Wait a sec. How can you achieve depth? The shaft on the forester bit is quite short. The drill head hits the guide block barely after it penetrates the workpiece.
Great! Thank you! I'm thinking you could make the v shape smaller with flat cutoffs (cut off the points of the "v" 90 degrees and mate with an identical piece, but without the handle. Two wingscrews hold them and let you almost down on the drill bit. If you want to ruin the simplicity which is it's great selling point. This was not such a good idea actually.
A few years ago, I rigged up one of my drills so the drill bit was was vertical, then I glued a 2-axis spirit bubble to the back end. It doesn't keep it straight, that's down to the user, but it's perfect for making sure you're within a degree or two when you first start a hole. Really handy if you have to bottom out the drill bit and there's not enough to square it up against the workpiece. Suprised more drill manufacturers don't include spirit bubbles by default, or have flat, parallel surfaces either side so you can square up the drill rather than the drill bit
Calibre Designs - you've got some great insights there. And, putting that feature on drill motor bodies would be an easy thing to do. Having a built-in reference surface would be a winner. Best, DFJ
I'm trying for a bit to add a system not unlike a picatinny rail to my Makita drill but the bloody thing doesn't have single straight edge or mounting point. I mean it's a drill, not a fashion accessory. I'm almost to the point to cover part of it in epoxy to give it a flat outer shape ;-)
DF, I need to make one of your jigs but I don't have a band saw and don't think a jigsaw would work well. Would you mind if I stop by someday to use your bandsaw? LOL
She always telling me please use guide you always putting in the wrong hole all the time.. it's going to Cummings loose over time practice makes perfect sense
Jim, that's a GREAT suggestion. Thanks for writing. Same idea is putting sandpaper on a table saw angle gauge or jig. Works really well. Thanks! Best, DFJ
This is a load of hogwash, the forstner bit could only drill 5mm deep hole before having to go freehand which is useless, I would have liked to see a square put on the brad point bit, because it was not square, you could see how crooked it was as the jig moved while you were drilling it, maybe if you clamp the jig it will work 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Mopar, thanks for stopping by. The method works well for me when I don't have use of a drill press or guide. While not perfect, I've been able to drill precise holes using this approach. Sounds like another approach might be more to your liking. Best Regards, DFJ
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Kevin, let's hope so. Some of these simple tricks were figured out a long time ago and generations of people have gotten the benefit of them. Thanks for watching and commenting! Best, DFJ
Haha I remember I once made a drill guide by making free hand drill holes on a piece of wood, I ended doing like 20 holes until I finally got a very perfect hole that can be used as a guide to make holes on another surfaces, I marked the straight hole because the guide looked like cheese with all those holes, I did not bother doing a new guide using the previous guide. Good tips in this video, thanks.
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I just need a bandsaw, or miter box and miter saw, or piece of wood with a square end. Drilling didn't used to be so stressful (I never needed it to be true before either).
problem? doesnt the V shape piece of wood become altered with use over time??? surely a better way of doing this would be to glue some metal tubing in the V (using epoxy) to act as the guide therefore reducing the wear made by the drill bit
You could, you'd need a cut back to have clearance for the installation end of the nut. There is another fastener out there that doesn't require a tool like this - check out RampaTec. We have a video on them on the channel. Best, DFJ
OK DirtFarmer Jay - your request for where you may first have heard of this technique. I first heard of it from a woodworker called Richard Maguire, a maker of fine benches at that time. I think he said he learnt it from his father; I think he also said that it was in common use by local carpenters of his father's generation.. He is from Lincoln in England. He demonstrated it on his website - www.theenglishwoodworker.com/ - many years ago.
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Thank you. A lot of times my work just won't fit on my drill press. You just got a new subscriber.
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I do like the idea but I was watching you use the forstner bit and I don’t see how you can drill very much until the drill chuck area hits the wood. Can you clear that up?
Tracy, thanks for writing. I could have shown a bit more on that point. If you are using a longer shank forstner bit, then you can more easily see the benefit. If not, you can start the hole with the end of the fixture that has the undercut on it, and get started correctly. Then you can freehand drill down just enough to get the top of the bit to be flush with the surface, then switch ends to use the end that engages only the drill shank. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching our video! Best - DFJ
Perhaps use a forstner bit extension...here's an example: www.amazon.com/Alfa-Tools-FB61490-Forstner-Extension/dp/B0035Y5TNQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=forstner+bit+extension+8mm&qid=1610709197&sr=8-1
BS... you can see the holes / drill bit did not go down perfectly straight and the tool will not stay true very long... so... there is a better true way...
Project Kai, You're welcome! That IS a handy adapter isn't it? The Dewalt model number for this 18V to 20V is DCA1820. You can order these from several retailers including Amazon, Lowes and Home Depot. Expect to pay about $40. You can also find cheaper knock offs. Hope that helps! DFJ
End.Corruption - this tool can be cut using a fine-toothed hand saw as well, it's just faster and more convenient using a band or table saw. The notch is both to give clearance of the cutting portion of the bit, as well as allowing the bit to be placed correctly on the mark you made. Best, DFJ