Drill Perfect Holes With The New UJK Technology Drill Guide

[Kevin D.]

Probably not, but I've been cautious when using it and it has been fine for me thus far.

 

[Klemm]

There have been several threads on mobile devices to allow the drilling of angled holes. This device seems a step up in quality from the cheaper versions
https://knowledge.axminster.co.uk/u...m_source=bm23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+New+UJK+Technology+Drill+Guide&utm_content=Drill+perfect+holes+without+a+pillar+drill&utm_campaign=17wk32jh1+UJK+Technology+Drill+Guide

look for this UJK Drill Guide accessory at TSO Products along with the UJK ParfGuide System sometime later next month (October).

Hans

 

[rustym]

Sure hope you're not pulling our leg [member=10397]Hans[/member] Especially about the Parf Guide System!

Rusty

 

[Klemm]

Sure hope you're not pulling our leg [member=10397]Hans[/member] Especially about the Parf Guide System!

Rusty

[member=53]Rusty Miller[/member]  - no, we're certainly not pulling anyone's leg.
We're bringing in an opening quantity of stock, selling first come - first served after announcement on TSO Insider and here on the FOG.
Customer response will determine our future stock levels, as you would expect. Neither of these items are high production volume so we generally encounter some lead time before our stock orders are shipped to us from the UK.

Hans

 

[rustym]

Thanks Han!  Put me down for one of the first Parf Guides you get!!

Rusty

 

[Klemm]

[member=53]Rusty Miller[/member] - you're on "THE LIST" for a ParfGuide.
please email your contact information to
info@tsoproducts.com

thanks
Hans

 

[Bob D.]

I am looking forward to one of Peter's in-depth product reviews of the new UJK Drill Guide.

 

[Holmz]

How long do people wait?
The Mafell BST and the powered version have been around a long time, and the Protools version probably a decade or more.

These are not new concepts...

 

[tazprime38]

Went to the local Axminster store in High Wycombe to check this ukj drill guide out on Saturday.

Sadly there were none in stock as they have been recalled due to a part breaking from a casting issue. The part is being redesigned so casting will not cause issues.

Was told it could be around three months before the new stock  come in.

I think a side fence like a router's parallel side fence would be a cool improvement to enable drilling preset distances from an edge that is repeatable. This would be beneficial for euro cam and dowel fittings and hinge drilling to name a few.

 

[nclemmons]

I ordered and received one a couple of weeks back.  It's probably the best drill guide that I have found.  Really rigid and nicely made.

I had an older, but similarly capable one years ago  but it required removal of the chuck on the drill.  This one works with the Centrotec adapter and is really handy when you want accuracy but can't bring the piece to the drill press.

With shipping and the exchange rate, I think the cost was about $155.

You could easily add a fence / measuring setup with a wooden base screwed to the bottom, since it comes with predrilled holes for adapting to a base.

 

[Bob D.]

The option of a fence would be a nice addition.

 

[tazprime38]

Maybe [member=11196]Peter Parfitt[/member] can suggest to UKJ Axminster about incorporating a fence for the drill jig?

 

[Bob D.]

Maybe [member=11196]Peter Parfitt[/member] can suggest to UKJ Axminster about incorporating a fence for the drill jig?

Possibly. Peter has been quiet of late. I bet he is head first into another of his excellent video productions, maybe on this very drill guide.

 

[Bob D.]

Looking online for more information about the UJK Drill Guide I came across this.

A drill guide with a vacuum base which could fit some special needs. The price is
a little steep I think but hey if you need it you need it.

 

[Cheese]

A drill guide with a vacuum base which could fit some special needs. The price is
a little steep I think but hey if you need it you need it.

Interesting...especially that they show it adhered to diamond plate and a textured ceiling.  [eek]  $278

 

[ben_r_]

Oh, love the idea of having a vacuum base on a drill guide! Very cool!

 

[Bob D.]

Oh, love the idea of having a vacuum base on a drill guide! Very cool!

Yeah, but is it $275 worth of cool ???

 

[Klemm]

I have a similar style guide, which I've used a bunch. It has tons of slop, and also also vibrates quite badly while in use. I would really love a press, but I just don't have the room. I suppose a guide is better than nothing, but mine is definitely not great.

This one looks nice and solid. The clamping/attachment options are also interesting. That's something I've struggled with as well, particularly when using at angles. And, a centrotec-compatible shank really adds to the convenience. Would prefer a ratcheting chuck, though.

I'd love to give it a shot - any one know if it is available in NA?

TSO Products will have it in stock by mid October - first-come-first-served and with money back satisfaction guarantee  [smile]
email us if you want to be notified: info@tsoproducts.com

Hans and Eric

 

[ben_r_]

Oh, love the idea of having a vacuum base on a drill guide! Very cool!

Yeah, but is it $275 worth of cool ???

Products with vacuum bases like that are always expensive. A 5"x5" or so vacuum plate from say Lee Valley or eBay is going to run about $60-70 on it's own. I guess with all the metal and custom milled parts yea $200-300 is to be expected. Not worth it for me, but its not like theres that many options around.

 

[Bob D.]

I can think of a number of times over the years I could have used
one of these on jobs where most stuff is stainless steel and a mag
drill will not work. We've come up with ways around it but this would
be a better and possibly faster solution.

Couldn't use the venturi vacuum though, would have to use a vacuum
pump for the jobs I am thinking of because they couldn't tolerate the
exhaust air stirring up particles and creating airborne contamination in
clean areas or inside control cabinets.