Which tool would you use to drill vertical holes in wood, metal and plastic?

• A. Pillar drill
• B. Hand Router
• C. Sash Clamp
• D. Wood Turning Lathe

Answer: (A)

To drill vertical holes consistently through wood, metal, and plastic, you need a tool that guides the drill straight down with adjustable depth and speed. A pillar drill (drill press) provides exactly that: a fixed column guides the spindle, the table supports and positions the work, and you can set the depth and feed rate while using the right drill bit for the material. This setup keeps the hole perpendicular and clean across all three materials when you choose the appropriate bit and speed. The other tools aren’t designed for drilling straight holes: a hand router shapes edges and surfaces, a sash clamp simply holds pieces together, and a wood turning lathe rotates the work rather than drilling vertically. So the pillar drill is the best choice for vertical drilling in wood, metal, and plastic.