In this class, you will learn all about various types of drills, including:

• Understanding the differences between electric drills, hammer drills, hand drills, cordless drills, and specialty drills.
• Different drill components by exploring the main parts of drills, including motors, chucks, and bits, and how they affect performance.
• How to select the right drill for each job by gaining insight into matching drills to specific tasks and materials, from woodworking to metalworking.
• How to choose the correct drill bits by learning about the different types of drill bits available and their specific applications, including twist bits, spade bits, and masonry bits.
• How to stay safe when operating any drill, including proper safety measures when operating drills to prevent accidents and injuries.

About the instructor, Geoff Poor: Geoff is a retired educator who spent 27 years rehabbing an 1875 house in western New York. Since 2019, he’s had a part-time handyman business in Shoreline and uses all kinds of drills regularly in his handyman work.

Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.

ACCESSIBILITY: 

• The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
• Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
• Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests. 

GETTING THERE:

• By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
• By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building. 
• Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle. 

Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.org with their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.