How to Use a Hand Held Core Drill

Hand-held core drills are used in various construction projects where anchoring points are needed. Core drills are used to cut large holes into concrete, floors, walls and ceilings. Larger core drills are also used to collect soil and ice core samples for scientific study. Using a core drill should be done in accordance with the specific manufacturer's instructions as all models can vary slightly, however, their basic operation is generally universal and all core drills should be used with safety in mind.

• 1

  Install the correct bit for the hole that you will be drilling. Place the bit onto the drive nose. Lock it down by turning the spanner.

• 2

  Check to ensure that no electrical wiring, piping or other materials are behind the wall or in the area that you are drilling.

• 3

  Plug the drill into its appropriate power source.

• 4

  Hold the drill positioning the bit over the surface to be drilled. Ensure that you are holding it straight either vertically or horizontally. Do not hold the drill at an angle.

• 5

  Depress the trigger to turn the drill on. Push the drill onto the surface using firm pressure to drill the hole.