Don't Have a Drill Press | Use a Portable Drill Guide

When you don't have a drill press, but need to drill holes that are of the quality of a drill press, a portable drill guide could be your answer. There are many uses for the portable drill guide, and in this video I'll be demonstrating one way to use it.

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[TrainingHandsAcademy]

There are many different uses for the drill guide outside of the one I discussed in this video. Leave a comment and tell me how you're going to use yours?

[balazsv.]

That base plate is a fantastic idea! Great video, thanks

[PointManify]

Finding this video was a case of perfect timing! I just got that drill guide on Black Friday. I’m going to use it to make an angled mortise in a Christmas gift for my daughter. The base and cleat will help me get it perfectly aligned.

[ThunderRock]

I personally can't afford a drill press, this is the next best thing. You had a more precise project going, but I have some easier projects. Just got one today & looking forward to trying it out. Couldn't figure out the directions for assembly, so I just YouTubed it. Thanks!

[MrMatt-qsck]

simple, clear and very well made video - thanks!

[michealhand]

Loads of videos on you Tube about the Drill Guide and the Main Complaint is they Topple over if put at an Angle at 45° + and when using Forstner Bits &Big Drill Bits.
And here is the Solution that Solves all those problems Simple but effective.

[triniraper]

thats a cool tool never saw one like it till now

[NebulaM]

Slick idea bolting it to some scrap to make a jig. Thanks for sharing!

[CBSS]

I have over 120 holes to drill in the bed of my classic truck to mount the wood bed and just bought a Rockler Portable drill guide. Like the t-shirt.

[Shaolin]

Recently purchased this and followed your recommendation for a baseplate. Over the span of 3 1/2", the drill wonders a 1/4" from one end to the other; I wouldn't call that a straight hole. Returned this in hopes of finding something better.

[johnburr]

I had no idea such a thing existed. Thanks!

[soundhealingbygene]

I agree this tool is great but in my experience it is not intended to be used with bigger drills that are not battery powered. I use it to drill perpendicular/ straight holes into the wood floors of old trailers at work. I took the bottom red stoppers off of it, as well as the guide spring. It is a bit wobbly flimsy but not a bad tool for $35. seeking solutions.

[b-rad]

Is this something I can use to drill into something like a metal pipe?

[wuvgl]

did it come with the chuck? does the chuck and hex shank need to b installed on the "portalign" brand?

[jexidexi]

Enjoyed watching your videos. Informative and great ideas like this one. I subscribed.

[DrFredish]

is it possible to set a custom angle? or can you only set 90, 75, 60, 45?

[NN-tkuw]

Can the chuck be replaced with a higher quality unit with less runout? Or is there wobble from the way the chuck is mounted?

[mykolashatkovskyi]

Just bought myself this drill guide. And, you'll be laughing, for the very same reason - to drill bench dog holes )))
But. Planning to use it for my outdoor builds as well.
Base plate is ultimately required, too.

[lewy]

I wonder what material the black body and the base made? Are they metal or plastic made?

[TheWendyJohnson]

What are all of those holes in your workbench for? Also, thanks for the video!