How To Use A Power Drill- Power Tools Made Easy #2, For Beginners

#powertoolsmadeeasy #dewaltdrill #handymom
Today I decided to continue my new series on how to use power tools. I brought it all the way back to the beginning by explaining how to use an electric drill- probably one of the first ‘power tools’ most people will use.
This series will be geared toward beginners, but I hope all of you can gain some value/tips/tricks in following along.
How To Power Tool Playlist- • Power Tools Made Easy
Toolbox- Dewalt 20v Drill- amzn.to/2KjGTj0
Bio: Handymom Vlog- Hi, I'm Katie! I'm a carpenter turned stay at home mom to a beautiful little girl named Devin. Now I use my construction skills to remodel our home (veeeeeeery slowly) and also do some DIY home decor projects.
Thanks for watching!!
Find me on Instagram @handymom19

[@JunksawStudio]

What tools would you like to see a tutorial on from me?!

[@ohboyotero]

👍👍👍 router, jigsaw, sander, sawzall... All of it! These videos are great, and way more fun than most. Nice work!

[@cassiecat7038]

Chainsawing please!😊wonderful video

[@veronicafowler6441]

How to use a circular saw properly!

[@JunksawStudio]

I have a video for that one! Hope it is helpful 😊

[@antipodeanvagabond]

How to select which electric saw to buy, and how a terrified person should use it safely! 😁

[@stowesuz]

I’m 75, not 19. My husband has passed away. He had a furniture shop but I never paid attention to tools because he did such a great job and did everything in the house. Now I am alone and have to do things myself. Honestly, I didn’t know how to use an electric drill. So thanks! I have been watching tutorials and you are so sweet with clear explanations. I would watch anything you put up. BTW I saw your video about how you lost your fingers. Thanks for that too.

[@mogasmpig5196]

Which fingers?

[@sandramunton6710]

I am in the same predicament. Lost my husband who was an excellent DIYer and an engineer, there are so many tools in his workshop, I have no idea what they are or what they do. My efforts at drilling have not been very successful and the costs rack up every time you pay someone to do a job. Thanks to the OP for this very clear explanation, I am ready to have another go now!

[@adarodriguez1797]

Excellent video. Thank you so much. I learned a lot!

[@lyliavix4366]

Same here even if it’s 2 years later! I love the simplicity and the not taking for granted we know what switches, parts, settings, tools have. I’ve been doing simple woodwork for a couple of years but I’m still learning every time I do a new project, I’m amazed at how easy it is to follow your instructions and visually understand how to use this tool, been watching other diy video creators and even a lot of women are too technical to understand or make me feel like there’s no point when I see their perfect workshop and tools on the opposite hand, I find the majority of women diy’ers content is about furniture flipping, bargain repurposing to make pretty housy things like trays or spice racks😂😂 nothing wrong with that but personally I’m trying to learn how to make furniture, doors, sheds 😂!! Thank you for the video and you have gained a subscriber

[@swildhack1853]

Exactly what I’ve been looking for! I too had a husband who just walked around the house handily fastening anything necessary in the right place-but we split, then he died, then I had to find a handyman and pay him to do this stuff. I don’t want or need another husband-I just need to know how to use the damned drill! Thank you! These were questions so basic I felt like an idiot asking them of the Home Depot salesmen. Also, attaching and removing the bit finally makes sense, and it reminds me of affixing attachments to a Kitchenaid mixer. Sort of. You rock!

[@musicmaniac32]

This video needs to win some kind of award. She talked to the novice watcher (me) without being condescending and went above and beyond to teach from what she learned from experience. Thank you!

[@divinefeminine4946]

Agree! ✨️

[@SchmeesCrotchFruit]

You explain things well and thouroughly for a newb without coming off condescending or overly coddling. Thanks.

[@JunksawStudio]

So glad it’s helpful!! I entered the construction world with 0 experience as an adult, so I definitely know what it’s like to start at the very beginning!

[@jennifertrujillo1662]

I'm subscribing . I love the honesty and humor u put w it. I never thought I'd be giggling at a tool tutorial. I do love my drill but I've been wondering if I needed a hammer drill as I have alot of concrete and heavy duty BIG metal garage that I'm trying to put a kayak rack hook on. My drill says it's strong enough but I just assumed I wasn't strong enough to get it through. I've tried many many times. Also I never knew about the # speed thing so I'm very glad I watched as I will be putting an anchor for a heavy mirror and I definitely want the screws to stick and help the anchor . And PS ...your freaking adorable ( like daughter or favorite niece way not stalker way ) I'm gonna save these videos for my daughter who is 19 if she ever needs them. Great beginners videos. Tanks toots!!

[@miztrik]

This is the best tutorial I have seen. You were so clear and straight forward. Every other page I tried was not sticking with me. Thank you so much!

[@monicapinto3225]

This is the 5th tile project we've done where we've removed the old tile before installing new tile, and the first one with this tool kzbin.infoUgkxqqoaX03nrziKwF7Bjjcc71YzLEleMvOS . I want to cry for all the unnecessary work we've done in the past. With this tool, we removed tile surrounding a fireplace, as well as the hearth tile, set in loads of cement, in less than an hour. I highly recommend this tool. It was easy to use, and very satisfying watching the tile literally fall off the wall.

[@melissaweiss7388]

Just got my first drill/driver today. Single/Divorced mom doing household stuff. Thank you for explaining the numbers. I didn't understand why I may have needed to switch from 1 to 2 or twist from drill to 1 to 15. You are absolutely adorable. I love how you explain things. Thank you so much!

[@carolyncreasy7455]

Thank you thank you. You made more sense than men I tried watching!

[@twinfin8571]

Thank you so much! I see many people here are very beginners with power tools......I as well. I’m 75 years old and never used a drill before. It took me a long time to find someone who actually explained how to do everything step by step and what direction and what number etc. The men showed how to open the box, and then jumped to drilling holes! But the titles of their videos were how to use the drill. Too funny. Most people know it drills holes or screws things in or out. But getting the bit in, getting the right direction button......seriously, that’s teaching how to use it. Those other videos should have titles like “ watch me drill holes” ...🤪. Thanks for this. Very helpful.

[@garthqueen]

Lord have mercy

[@twinfin8571]

@@garthqueen . Hahahaha. You made me laugh. I’m drilling fine now. Decided to learn how to ride a motorcycle. Probably a wee bit more difficult then a drill. Oh well. I’m up for the challenge. Not quite ready to sit and knit.

[@bv4098]

Thank you! I listened to other tutorials and I was getting frustrated. But you explained a lot of things and it clicked! I just finished my first project by myself because of this video! 🎉

[@triciaedwards4371]

About to use my drill for the first time by myself!!!! I was/am really intimidated, but after watching this I'm feeling a lot more confident! Thanks so much!

[@janetc1071]

Great job explaining very clearly how to use a drill. I, too, am now on my own as my husband passed away six months ago. Now I'm trying to learn how to use these tools so I can take care of simple tasks around my place.Thank you!! I'm saving this video and subscribing!

[@ianbrown704]

I have used a drill for over 30 years, but this video has taught me so much that I never new. simply brilliant- thank you Ian (UK)

[@laurabeth7885]

Omg thank you for this! You just made my life so much better! I know how to use my drill now!!! 😊❤️

[@elledunn2066]

Got a power drill, bits and drivers for Mother’s Day. Just learned how to put in a door stop! Thank YOU

[@thesweetness2]

Definitely saved this video in my 'How To" playlist. I'm going to be using my Grandfather's power tool, he passed away and is not here to teach me so I really do appreciate your tutorial Handymom!!

[@PatriceLynn.]

JUST ADORABLE! Got my first drill and am now ready to drill with your help - THANK YOU!

[@karensteffa9679]

I'm no carpenter, but I just won a free DeWalt drill so I do want to be able to play with it. Thank you so much! Your video has been very helpful.

[@AcidRainbowSkies]

Thank you! ❤️ this is the easiest to understand tutorial I've come across

[@thesupercat7580]

Thank you so much for this video! I was searching for a video like this that keeps in mind that some of us women may have some trouble with it. Now we can learn and do it ok on our own thanks to your help. This gives me the confidence!

[@NewExperienceExplorer]

Finally thank you so much. Every guy is like ah how fast and how long the drill works bla bla bla duuude what do those settings meaaaaaan. I'm super glad you've done a video on this.

[@fwuzzfwuzz]

Thank you - youre a life saver - I watch two tutorials before yours and none of them told me to hold the front when changing the bit and I got really frustrated but your calm voice helped a lot and thorough explanation!

[@pearleanbrooks552]

I love the way you slowly went over how to use the drill!! Thank you for teaching me how to use a drill. I'm a beginner so I'll just purchase a 20 volt drill. Thank you!

[@maysonstandingbear5299]

I THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. I DONT have to remember to ask my son,, or wait for anyone to change the bit.

[@sheristewart2333]

You are awesome! My brother left a lot of power tools at my house and I am just wanting now after 10 years how to use them. I want to build planters for my garden... I will be watching all of your videos!!! Thank you.. (I am 55 and I am just wanting to learn now)

[@marilynnelson4718]

I’m in the same position as other women: 68 and widowed. I was using my drill and it wasn’t going through the wood and just smoking. So you answered my question and I was able to drill a hole in to put in a knob on my kitchen drawer. Love your demonstrations so much better than the Dewalt demonstrator who was wearing safety goggles and gloves for the demonstration. And nobody’s changing the focus on the camera so you couldn’t see what he was doing. You get an A+

[@morgandavis2266]

I just watched another instructional video to change the bit and about ripped my hand open. Thank you so much for this user friendly video! My hand and I both thank you!!

[@andreaborowsky1457]

Thank You for helping me learn so clearly how this tool works! You are a born teacher….My husband & I owned a machine shop until he passed away ..We had every tool you can imagine.I ran the office part of the shop. Now at 72 you are helping me learn how to take care of myself ❤️

[@OmANnIe]

Sincerely appreciate this information! Trying to learn as much as I can about tools! This has been great for me. Thank you so much 🙌

[@victoriadelao4763]

Thank you so much, I just bought my first drill and this was extremely helpful!

[@teresasewspecial1090]

Thank you ‼ I just found your videos... After some man broke my old drill with a chuck, I purchased a cordless 1 several years ago. My old brain malfunctions so I couldn't remember how. I loved how you explained everything. And ... LOL... I didn't have to ask a condescending man ‼ Thanks again and have a Blessed day . 🌻

[@ciebv5888]

Thank you! This is a very big help for me. Im a starter and you're video is the only one who has really explained how I should do it! Thanks!

[@gigijnbaptiste6974]

I think you just saved my job! Thank you, lady!!!!

[@monicadeleon89]

I watched so many videos about this but this was the best one! Very clear explanation. Thanks!!

[@JScil22]

Perfect video! Love to see a woman teaching power tools! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@caartista2258]

Girl! You are so Cherri! 🎉I love your through explanations! Thank you

[@giftedheiresses4719]

Purchased my first home and my first drill. This video helped me tremendously. Thank you !

[@kathycollins8307]

Thank you so much for this video. I inherited my dad’s drill and had no idea how to change the bit :) Super helpful.

[@ourboyru]

THANK YOU !!!!! I should have watched this 4 hours ago, but now I know. I look forward to watching other videos.

[@nancylambros4837]

Hi and thank you for this demonstration. I still need some practice but your detailed presentation really helped me!

[@ourdogoreo]

I’ve been using a drill for years without fully understanding all the functions. I recently purchased a Dewalt Drill. I wanted to know what the tab on top numbered 1-2 was for and that’s how I came across your video. This perfectly answered all my questions without making me feel dumb for asking! Thank you❣️ BTW, I’m a 51 yo woman.

[@pamelamarsh998]

I’m 64 and my husband passed away and I find myself not being able to do anything without him. Watched your tutorial and now I can put my puppy fence together myself which feels absolutely fantastic. I’m sure I’ll be looking for more tutorials…thank you so much.

[@adenning3963]

Right on!

[@joelstockseth5771]

I think your presentation was awesome. It was well thought out and the step by step process was very helpful. Thank you!!!!

[@DJunclepaul2nd]

Only video to explain the function I was wondering about, excellent

[@SK-zo6uo]

Thank you so much for this video. Sat here with my new drill and followed along with you. Hate to admit it but was having trouble loading the bit until you showed how simple it was and would never have know about turning the chuck one more time to tighten it. The handbook was useless. Looking forward to watching your other videos as a newly subscribed fan.

[@bills1578]

Excellent video! Very helpful for me since I am brand spanking new to power tools of all kinds. Thank you!

[@happiestgardening8211]

Thanks for your considered and concise tutorial; you are delightful to watch and I appreciate your natural approach - refreshing and comforting ( in this pinterest, etsy world).

[@dustyt907]

Somehow my bath is now drilled to my ceiling thanks handy mum!

[@danman6612]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks for the help!

[@girlscribe2845]

Holy moly, you are one cool angel! Gave me some confidence to do a project I was scared to do.

[@ally8643]

Thank you! Can’t wait to start my own projects ❤

[@nikovizla6937]

Definitely the best & by far the cutest how to video I've seen so far ❤ ty. I would definitely like to see more how to's by you :3

[@Consequator]

Drilling and screwing are just 2 things a drill can do, try using that cordless drill in the kitchen ! Need a lot of freshly ground salt/pepper/whatever ? Attach the drill to shaft of the mill! Just start off easy to find the best speed for the mill (it's not 'full power' !) and you'll be able to grind the entire contents of it in under a minute. (Works a LOT better than those derpy electric mills too .. ) Mixer just too flimsy or the the cord gets in the way ? Just stick the attachment in the drill! Got one of those handle operated cheese graters ? Cordless drill! Various brush attachments available too (great for BBQ cleaning). I honestly use my drill more in the kitchen than for chores. Even my 70 y/o mother who loves to cook went 'Ok that's actually handy' after initially facepalming in disappointment when i pulled out the drill when she complained about hurting arms when using the pepper mill but then watched me grind a whole bottle of pepper corns in under a minute by just attaching the drill to the top.

[@anabec]

I am totally a newbie about drilling. I just bought myself a drill driver and a set of drill/driver bits for our home fixtures.. This is very helpful I totally understood everything that you explained! Thank you so much! I shall watch your other videos now. 😁

[@mo-rie]

Great Job!! You helped this challenged drill user.

[@jaeranxwhitterker1578]

Awesome video. Thank you so much. Learnt some new tips todat

[@dkbaria6691]

Love your videos. Learned a lot about my new drill.

[@audreyhester7258]

You did an excellent job clearing explaining how to use a drill. The parts and what they do, I have my late son, his tools and Tool Box. I subscribed to your Channel. Thank you so much.

[@maryburdwood4515]

You’re adorable, knowledgeable and straight forward. I will be back as needed, thank you.

[@HeavenestStCyr]

Really she is adorable 🤭 and a great teacher

[@Kim-ek7xy]

This is exactly what I needed to watch. We bought faux wood blinds for the kitchen, hub got two of the brackets up but couldn't do anymore, health problems. I need to put the rest up. We have the same DeWalt 20v drill. I had no idea what those symbols were on the black ring. This was an excellent teaching video. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jandecourtney4638]

Wow fantastic explanation!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@reginagomez5492]

This was very helpful, just bought my first dewalt drill. Love it. Will be following your page now.

[@valzin2012]

I loved this video! I’m 54 and have never used a power drill until the other day. I could do a simple hole but I had no idea how to use this! It also came with a bunch of tools that I have zero idea how to use. But I will learn because I want to! I noticed you haven’t done videos in awhile but I subscribed because I hope you’ll do more. 😁

[@julielehmann5377]

Thank u for this video! I listened to another person instructing how to use and I was totally confused. You are very thorough and helpful. I plan to start using my screw driver tomorrow. 😉

[@5150roc]

Great video one that I want to show my 13 year old son. I'll have him watch the video before we hit the drills. Thanks and keep them coming.

[@robertpaolino7039]

Excellent video, stop on I use drillers often and I learned a few things. Can’t wait for the next tool video.

[@seanpatrickroaney2764]

Thank you so much for this -- it's a great video. Perfect tone, comprehensive and easy to understand and very relatable. Liked and subscribed. Thanks again. :)

[@catherinesded]

thank you so much for this video, i’ve always been intimidated to use a drill, and i’ve finally come along a project where i need to use it. you made the sound of using a drill much less intimidating than i had anticipated!

[@danielssister7086]

Another single mom here. Thank you!

[@emmielouhoo3612]

Fantastically well done!!

[@CrawleyObara]

You made everything so simple. Thank you.

[@kamleshsemail]

Thank You 🙏 for teaching it so nicely.

[@jasmynphillips9806]

Awesome, thank you! Easy to understand and extremely helpful

[@laurae.gutierrez5475]

You did a fantastic J.O.B! I give you a 10/10.... awesome demonstration!! Thank You

[@drewcarr1]

This was an awesome Demonstration!!

[@maryjopling5952]

Thank you! this has been most helpful

[@jlc670]

Tfs your tips and tricks and the way you explain things are very entertaining as well as super helpful

[@JunksawStudio]

Thank you!!!! That’s great to hear 🥰😁

[@brittanyroycroft5282]

Thank you SO much for making this video-seriously I felt like a moron and was too embarrassed to ask anyone for help! 1) I got a new drill and didn’t know how to attach the drill bit lol so thank you for explaining it so well. And 2) with my old power screw driver I kept hearing the sound that you demonstrated from not applying enough force and couldn’t figure out why..now I know 😁

[@Alex-ze2dz]

This was so helpful thank you!

[@aislynnmillner5997]

Awesome video. Thanks so much!!

[@mrsmucha]

Excellent video! Great explanation on how to use a drill for a beginner.

[@Sarah27281234]

Katie you are awesome!!!! Thank you so much for this

[@andresmontillaj]

thank you!! very easy to understand!!

[@veronicafowler6441]

You just gave the best explanation of why torx screws (which I like to call Star of David screws :-) ) work better than other types of screws. This after years of my engineering significant other trying to explain it to me!

[@Bc-wq7rv]

Good tip about the star opening on the screw. Great video 🤗

[@danielnagle508]

Excellent instructional video! Thanks so much!

[@jadedean3209]

Fab video thanks! You are an excellent instructor. Simple yet effective. I am now confident enough to use my drill 👏

[@radharcanna]

That was a fabulous introduction to drilling. Thank you.

[@marysweeney-reeves3389]

You're an awesome instructor!! Great job!

[@Soccerhyr2012]

Thank u for being soooooo helpful 🙏🏻

[@kiritlemaila2350]

Wow I'm subscribing here I'm recently recovering from addiction so spending my time on other things was suggested and I picked woodworking but I wasn't sure cause I never used a drill thank you very much for doing something for us who are still new

[@DivaPropertyServices]

Thank you, amazing explanation xx

[@kristenalmonte1110]

Excellent video!!! Many thanks!!

[@joythomson6436]

Thank you. Awesome video 🌺📏📐🔨

[@ellenbeard6096]

Well explained. Thanks!

[@Volirama]

I am so delighted to have found your channel on youtube with a very quick and easy search! Not to be sexist, but gender does play a role in the transmission of knowledge and skill. I am a woman who is brand spanking new to power tools. I very much appreciate your approach being geared towards women. I want to learn how to use power tools for "handywoman" maintenance around my house and for refurbishing old solid wood furniture for resale as a side hustle now that I am retired. I want to learn from a woman, not a man, and there! I've said it! I love that you are there to help people like me who do not know a screwdriver from a ... Wishing you well, lots of success with your youtube channel. You are meeting an important and growing trend of women take care of things for themselves!

[@sharonvanderpool2341]

Love watching you.

[@dawnarmstrong4441]

That was a great and helpful video. Thank you!

[@gisellew2925]

Omg ! Thank you ! ☺️ I thought there was a part missing to hold the drill bits in lolol...I'm now a subscriber, and you are my "go to" for "how to" 😁

[@missVargas]

Amazing presentation 👏 👌 🙌 👍🏻 ❤️ ✨️