Bitesize-DIY – Drilling 101
Learn how to Drill Safely & Effectively
2-Hour Course
Price: £39
This Bitesize DIY Course introduces you to using a Cordless Drill.
We find that may people are worried about using a drill.
- Maybe you feel that your drill is a bit too heavy to use?
- Perhaps you are worried about drilling in the wrong place
- It could be that you have watched loads of YouTube videos, which make it look easy, but when you tried, it didn't feel anything like you expected.
This short “Bitesize DIY” Course could be just for you.
What you will learn….
- How a Drill actually works
- How to put a Drill together
- Which Drill bit to use and why
- Where it is safe to drill
- Above all, you will build your self-confidence & will want to go home and get started on your own DIY projects.
At bePractical DIY, we are here to guide you through learning DIY skills, demystifying it and equipping you with the essential know-how to tackle DIY tasks confidently in your own home.
What we provide……
We will provide all materials, tools etc. However, if you want to bring along your own tools, ongoing projects etc. then feel free to do so.
We also have hot drinks – tea, coffee etc. Feel free to bring your own additional refreshments, if you want to.
What should you bring……
We recommend wearing old clothing, and sturdy shoes.
If you would like to bring your own PPE (Personal Protectve Equipment), please feel free to do so. We will proide PPE, but we know that some people would prefer to use their own. (We recommend that you mark them up with your names, so that you can identify them)
What next?
Drilling 101 is designed for Complete DIY Beginners. From here you will be able to go anywhere.
If you would like to learn how to use some really useful Hand Tools, try our Bitesize – Hand Tools & Fixings Course.
Maybe you want to get some more experience with using Drills. Our Drill down into Drilling half-day course, directly follows on from this course. You will learn to use more powerful drills.
Our DIY “Next Steps” Course puts all the knowledge into practice and teaches you how to put things up on walls.
You may also feel confident enough to join one of our DIY Clubs, and get as much out of the experience of practical collabration that they offer.
We are confident that you will go home with new DIY confidence, and raring to get on with some DIY tasks at home.
Need to Borrow Tools?
If you need to borrow some Tools, check out SHARE BRISTOL.
For a small annual fee, you can borrow as many tools as you like.
Book TWO Bitesize DIY Courses at the same time & save £10
What our previous Customers say about our DIY Courses……
Find bePractical DIY Workshop
Access to the the bePractical DIY Workshop is via the front door, in the Brislington Hill parade of shops. The shop has been been cunningly hidden behind the large scaffolding installation currently surrounding Gilton House. Head towards St Peter’s Hospice Shop, and you will see bePractical DIY Workshop just on the left, behind the scaffolding.
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There is free parking to the rear of our DIY workshop, accessed from Glenarm Walk.
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Getting to bePractical DIY Courses by Public Transport
by Bus
X39/39 – Bristol Bus Station to Bath City Centre (via Temple Meads)
96 – Hengrove Park to Brislington Sq/West Town Lidl
178 – Bristol to Radstock
349 – Bristol Bus Station to Keynsham (via Temple Meads)
435 – Bristol to Keynsham
514 – Brislington
668 – Bristol to Peasedown St John
A4 – Airdecker (Bristol Airport to Bath)
Voi
Can be taken to Brislington Hill