Drill Perfect Holes With The New UJK Technology Drill Guide

[Cheese]

...where most stuff is stainless steel and a mag drill will not work.

...because they couldn't tolerate the exhaust air stirring up particles and creating airborne contamination in
clean areas or inside control cabinets.

Wafer fab cleanroom?

 

[Bob D.]

No. Nuclear facility. They like to keep their radioactive particles
right where they are. When they get stirred up its a problem.

 

[adcolor]

I suspect an inquiry and test on their part would find it works both ways. Easy enough to put a vacuum pump on it.
Pressure is pressure -- just matters what side the needle moves to.

Festool makes that plastic drill vacuum fixture.  Works great.  Not a guide, but if you already center punched the reference hole, it would be what you need.

 

[Cheese]

They like to keep their radioactive particles
right where they are. When they get stirred up its a problem.

[big grin] [big grin] Ya that's an understatement...

 

[Michael Kellough]

I suspect an inquiry and test on their part would find it works both ways. Easy enough to put a vacuum pump on it.
Pressure is pressure -- just matters what side the needle moves to.

Festool makes that plastic drill vacuum fixture.  Works great.  Not a guide, but if you already center punched the reference hole, it would be what you need.

Actually they don't make it just re badge it. Notice the price is about half what it would be if Festool designed and manufactured the thing (compoare to similar sized vac fittings)

 

[rst]

Hear ya Mr. D...that stirring up of particles is what got Russia and Japan in trouble.  [blink]

 

[AxminsterTools]

Hi Everyone,

Due to unprecedented demand the UJK Drill Guide is temporarily out of stock and has been removed from the website. We are working hard to manufacture new drill guides and as soon as the new stock is ready the guides will be relisted.

Please note on some of the drill guides there has been a small durability issue with the shaft. This has been fixed with the latest production. All customers who have bought a drill guide will be sent a replacement part even if they have not experienced an issue.

If you have any questions however please let us know.

Thanks

Axminster

 

[Steven Owen]

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?

If its the one from Rockler I have it and yeah it's very sloppy, I can free hand as well.

I would love to check this version out, it looks solid!

The one on Rockler is the cheap Chinese knock-off made by General International. This is the high quality drilling guide from UKJ with the brass knobs to boot.  UJK is all about near CNC percsion in anything they design.

 

[Bob D.]

Hi Everyone,

Due to unprecedented demand the UJK Drill Guide is temporarily out of stock and has been removed from the website. We are working hard to manufacture new drill guides and as soon as the new stock is ready the guides will be relisted.

Please note on some of the drill guides there has been a small durability issue with the shaft. This has been fixed with the latest production. All customers who have bought a drill guide will be sent a replacement part even if they have not experienced an issue.

If you have any questions however please let us know.

Thanks

Axminster

Thank you for the update on the drill guide. It is great to have all the companies here on the FOG that do not shy away from communicating with the customers and stand behind their products. Service and support after the sale plays a significant role in my purchase decisions.

I have been looking for a decent drill guide for some time and when this one was first announced and I saw it in action I was sold. When they become available again I will be looking to purchase either direct from Axminster or through LV if they choose to carry it.

 

[Klemm]

TSO now has limited stock of the UJK Drill Guide - a beautiful piece of equipment - and  we will ship them in the order in which we received customer requests.

As you know Axminster /UJK has stopped further shipments until improved parts are available.
We expect to know more by January and will, of course, report promptly.

Hans and Eric

 

[tazprime38]

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.

That is good to know neilc. Can't  wait to get one.

 

[skinee]

heard from axminster today that this item,unfortunately,has been discontinued but that they intend to manufacture their own version in-house,i have suggested some essentials/improvments,flat base(rubberised for grip),bearings on the guide rods for smoother travel and a quick on/off chuck system, preferably centrotech,perhaps others might make their views known to axminster to encourage them in the 'right' direction

 

[TSO_Products]

As "the US Home of AXMINSTER  UJK" - TSO Products continues to expand its stock of UJK Technology brand tools and accessories.
As we ourselves know only too well, developing and bringing a new tool to market is always something for resources in the wider company. So the sought after UJK  Drill Guide  under development - as shown by the introduction of the Parf Super Dogs among other recent arrivals. The improved UJK Drill Guide does not yet have a target re-launch and ship date.

When it finally becomes available, rest assured we will hasten to let you know here on the FOG.
We have several new AXMINSTER UJK products in stock now here in the US and are working on getting them up on our website for immediate shipment. More in the TSO INSIDER newsletter shortly with a separate new thread here on the FOG to follow.

thanks for your continued interest in our offerings.

Hans and Eric

 

[Werkzjig18]

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.

These Vacuum Clamping Jigs use, a removable, sized to drill bit bushing. They were actually developed for drilling and tapping operations on non-ferrous/composite materials..  www.werkzjig.org 

 

[TSO_Products]

along with our customers we'e still waiting for the next generation Drill Guide from AXMINSTER. We keep "encouraging" them every chance we get [wink]

Stay tuned
Hans

 

[Roachmill]

Having been keeping an eye on this coming back in its new and improved form, I noticed Axminster had the drill stand back on their site these past several weeks and it's currently at shipping within one week. I figured I'd get a pre-order in to secure one but, low and behold, they wouldn't ship it to me due to it being "hazardous"... [eek] Come again?! I live on one of the UK islands and, as such, some items require special handling (e.g. tool batteries, aerosols, thermonuclear warheads) when shipped. But a drill stand???

I contacted them to query a mistake but was informed they would only be selling them to UK mainland addresses because, "...we're delaying the release of this product outside of mainland UK, until we are 100% happy with the product and we are expecting this process to take 9-12 months". I thought all this time since the initial release was to do just that :

I could easy get one sent to a mainland address and then sent up to me but I'm not so sure given their 9-12 months to make sure they're 100% happy with it. Colour me disappointed [crying]

 

[blaszcsj]

[member=59331]TSO Products[/member] Any word on current status of this being available in US?

 

[TSO_Products]

[member=45856]blaszcsj[/member] - we have been waiting for AXMISNTER to receive and be satisfied with the latest production run.
We have a conference call next week with AXMINSTER senior mangement and this is one of the topics.

I think you can share our conservative approach to introducing this product in the US. We have had samples of the most recent version and felt it came up short of TSO customer expectation. AXMINSTER understood and we agreed to wait until we can have a higher degree of confidence.

Ultimately TSO is your supplier - that's why we are so particular.

Hans

 

[Rick Herrick]

I would be very curious to know what TSO found issues with.  I think this tool (I have the MKII) is a fine tool.  As I was using it today I was wondering what else they might come up with in the future.  The only thing I am concerned about is the sticks themselves.  I hope the holes in them don't start wondering at some point.  Just feels like that might happen, but I hope not.

 

[AstroKeith]

[member=45856]blaszcsj[/member] - we have been waiting for AXMISNTER to receive and be satisfied with the latest production run.
We have a conference call next week with AXMINSTER senior mangement and this is one of the topics.

I think you can share our conservative approach to introducing this product in the US. We have had samples of the most recent version and felt it came up short of TSO customer expectation. AXMINSTER understood and we agreed to wait until we can have a higher degree of confidence.

Ultimately TSO is your supplier - that's why we are so particular.

Hans

I recently purchased two UJK fences. (Direct from Axminster as I'm in the UK) Had to wait a while as they were out of stock.
When they arrived, although they were machined accurately, the finish was very poor. Machining marks and clearly not cleaned properly before anodising. Others have posted similar issues on their reviews.
For the price I expected a lot better quality control. They need to be careful.