1895, the first DC hand drill was manufactured by the German company. The shell is made of cast iron, and 4 mm holes can be drilled in the steel plate. Hand drill is a portable small drilling tool, which consists of a small motor, a control switch, a drill chuck and a drill bit.

Hand electric drill is a hand-held electric tool, which is powered by AC power supply or DC battery.

Hand electric drill is the largest selling product in power tool industry, which is widely used in construction, decoration, pan-furniture and other industries. They are used to make holes or pierce objects, and some industries are also called electric hammers.