8020 Drill Jig Needed with Drill Press?

[Bugsysiegals]

As the title says, do I need to buy the $30 access hole jig or any other jigs for counterboring for anchor fasteners or can I just clamp the extrusion and use my drill press?  Not sure if these are to keep cordless drills straight or if the bit can walk on a press also. The jigs aren’t cheap but if they’re unnecessary I’ll save my money.

 

[Michael Kellough]

You can use the drill press but the jig is very handy with a portable drill. At some point you may want to add a hole on something already assembled. Be sure to keep the bushing lubed. A seized drill bit is a pain.

 

[promark747]

I'd recommend getting the jig.  Keeps the spacing perfect and is very durable.

 

[rst]

Ditto on the 8020 jigs, they insure accuracy and keep the holes square.  I have two, one for 10 series and one for 15 series.  They really do save time.  I use and have made drilling jigs with drill bushings for 38 years.  I do commercial glazing and use drilling jigs so that jobs can be prefabbed and assembled on site.  I prepped entire storefronts in the shop and hauled them three hours for installation.  Makes working like playing with erector sets, which I'm old enough to remember having.

 

[Bugsysiegals]

Thanks for the advice!! I only see the jig for the access hole, does counterbore not have one?

 

[rst]

no jig for counter bores, use one with same size pilot, I use wd-40 for lube, aluminum is gummy and galls