It is a cinch to create perfectly placed and centered 3/8 in. dowel drill holes in 3/4 in. thick wood stock with the POWERTEC 71497 Dowel Drilling Jig Kit (3/8 in.) with Premium 3/8 in. Drill Bit, Stop Collar and Tightening Wrench. We have thought of everything you will need for an optimal joint setup. The drill jig body features 2 guide holes located 3/4 in. on center and is precision machined of hardened steel. Its integrated viewing/guide plate is constructed of clear hardened acrylic (3/16 in. thick) for easy viewing. The included (M35) drill bit is made of high-speed steel (with an 8% cobalt alloy), a uniquely strong metal that offers both heat and scratch resistance. The tip of the bit features a 135° split point that requires less user force and drills directly on contact, thus resulting in cleanly drilled dowel holes. A handy stop collar and compatible Allen wrench make for uniform and precise dowel-hole depths. To utilize, align the jig to your workpiece using the centerline that is conveniently imprinted on the acrylic faceplate and then clamp the device into place. 2 drill-guide lines set above and below the centerline allow you to pinpoint exactly where to drill the dowel holes. Then simply place drill into the drill guide and you are good to go. It is the ideal device to optimize a wide variety of frame applications. Perfect dowel joints make for perfect furniture dimensions. Reliable, efficient and satisfying to use.
- Allows for fast, easy and ultra-precise dowel joint assembly
- Drill guide ensures impeccably placed and centered 3/8 in. dowel holes in 3/4 in. thick stock (like 3/4 in. face frames), with minor adjustments, it can be used with thicker stock
- Drill guide is constructed of rugged, hardened steel, features 2 guide holes located 3/4 in. on center, clear-view guide plate is constructed of 3/16 in. clear hardened acrylic
- Premium M35 drill bit is precision machined of high-speed steel, designed with a 135° split point for precise, clean drilling action
- Durable and long-lasting through many a successful projects, handy storing with pre-cut hanging hole, set includes 1 drill guide, 3/8 in. drill bit, stop collar and tightening wrench
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Mateo Fisher (verified owner) –
Excellent easy to use I really love it
Gilda Lowe (verified owner) –
Good product but the drill bit I think should be a brad point type to keep if from wandering when drilling especially when trying to hold the jig in position.
Beverly Harber (verified owner) –
I needed to join some boards end grain to edge grain and some boards edge grain to face grain. This device worked perfectly. I even spaced the dowels farther apart rhan the fixture was designed to do and had no problem. Additionally, the drill bit stop made the whole process swift and accurate.