob and spin handle are black plastic. Knob diameter is 2-13\/16″. OAL of the brace is 14-1\/2″.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree jaw chuck holds square shank bits and round shank bits 5-13mm (3\/16\" - 1\/2\")\" in diameter. The three jaws will also grip hex shank bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Three Jaw Chuck with square recess\" data-prev-url=\"\/ProductImages\/chairmaker\/171820-chuck-closeup-110-70.jpg\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/info.highlandwoodworking.com\/ProductImages\/chairmaker\/171820-chuck-closeup-110-70.jpg\" width=\"110\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in France by Seloron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eSquare Socket in Chuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seloron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822012109082,"sku":"171820","price":167.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/171820d.jpg?v=1768342729"},{"product_id":"basic-hand-drill","title":"Basic Hand Drill","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Basic Hand Drill\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This inexpensive eggbeater-style hand drill is perfectly sized for small or delicate jobs.  A double-pinion\ndrive spins the chuck 4 revolutions per turn. The plastic main handle has a screw off cap and a cavity to store\n your bits.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   Specifications\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-top:-2px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Overall length - 11-3\/4\"\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Three-jaw chuck - 0.6mm - 6mm (1\/32\" - 1\/4\") capacity\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Weight - 20 oz.\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"HHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822169264410,"sku":"161924","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/161924-01d.jpg?v=1768344019"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/collections\/HandDrilldrawing_b9b334de-9480-45fa-94be-09bd9e25bce8.jpg?v=1774111279","url":"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/collections\/hand-drills.oembed","provider":"Highland Woodworking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}