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If you need to do delicate work they are much safer to use than power drills as you are much less likely to overdrill...it may be niche but, for example, it's why you aren't allowed power drills anywhere near artworks in many galleries. GLWS
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Basically as @coot says. Gentle and safe drilling that you can feel and adapt to as you go along. Straightforward stuff I’d use an electric drill any day but when it comes to delicate things then hand all the way. I still use hand pokes and drills I bought in Japan over 30 years ago for necklace and bracelet making. T
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I’m curious about the market for hand drills - are they better than powered versions in any way? Or is it for collectors to look at? More fun? I have a few of them in the shed and never thought to use them for anything.