Dick Axtell
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| posted on 26/5/11 at 10:28 AM |
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R/Angle Drill Attachment
Hi All,
Has anyone used one of these attachments? Are they any good?
PRO RIGHT ANGLE 90 DEGREE DRILL ATTACHMENT AND HANDLE on eBay (end time 07-Jun-11 10:34:32 BST)
If it works, it'll save me much time.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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Humbug
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| posted on 26/5/11 at 10:42 AM |
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Not used that specific one but I have got a different one which is very useful in certain places. The only thing I would say about that one is that
the part from the chuck to the back of the handle looks quite long, so it would limit how narrow a space you could fit it into.
Mine is more like this (but not actually this make) and I seem to remember it cost around £15.
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carlknight1982
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| posted on 26/5/11 at 10:45 AM |
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I brought a ryobi One + battery one, ok i already had the regular drill so only brought the naked unit i think it was about £30 and well worth it.
really useful bit of kit
Logic will get you from a A to B
Imagination will take you everywhere.
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twybrow
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| posted on 26/5/11 at 10:58 AM |
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I have the exact one (in blue) that you are asking about. I have been using it extensively for the last couple of weeks, to drill 10+mm holes in
joists for running wiring through.
It sounds awful as you run it - very notchy/noisy - which I can only assume is to do with the cut of the gears... But it works just fine. For £5 -
dont expect miracles, but for me, it has been £5 well spent - if it survives a few tasks, and makes them easier, then it has been worthwhile IMHO...
for occasional use, it suits my needs perfectly.
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cerbera
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| posted on 26/5/11 at 11:10 AM |
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Ive got one and it does what it says on the tin, although the first time I used it it sounded like I had the drill on hammer. Not sure of the
longevity but it's been fine for the short time I've used it.
HTH
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 26/5/11 at 11:17 AM |
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We have the Axminster version which is well made and quite heavy which is a good sign in my book, works fine but only used once or twice.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
Our most recent pics are here:
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/
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welderman
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| posted on 26/5/11 at 11:22 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cerbera
Ive got one and it does what it says on the tin, although the first time I used it it sounded like I had the drill on hammer. Not sure of the
longevity but it's been fine for the short time I've used it.
HTH
yep hammer drill lol
Thank's, Joe 
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Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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MikeR
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| posted on 26/5/11 at 11:39 AM |
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I have the exact one, used it a few times. Its ok. It never occured to me before using it but you now have no free hands when drilling! One hand holds
the drill, one hand holds the attachment. Its max drill size is about 10mm.
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RazMan
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| posted on 26/5/11 at 12:15 PM |
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I used one for drilling the awkward holes for my floor panelling. If you use brand new bits when drilling it makes things a bit easier as you
don't have to exert much pressure (which it doesn't like)
Definitely worth having in your toolbox IMO
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 26/5/11 at 01:10 PM |
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I have one like humbugs also used on like you ebay link.. humbugs one is better, much smoother in operation, used a lot for chassis drilling.
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 26/5/11 at 01:36 PM |
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Thanks everyone. Interesting feedback, especially twybrow's comments. Pretty much as expected.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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James
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| posted on 26/5/11 at 01:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
Not used that specific one but I have got a different one which is very useful in certain places. The only thing I would say about that one is that
the part from the chuck to the back of the handle looks quite long, so it would limit how narrow a space you could fit it into.
Mine is more like this (but not actually this make) and I seem to remember it cost around £15.
I have the Screwfix version of this. (they do two- a cheap weak one and the heavy duty one in black like the picture).
Has been pretty good.
I'd prefer one of the full-electric versions though! 
Cheers,
James
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HappyFather
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| posted on 26/5/11 at 03:29 PM |
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I have one of those (but bought on a tools shop) and have used it a few times. I link it to a Bosh driller.
You can't spin the driller too fast, the angle thing gets hot.
Highly recommend using high quality drill bits to make the process faster. As you can't spin it too fast and you can't apply much
pressure, it's a bit of a pain.
It applies lot of vibration on your hand/wrist. Becomes tyresome.
Nonetheless, excelent buy. Cost me 8,90EUR, around 7,7GBP and it gives me the hability to drill in tight spots, like the tunnel. Helped me lots when
drilling for the break lines p-clips and I'm sure will be helpful again when I get to the panneling.
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