Because of the First World War, Wegener's book went unnoticed outside Germany. In 1922, however, a third (revised) edition was translated into English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish, pushing Wegener's theory of continental drift to the forefront of debate in the Earth sciences.
A drilling machine, called a drill press, is used to cut holes into or through metal, wood, or other materials (Figure 4-1). Drilling machines use a drilling tool that has cutting edges at its point.
Found This Helpful. A hand drill is a fastening tool used to secure screws or bolts. It can also be used with a drill bit to tighten fasteners, and can be used with stirring attachments to mix paint and joint and other liquid materials, such as glazing materials for ceramics.