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Mike A
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Mike A asked in Home & GardenDo It Yourself (DIY) · 9 years ago

What is the name of this tool?

There is a tool I have seen, that looks as though it is meant to drill pilot holes for screws and other hardware. the tool has a drill bit that comes to a fine point, and has a conical shape to it. It is attached to a metal tube, and set up so if you take the point of the bit, and push on the handle, the bit rotates and retracts into the tube at the same time. It pierces a hole into drywall or wood, then you can just insert the tip of a screw and tighten it in. The only time I saw this tool used, I asked what it was, and the guy just said "Its something for pilot holes" and walked away.

Any ideas what the name of this tool is?

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  • elhigh
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    It sounds like you're describing a "yankee drill."

    I hate those things. If you have nothing else to drill holes...and a lot of free time...it'll get the job done, but holy cats is it ever a pain. You're better off using almost anything else.

    Source(s): Handyman
  • Mike S
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    Push Drill

    http://www.garrettwade.com/garrettwade-push-drill/...

  • dan
    9 years ago

    You mean a ground socket punch? Or a yankee push drill?

  • Scregoff
    9 years ago

    The yankee push drill.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    a saw bench to cut timber sheets in a straight line

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