The brace and bit is still the tool of choice for fine woodworking and cabinet making. It&#x27;s much more precise than using a power tool and it&#x27;s easier to control the speed and torque to avoid tearout. It&#x27;s also useful when removing the bulk of the waste for joinery such as dados or mortises, before finishing the job with a chisel or a router plane or such.<p>A drill press is better if you have one available and the workpiece is small enough to fit. I wouldn&#x27;t choose a hand tool for bigger construction projects if there&#x27;s a very large number of holes to be drilled or screws to be attached.