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=====Description===== | |||
A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimlet_%28tool%29 '''Gimlet'''] is a small tool which can be used for drilling wood to create ''pilot holes'' for screws or holes to receive nails for example. | |||
They often have a 'T' handle to provide the required [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque '''Torque'''] and a screw tip which draws the slightly tapered bit into the wood - so care must be taken when used near the end of a piece of timber to avoid splitting. | |||
=====Features and Applications===== | |||
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill_bit#Gimlet_bits cutting action] is similar to, and may also be referred to, as a '''Nail Bit''', '''Snail Bit''' or '''Cobra Bit'''. | The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill_bit#Gimlet_bits cutting action] is similar to, and may also be referred to, as a '''Nail Bit''', '''Snail Bit''' or '''Cobra Bit'''. | ||
Small diameter '''[[Twist Drills]]''' set into a file handle or held in a '''[[Mini Hand Drill]]''' can be used for a similar purpose. | |||
{{Gimlet Buyers Guide}} | {{Gimlet Buyers Guide}} | ||
[[Category:Drilling and Boring]] | [[Category:Drilling and Boring]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:28, 11 February 2017
Description
A Gimlet is a small tool which can be used for drilling wood to create pilot holes for screws or holes to receive nails for example.
They often have a 'T' handle to provide the required Torque and a screw tip which draws the slightly tapered bit into the wood - so care must be taken when used near the end of a piece of timber to avoid splitting.
Features and Applications
The cutting action is similar to, and may also be referred to, as a Nail Bit, Snail Bit or Cobra Bit.
Small diameter Twist Drills set into a file handle or held in a Mini Hand Drill can be used for a similar purpose.
 
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