Quick
Release: Drill Bits for the Overachiever
With these
new time saving devices you can drill a pilot
hole and switch a Philips screwdriver or
nutsetter shank to a drill bit in a matter of
seconds.
Many tool sheds
house a tool that may no longer be in service.
Sure there was a time when the drill was used on
a regular basis, but that was before the chuck
key wore off the edges and the chuck never
stayed tight enough to hold the drill bit
securely. Because it was a faithful friend is
remains as an ode to what once was.
Today there is an entirely new era in drill bit
progression. With the advent of the quick
connect drill bits it becomes possible for a
home improvement specialist or weekend warrior
to simply remove a hexagon shaped shank from
universal connector and move on quickly from one
function to the next. With these new time saving
devices you can drill a pilot hole and switch a
Philips screwdriver or nutsetter shank to a
drill bit in a matter of seconds.
If you recall former experiences with drills you
may remember skinned knuckles and frustration
when you learn that you just tightened the wrong
drill bit in the chuck. Today, all major power
tool companies provide quick connect drill bits
and these new connections are rendering their
predecessors entirely obsolete.
Manufacturers will use either knurled metal or
rubber to allow the custom hex shank to grip
inside the quick release chamber. The locking
mechanisms are generally ball bearing while the
release chamber requires users to generally push
or pull the locking mechanism to release the
quick release drill bit.
With so many handy folk using cordless drills it
is a safe bet that they can be outfitted with a
quick release drill bit system. It is an equally
safe bet that once you try quick release you
will never want to go back to common keyed chuck
drills again.
Check your favorite hardware store or shop on
line. The selection is outstanding, and with a
quick online search you will be able to compare
vital information on name brand quick release
drill bits so you can make your selection with
confidence.
And the first time you use your new quick
release drill bit kit you might just remember
this article and discover feelings of gratitude.
There are just two words left to say, “You’re
welcome.”
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