I originally made my first Palm Drills a few years back (now is 2011) to use for Forest School sessions where I didn't want to carry a brace and bit or an "egg beater" type hand drill. Palm Drills are great for larger groups and it is fairly difficult to hurt yourself with one. Since showing the idea to a few Sussex Wildlife Trust Forest School Leaders the drills have become very popular.

This is a standard 5mm diameter Palm Drill. The handle is about 100mm long. Standard Palm Drills cost £4.50 each. Variations in design are available by special order.