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Wolfcraft 4525 Drill Guide Attachment for 1/4-Inch or 3/8-Inch Drills | List Price: $32.99
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Brand: Wolfcraft
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Drill Guide that can be used in horizontal, vertical or angle positions
- Guide-bars themselves have springs for a quick return when doing repetitive drilling
- Drill adapter itself slides up and down on guide-bars
- Angle positions can go up to 45 degrees, and rubber pads in the base hold the guide in place
- Fits all 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch drills
Well made, but not a cure-all. [Posted on 2007-07-29]
I like using this and it certainly improves the drilling and makes possible angles and such. It does take a little preparation, but for the money, it's an economic way to get good work done without having a drill-press. I'd also like to add that it is a little bulky, and I wasn't able to use it in a tight location like I'd hoped, but that simply means you need to plan for that.
well, it did work [Posted on 2007-10-28]
I think if the designers of this product try then they can definitely improve the design. It has a good concept but does need further improvement. The problems are with the assembly and then with readjustment of the angle. Make sure to read the instructions before you try to assemble it. The instructions make the assembly less daunting. The thing seems to come apart if you loosen the bars from the top to try to adjust the angle or try to fold it for storing it. Funny thing is that the instructions first tell you how to put it togethor with the springs. Then it tells you to take them out.
Once I had it figured out and set then it worked ok and I think was quite useful.
I am very surprised that there are only two such products available and both very similar. An ideal product would be something similar to a drill press that would not use a additional chuck.
Better than doing it strictly "by hand" -- but just barely. [Posted on 2008-01-13]
A bit of perspective: I work overseas and am somewhat limited in the tools I can bring, because of weight. I do woodworking strictly 1)to relax, 2) fix things and 3) make practical things for my dwellings (storage shelves, window boxes, etc.) In the States I like to do "fine woodworking" but overseas I'm content to just recycle the shipping crates my household effects come in and make my life a bit more comfortable.
I wasn't expecting much out of this tool as I'd read the other reviews, and I got about what I expected.
The tool is well made with features for edge drilling a plank, or for drilling dowels. The sturdy feel is comforting.
The big downside is that the plastic "nuts" that hold the rails in a vertical or other position have a tendency to give, thus there is play in the drill bit. I wish they had used metal to give the device more rigidity.
On the plus side, the holes are vertical and I'm saving time by not having to keep my eyes on the two levels that come built into my Ryobi cordless drill. The time saving is worth the price of the tool.
If you think you need a drill press, though, GET A DRILL PRESS. This is a poor-man's substitute.
Surprisingly useful [Posted on 2008-02-27]
This guide would not replace a drill press. But it will definitely help with keeping the drill square to the surface, and there is an area where it is actually works better. Try drilling a hole square to the wall overhead with your drill press !
For more precise drilling, you want to drill a pilot hole, use a brad bit, and go slowly. Again, it's not a drill press, but it is definitely an improvement over drilling freehand.
On a negative side, the guide has somewhat excessive play in the chuck, and a tight fit for larger (corded) drills.
Just as represented. [Posted on 2008-05-22]
Every thing it was supposed to be. A great little handy aid in aligning your drill for a perfect job.
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