Right angle drill attachment

[scuba_dave]

I don't know why I don't have one of these
The number of times I could have used one!!

http://www.rd.com/images/tfhimport/2003/20030901_Recessed_Lights_page004img003.jpg

[suemarkp]

I'm on my 5th one. They are not all that durable, but I'm putting them under heavy load. I have 40 year old 2x12's on 12" centers (and old wood is 1 3/4" wide instead of 1.5"). Its the only way to drill holes between the joists. If you keep the holes to 3/4" and smaller, it should last a while. But I've done some 1 1/8" and 1 3/8" holes and those seem to take its toll on the cheap gears inside the angle unit.

I also sprung for a cordless 90 degree drill (a cheap harbor freight one that uses the same 18V batteries as my other drills, sawsall, and flashlight).

[Mr T]

Make one!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/Nielmot/Homemade%20Tools/1-drill1.jpg

My great grandpa (who worked for Kitchen Aid) made this one a long time ago. Ive never had a chance or need to use it, but it gets the job done. Variable speed, good gear reduction, probably more solidly built then a store bought drill that is made today. Those mixers weighed a ton!

[scuba_dave]

Well, I bought one at Home Cheapo - $20
I drilled 4 holes using a 5/8" bit & it's falling apart already & making noise
**sigh**

[junkcollector]

I have a couple of cheapies as well. It sure would be nice to know if they make a better one. I took mine apart after I used it twice (drilling holes with a 1 inch auger bit with a 1/2'' drill) There was no bushings or bearings: the shafts merely spin in the plastic. Moral of the story, buy a dozen!:idea:

[scuba_dave]

Yeah, the plastic on one end started to come apart
I just bought it today, so I'm bringing it back
I could see if I drilled a bunch of holes...but 4...??? :banghead:

[Fischer]

Try and find one or advertise for a Milwaukee D-Handle 1/2" or the Magnum 1/2" pistol grip with a right angle attachment. Been using the same pistol grip for 30 years. All holes up to 2 1/2" self feeds are fine, and it makes a great sheetrock mud and paint mixer.

[scuba_dave]

I could have picked up a right angle drill over a year ago at a decent price
Never figured I needed it at the time