it seems like it might be difficult to hold it with one hand then insert a drill through a small hole in the jig. any suggestions for use?
762837
I have used mine a lot. The only difficulty I have had is on small surfaces that don't have enough flat area for the guide. Even then it is better than nothing. I usually insert the drill through the proper hole, line the bit up on my mark and then lower the guide flat on the work piece surface. Much better than freehand.
762838
It's not as hard as you would think. It is only there to provide a guide for the drill bit to go in perpendicular, and doesn't require a lot of force to hold it in place. Once the bit has started into the stock, it helps hold the guide in place. I use it by putting the bit through the appropriate hole in the guide and then locating the bit on the stock and start drilling. If possible, you should make sure your stock is secure so that only one thing will have potential to move
762839
I used metal hose clamps (2) to hold the tool in place on the 1-inch stainless stern rail that I wanted to drill. Worked very well... as I was pleasantly surprised.
762840
Yes, should be clamped but works good if you can put your hand around the pipe and jig at the same time.
1459953
You could attach a small drill with a on off switch and that would work just fine. I would use a block and a clamp so the drill doesn't move.
1072795
Don't have a jig saw but yes they are hard to get out. I would guess that over time it will get easier as they wear in but I haven't resorted to a screwdriver yet. Maybe a little (tiny drop) 3 in 1 oil to help facilitate movement might help. Despite the tightness it's still worth it in my opinion.
110333
no. you don't have a good way of holding the correct angle on the tool. If you don't need a perfect angle, you might be able to free hand it.
1651315
I believe is drill would not be the one for that small of a bit, you may need to go to a flex drive with a stationary mount motor so you don't have to hold so much I your hand to control such a fragil bit.
1897123
You might need to tighten the handle somewhat on your own, when you take it out of the box. Just use a basic screwdriver. It has not been a problem for me since doing this.
1057637
It can only be used in a good drill press and even then it is an awkward and dangerous tool. I used it a couple of times with poor results. It surely cannotand should not be used in a hand drill.
2625
I must also add that you should not press hard on the drill while drilling because it'll only pressure the drill. Take your time and use it.
618172
Hmmm.... Well, I guess it could be. However, I think it would be awkward using it on a drill press. Usually the keyless chuck (when used on a regular drill) uses two hands to open and tighten around the bit (doesn't matter the size). Without being able to turn the machine over to keep the bit from falling out, I don't thing you would be able to tighten it (unless, of course, you have three hands...).
1792803
If you are able to get the pilot to drill the center of the shaft, likely. It will be a difficult extraction. If what is left of the shaft is not a flat surface, I would use a drill press to set a center point to drill the pilot with the grabit. Regardless of all this, every handyman needs this tool in their arsenal, save much time and headache
1246549
As long as you use carbide-tipped drill bits that are made for this purpose. A spare battery would be useful if the work is really difficult. I have purchased four B&D; tools that use the same battery, so I always have enough for any of the jobs I may do.
940805
I suppose you could put a screwdriver bit in this drill, but that is not what is meant for. It is so powerful that I think it would cause more harm than good. Better off having an inexpensive electric screwdriver to complement this drill in my opinion.
829063
If you can line current hole and put 2 holding pins, that would keep the holes aligned. Clamping would be next best way. If not then you would need to hold the block into the corner and start at the top hole; after you drill the first hole, put the holding pin in to keep it aligned for the holes, but it will still require you to hold the jig.
992890
not really i have moved it to my left side when i have a hammer on my right, but i still use my right hand to retrieve it. you would have to spin the drill around when you take it out and replace it with your left hand. hope this helps. Verdis
1859362
I never tried but having been a machinist before retirement, I seriously doubt it. I think that the drill "chips" would prevent the drill from cutting into them. And they may be to hard. But taking a better look at them, they seem to be crimped together, maybe filled with some magnetizing element. What the heck, if I wanted to drill a hole in them and they were mine, I would give it a try. L.
2076787
With a little practice you can do it with one hand. Does not have a quick close.
1402059
I think you are asking for trouble if you try to use any hand drill to drill a hole of this diameter. It's not safe. I have drilled 1" (nominal thickness; 3/4" actual thickness) red oak using this Makita drill using both a 3" diameter brad point Forstener bit with a sawtooth edge and a 3" diameter drill bit piloted saw blade style hole saw and found it to be a very risky procedure (think sudden unexpected kick back of the drill). I had already assembled the project to the point where I could not place the piece to be drilled on my drill press. Were I to need to do this again, I would plan the project so that the hole could be drilled on my drill press with the piece securely fastened to the table with C-clamps. I don't know how precise your holes need to be but with this diameter hole, you might try using a hand held jig saw and cutting the hole freehand or a jig saw with a guide that allows you to cut holes attaching the saw guide to the workpiece with a pivot point (finishing nail or brad which you later remove). An old-fashioned, hand-powered coping saw is also an inexpensive, safe and easy way of cutting large diameter holes but you need to consider the saw's throat depth in relation to hole placement and width of stock. Hope this helps. Best of luck.