alt Hacker NewsBow drills were still commonly used in India in 25 years ago.
Because electricity was unreliable and machinery was expensive.
Bow drills were still commonly used in India in 25 years ago.
Because electricity was unreliable and machinery was expensive.
I keep one of those Amish hand-crank drills in my vehicle toolbox. I have one in the closet too.
I have a thing for old tools, but not much can substitute a drill when one is needed. And the ones I refer to are surprisingly effective, and built to last. Borders on art for me.