Fiskars Craft Drill

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Reported by Melissa Norris


The Craft Drill by Fiskars is a definite must have in your crafting room. I know what you're thinking, why do I need a craft drill? You're not alone, I thought the same thing too, until I used it. Now I would never imagine of letting it go.


The Facts:

-Retails for $19.25
-Made of strong, sturdy ABS plastic
-Ergonomic handle
-Lightweight
-Comes with 4 drill bits (3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16")

So, how do you use a drill with your crafting? It's perfect for going through chipboard, acrylic, plastic, large quantities of paper, wood, and more. Try using it to drill a small hole to glue a brad into on a wooden picture frame. Or stack up pieces of chipboard and make a mini book. The possibilities are truly endless. And, of course, it's a regular drill, so use it to hang items in your studio and around the house.



Of course, you can do all of these things with a regular power drill, but they can be very cumbersome. And because you control the speed, you don't have to worry about plastics cracking or things getting out of control. And lets face it, we all know that outlet space can be limited in a craft room. And who wants to go out to the cold garage and dig around the tool bench looking for the right sized bits. Now you don't have to. This one is all yours and the green will look super with the rest of your craft items.

A few tips about using the drill. Sometimes, you really need a 3rd hand when using it. It takes two hands to operate the drill, but you also have to hold on to the item you are drilling. A couple of suggestions, if your project is something with layers (chipboard pieces, CDs, paper), try rubber banding them together or holding them together with clamps. Also, this is a fully functional drill, so you need something other than your craft mat underneath. Try a scrap piece of wood, a couple of layers of cardboard, or an old phone book. Clamp those all together and drill away.



After you have drilled the holes in your project, depending on the item, there may be bits of plastic or paper left in the hole. Get a small precision file (I've used the Basic Grey file set) and run them through the holes a couple of times to get rid of those small bits.


Also, to store my drill bits (and keep them away from my husband), I took a small embellishment bag and punched a hole in it. I placed the bits inside, then removed the silver bit holder (it unscrews all the way off) and placed the bag on. Then I reattached the bit holder and all of my drill bits were stored away for safe keeping.



The biggest con about the craft drill is that it doesn't come with some way to clamp your project down. Unfortunately, you're on your own for that one, but we know how handy you all can be.




Overall, this is a really outstanding product that you never knew you needed. As soon as you try it, it will forever be a staple in your craft room.


Have you tried the Fiskars Craft Drill or have some questions about it? Leave us a comment and let us, and our readers, know all about it!

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