This tiny electric drill pen is the ultimate compact workshop accessory for designers and DIY-ers

It’s natural for technology to get smaller, more powerful, and more affordable. A computer occupied the size of an entire room 50 years ago. Now it fits in the palm of your hand and can literally communicate with satellites. Televisions have gone from heavy, bulky appliances to paper-thin display units too. The SDS Ultra follows a similar trajectory, fitting an entire drill kit in the size of a fountain pen, while still being versatile and affordable… besides, with its Benchtop Press accessory, the SDS Ultra holds the mantle of being the world’s smallest vertical drill machine too!

Designers: Yin Liu, Shi Teng Yuan & Chun Hiu Tseung

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Designed by the folks at Arrowmax, the SDS Ultra follows their existing lineup of award-winning handheld tools, including handheld electric screwdrivers and polishing/engraving tools. It’s safe to say they’ve mastered the art of making otherwise bulky hardware tools portable and handy, with the SDS ULtra quite literally looking and feeling like a pen, but housing a motor on the inside capable of hitting rotational speeds of 600RPM with a torque of 2.3 kgf cm. This means, as compact and lightweight as the SDS Ultra is, it’s easily capable of drilling through regular materials such as wood, acrylic, plastic, and PCBs, as well as tougher materials like aluminum and even everyday coins made from alloys of copper, nickel, and zinc.

The handheld electric drill pen comes with an aluminum outer body that features an OLED display, a button to power the drill and another to cycle through its RPM settings, and four strategically located shadow-less LED lights that help illuminate your drill-zone so that you can clearly see exactly where you’re drilling with no shadows or obstacles. The single-button RPM control button lets you access the SDS Ultra’s four RPM settings, going from 300RPM for tougher materials like aluminum, to 600RPM that works easily on softer plastics and wood. The built-in 500mAh battery gives the SDS Ultra hours worth of usage, allowing you to drill over 500 holes on a single charge.

Users can freely adjust the gap between the drill bit to the bottom plate from 33mm to 83mm.

The SDS Ultra comes along with its army of 10 titanium-coated high-speed steel (HSS) drill bits that go from as small as 0.6mm to 2.2mm in diameter. The titanium-coated-steel helps the bits have a high wear resistance and low friction coefficient, making them effective on hard materials like metals while keeping them sharp and durable for years, and the SDS Ultra’s special drill-fastening design helps you easily and rapidly load and unload drill bits in an effective manner… much faster than how you would on a traditional drill machine.

Precise Multi-angle Adjustment – The holder rotates up to 180° to drill, polish, sand, and more at any angle.

Users can switch the drill angle to +/- 15, 30, 45, 90, or 180 degrees are used for tasks such as polishing metal objects, sanding different shapes, and sanding metal pieces.

Speaking of traditional drill machines, the SDS Ultra even comes with an impressive accessory in the form of the Hedgehog Benchtop Press – a tiny tabletop chassis that turns your handheld drill into a professional vertical drill. Designed for the kind of precise drilling where handheld use would prove to be difficult, the Benchtop Press lets you dock your drill pen into its design, which clamps onto a tabletop surface, giving you a lever-operated vertical drilling machine that allows you to drill holes with utmost precision and accuracy. Made from a high-grade aluminum alloy, the Benchtop Press even comes with a drill-bit holder built into its spine, letting you store and access the 10 drill bits on the fly. It also gets its Hedgehog moniker from the fact that the vertical drill holder can change angles, pointing in any direction (sort of like the spines on a hedgehog). Apart from merely adjusting the height of the drill, the Hedgehog Benchtop Press lets you rotate the drill as much as 180°. “Users can switch the drill angle to +/- 15, 30, 45, 90, or 180 degrees are used for tasks such as polishing metal objects, sanding different shapes, and sanding metal pieces,” says the team at Arrowmax.

Drill Bit Placement – Has dedicated slots for ten drill bits so that you can easily pick and swap the bit you need right then and there.

Its small size, powerful motor, and versatile setup make the SDS Ultra perfect for pretty much all applications. Whether you’re designing prototypes, working on DIY projects, drilling components like PCBs, or just creating art, craft, and jewelry, the SDS Ultra firmly cements its position as being the perfect tool of trade, whether you’re an amateur or a professional. The variable drill bits help cover a wide range of materials, from craft to technical, and that handheld design and single-button RPM control means you can easily operate the SDS Ultra with one hand and minimal amounts of expertise. Don’t forget your safety protocol, protective eyewear, and other gear, though!

Affordability is also built right into the SDS Ultra’s accessible, user-friendly design. The handheld electric drill pen starts at a mere $59, which includes the SDS Ultra itself and the 10 drill bits, packaged together in a slick aluminum case along with a magnetic stand and a Type-C charging cable for the drill pen. For $129, you can get the SDS Ultra bundle along with the Hedgehog Benchtop Press, giving you the complete tabletop kit for your DIY projects. The Hedgehog Benchtop Press also works with Arrowmax’s other offerings, including the SDS MINI/PRO, and the SGS MINI/PRO.

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This mini electric drill pen and benchtop press make crafts easier and more enjoyable

Back in the day, bringing your creative visions to life was mostly a pipe dream that could only become a reality if you had resources or connections with people in the industry. Fortunately, it’s much easier to get started today, and while you do still need to save up for the right tools, those won’t require taking out huge loans anymore. 3D printing has made creation a lot easier, but it isn’t the only tool you’ll need for crafts and projects. There will be times when you’ll need to bore holes into materials and objects, and that’s where this drill and press duo comes in, providing a portable yet powerful tool to make your designs come alive in the real world in a simple yet effective way.

Designers: Yin Liu, Shi Teng Yuan & Chun Hiu Tseung

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You might think you need something like a bulky power tool just to put holes in parts and materials, and that may be true for larger or thicker pieces, especially metal, but not all crafts actually use those. For smaller or thinner materials, especially those that need finer precision, a smaller drill will be more efficient. Fortunately, that’s exactly what the SDS ULTRA brings to the table, almost literally, providing an electric drill that can easily fit in your pocket if you really need it to.

The SDS ULTRA PLUS comes in two parts. The most important is, of course, the pen-sized mini drill that you can use any time you need to put a hole into something. Its rounded rectangular shape makes it easy to hold in your hand and ensures that it won’t roll off tables when you put it down. Despite its small size, it houses a 500mAh battery that lets you work cable-free for up to three hours. And when that time is up, charging via a USB-C cable means you can top off even using your phone’s charger or a power bank.

The drill pen is the epitome of “small but powerful,” possessing much-needed features to make drilling a breeze. Compared to previous models, it boasts a top speed of 600RPM, but you can actually set different modes to lower the speed as needed down to 300RPM. An easy-to-use switch lets you switch modes, which you can clearly see thanks to the built-in LCD screen on the pen’s body. And unlike any mini drill, the SDS ULTRA has four shadow-less LED lights that let you see your target more clearly. The drill bits are made from titanium-coated steel for high wear resistance and low friction coefficient, making them ideal for working with wood, aluminum, plastic, or even circuit boards.

Users can freely adjust the gap between the drill bit to the bottom plate from 33mm to 83mm.

Holding the electric drill pen in your hand might be fine for some processes or materials, but if you need a more stable surface to work on, the SDS ULTRA PLUS also has you covered. It comes with a Hedgehog Benchtop Drill Press when you need more control and accuracy in where to put those holes. Made from aviation aluminum alloy for durability and corrosion resistance.

Precise Multi-angle Adjustment – The holder rotates up to 180° to drill, polish, sand, and more at any angle.

Users can switch the drill angle to +/- 15, 30, 45, 90, or 180 degrees are used for tasks such as polishing metal objects, sanding different shapes, and sanding metal pieces.

Drill Bit Placement – Has dedicated slots for ten drill bits so that you can easily pick and swap the bit you need right then and there.

The drill press isn’t just a place to hold your drill, though. It also has dedicated slots for ten drill bits so that you can easily pick and swap the bit you need right then and there. The press’s adjustable height and 360-degree rotating head offer the utmost convenience to crafters and makers.

And when the work is done, you can easily stash the SDS ULTRA drill pen and its bits inside a CNC Alloy Storage Box that you can slip into your bag or even your pocket. You never have to be limited to doing work in a sequestered workshop or room, waiting for the perfect opportunity to start drilling. For only $129, the SDS ULTRA PLUS Mini Electric Drill Pen and Hedgehog Benchtop Press offer a convenient and portable tool that lets you work on your crafts and projects almost anywhere the inspiration strikes.

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This modular drill might make 2021 the year you finally get that DIY project done!

DIY projects have made a major comeback since their fall in the 1990s with the onset of the digital age. From cardboard drones and paper lamps to desks with hidden PCs and foldable wallets made from leather, DIY culture inspires a lot of us to feel capable of building and designing our surroundings, so long as we’ve got the tools. Modul Drill is a modular toolset that comes with all the tools we need for any future renovations or ‘Fixit’ projects on the side. HOLO Design, a digital design studio based in Germany, managed to design a three-in-one hand tool, consisting of three of the most used repair tools: a drill, jigsaw, and circle grinder.

The operability of Modul Drill mimics that of many power tools on the market in terms of its controls and grip style. However, Modul Drill’s main power and control switches are found at the top of the battery-operated tool’s handle. This change in placement, when compared to single-function power tools, both ensures a safe transition between the different tools that come with the modular toolset and amplifies the product’s main purpose of modularity. Modul Drill’s magic lies in the product’s drill shaft, which connects the handle and battery. The drill shaft provides an inlet for the handheld tool, giving it its modular edge. When activated, the tool’s button that’s situated just in front of the drill shaft dislodges a module and vacates the inlet for a different module’s attachment. After cutting into stucco or cement, users only have to adjust the drill shaft before swapping out the circle grinder for the drill. The drill shaft also incorporates a clutch selector which indicates how much torque is applied to the drill when activated and seems to readjust for each additional tool module. Each tool comes with its own drill shaft, making for smooth modulation between the different forms of application between tools, like cutting and drilling.

Renovation and other tool-necessary hobbies can quickly tun expensive. The precision required for home repair makes DIY work a finicky pastime because only specific tools and equipment fit the bill for any given project. The concept behind Modul Drill is to make the fussy specificity that comes with handy work a little bit more manageable, making renovation and other repair work feel that much more approachable.

Designer: HOLO Design

This smart drill with laser measuring and digital leveling makes the power tool even more powerful

There’s an entire tumblr account dedicated to smart devices that absolutely don’t make sense (it’s called ‘We Put A Chip In It). Smart refrigerators that let you browse Facebook, a smart wine bottle that has built-in Wi-Fi (why?!), and even a ladies’ smart-undergarment that opens using a biometric lock on your phone. Smart technology should empower a product, not inundate it with features that are useless. Understandably, now when I saw the words “smart-drill” on Kickstarter, my first inclination was to wonder why I’d need a power-drill with a touchscreen on it, but the xDrill isn’t just a drill with ‘a chip in it’. The xDrill (which is now 500% past its funding goal on Kickstarter) comes with a series of upgrades that actually make it better and easier to use. The wireless drill boasts of features including precise digital leveling and alignment, and a laser sensor that can measure the amount you’ve drilled into a surface. Armed with a brushless motor, a 21V battery and a slew of really clever features, the xDrill makes the power-tool arguably more powerful.

The idea behind the xDrill was to enable accurate drilling, without requiring any additional precision-tools. Designed to work without measuring tapes, spirit levels, or any paraphernalia, the xDrill uses sensors and a touchscreen-input to turn the drill into a smart one. The drill can sense the angle it’s being held at, and guides you into making sure the holes you drill are at a precise 90° angle. The touchscreen even lets you input an angle of your choice if you want to drill at a tilt. A laser sensor gauges depth, precisely measuring how much you’ve drilled into a surface. You can even program the drill to automatically stop after it reaches a certain depth – a feature that sets the xDrill in a class apart. The drill has a switch that allows you to toggle between left and right-handed use, so it automatically accounts for the way you’ll be holding it and for any human errors, and a switch on the top lets you switch between rotating the drill-bit clockwise or anti-clockwise.

Designed to easily drill through multiple materials, the touchscreen interface lets you control the drill’s rotating power by selecting your material. Woods and fiber-boards require a lower torque and a higher speed, while tougher materials like reinforced concrete or metal need much slower speeds and higher torque to get work done. You can select your material using the touchscreen interface, choosing between wood, plastic, concrete, or even metals like aluminum or steel. Since the xDrill’s designed to be a smart device, it does happen to come with a mobile app that lets you do other tasks like save measurements, locate your drill on a map, and even lock your drill if it ever gets stolen (that’s bordering on ‘smart wine bottle with Wi-Fi’ territory, but the guys at Robbox don’t like leaving any stone unturned). The xDrill, all in all, is no larger than any battery-powered drill. It weighs 3.5lbs (1.5 kilos) which is half as much as most battery-powered drills, but boasts of a much more powerful battery with higher working times. Its impressive feature-list aside, the xDrill comes in a slick stormtrooper color combination of white and black with a few gold accents, and ships along with a battery, charging station, and a 1-year warranty to cover any accidental damage.

Designers: Andy Matei & Cathal de Brun of Robbox

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xDrill – The Drill Reimagined

The xDrill is a digital smart drill complete with laser measuring, digital leveling, intelligent speed/torque, and a touch screen.

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This portable handheld drill comes with an X and Y axis, like a milling machine!

Titled the MODS, this modular drill set is pretty neat for the reason that it’s actually a portable VMC or vertical milling center. It uses a suction system and a lightweight frame to make drilling easier and reduce the strain on your hand as you hold your drill up to the drilling surface. Suction cups allow you to adhere the MODS to practically any surface, while a smart platform aligns the bit to be perpendicular to the drilling surface. That’s all you really need from that point onward! You can easily drill evenly spaced holes in a perfect line, thanks to the MODS’ X and Y axes, without ever really worrying about alignment!

The MODS is a winner of the Red Dot Design Concept Award for the year 2019.

Designer: Mario Kapsalis

This Drill Sucks (Literally)

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Sawdust sucks. Sucking up sawdust doesn’t suck… and that’s precisely what the Vacuum Drill does. What I mean is, it features an integrated suction feature that vacuums up any dust, drywall or debris created when you drill. Other peripheral vacuum devices have been developed as an addition to standard drills and function similarly, but this unit’s internal motor powers both the suction motor and the drill driver to accomplish both tasks simultaneously. Simply flip down the nozzle during or after your work to safely dispose of particles and save cleanup time later.

Designer: Hoseong Yu

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