Wolfcraft 4525 Drill Guide Attachment for 1/4-Inch or 3/8-Inch Drills | 
| Brand: Wolfcraft
List Price: $32.99
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1210
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 15 x 6.1 x 2.9
MPN: 4525
Model: 4525404
UPC: 025104452500
EAN: 0025104452500
ASIN: B000JCIMEA
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| 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 |
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Product Description
Now you can achieve drill press precision with your hand drill. Perfect for working on the job site. Guide attaches directly to 3/8" drill chuck. Maximum 6000 RPM.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Wolfcraft Drill Guide can be used in horizontal, vertical or angle positions, and fits all 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch drills. The Guide-bars themselves have springs for a quick return when doing repetitive drilling, while 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 while drilling. The guide also includes spring loaded depth stops.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Reasonably accurate May 8, 2007
Sagar S. Mungekar (New York, NY)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I was surprised to find that there is a paucity of drill attachments for handhelds to help drill straight holes. This one does a fair job of addressing the problem.
The chuck is 3/8", so larger bits will not work. Assembly is straightforward, as the handheld drill attaches to the top spindle and rides on two springed rods.
The base is not too steady as it's not completelty flat. There are too many allowances for screws and the like that make the base unstable. The handle works somewhat, but it can rock a bit while drilling.
The chuck is keyed. A keyless would have been nicer. It also has about 1/16" play, which means that the hole is not exactly at the center. The depth stop is collar that can be tighetened on the rod.
The springs on the rod are fairly hard, perhaps too hard. Furthermore, the depth stop stops the drill when the springs are completely compressed, requiring quite a bit of force, all while trying to hold the base steady. I removed the springs and it works much better.
This guide does a better job of drilling a straight hole than just doing so freehand, but is no replacement for a drill press. The concept is fine, but it needs some redesigning to work better. A DIY fix would be to attach a larger base to the bottom.
Well made, but not a cure-all. July 29, 2007
D. Boughton (davis, Ca USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
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 October 28, 2007
Mohammad Salman (CA, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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. January 13, 2008
Robert Siletzky (Elon, North Carolina)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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 February 27, 2008
nikt (Northern Virginina, USA)
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.
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