I was wondering what people's experiences have been trying to create Jigs
for guiding drill bits. I tend to find that wooden guides tend to develop
play over time (The softer the wood the sooner you get the play). I just
recently tried an aluminum jig, but it wasn't thick aluminum, and thus will
not keep the drill bit pointed straight. Is there a better/more permanent
way to make a drill jig?
Thanks,
John
"John Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I was wondering what people's experiences have been trying to create Jigs
> for guiding drill bits. I tend to find that wooden guides tend to develop
> play over time (The softer the wood the sooner you get the play). I just
> recently tried an aluminum jig, but it wasn't thick aluminum, and thus will
> not keep the drill bit pointed straight. Is there a better/more permanent
> way to make a drill jig?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
I really like my crapsman Drill Guide...
Go to www.craftsman.com and search on "drill guide". I don't have a
drill press and use it along with some pegboard scrap for adjustable
shelf holes. I wish it had a keyless chuck, though.
Sears item #00967173000
Mfr. model #67173
On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 09:33:33 -0500, "Stephen M"
<[email protected]> wrote:
<http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=32317&category=1,180,42311,42321&abspage=1&ccurrency=2&SID=>
Jig bushings.
Barry
I think the short answer is: when someone is using a jig of that nature so
much that wear is a big issue, it's time to buy a drill press.
"John Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I was wondering what people's experiences have been trying to create Jigs
> for guiding drill bits. I tend to find that wooden guides tend to develop
> play over time (The softer the wood the sooner you get the play). I just
> recently tried an aluminum jig, but it wasn't thick aluminum, and thus
will
> not keep the drill bit pointed straight. Is there a better/more permanent
> way to make a drill jig?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
>
>
Drill hole through thick mild steel on drill press??
Tony D.
"John Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I was wondering what people's experiences have been trying to create Jigs
> for guiding drill bits. I tend to find that wooden guides tend to develop
> play over time (The softer the wood the sooner you get the play). I just
> recently tried an aluminum jig, but it wasn't thick aluminum, and thus
will
> not keep the drill bit pointed straight. Is there a better/more permanent
> way to make a drill jig?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
>
>
Agreed, If you can get the work to the d/p
I was thinking in term's of let's say bench dog holes, or the like.
Tony D.
"Stephen M" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I think the short answer is: when someone is using a jig of that nature so
> much that wear is a big issue, it's time to buy a drill press.
>
>
>
There are threaded hardened steel "drill bushings" that you can use
in a wood or other material substrate for a pretty good wear resist
drill jig
John
On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 09:06:26 -0500, "John Smith"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I was wondering what people's experiences have been trying to create Jigs
>for guiding drill bits. I tend to find that wooden guides tend to develop
>play over time (The softer the wood the sooner you get the play). I just
>recently tried an aluminum jig, but it wasn't thick aluminum, and thus will
>not keep the drill bit pointed straight. Is there a better/more permanent
>way to make a drill jig?
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>John
>
>
On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 09:06:26 -0500, "John Smith"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I was wondering what people's experiences have been trying to create Jigs
>for guiding drill bits. I tend to find that wooden guides tend to develop
>play over time (The softer the wood the sooner you get the play). I just
>recently tried an aluminum jig, but it wasn't thick aluminum, and thus will
>not keep the drill bit pointed straight. Is there a better/more permanent
>way to make a drill jig?
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>John
>
>
jigs for drilling with a hand drill are by their nature temporary.
consider the number of holes you need to make. if it's 1 to 20 or so,
you can get away with hardwood. if it's more like a few hundred
consider bushing your jig with a tool steel sleeve (standard industry
practice). if it's going to be a lot of holes, thousands or more, you
probably need a dedicated machine.
Bridger