Comments on: Pop’s Choice Portable Drill Guide/Press for Drilling, Multi-Angle Guide Attachment Holder For 1/4 Inch and 3/8 Inch, with Chuck, Black

By: Nancy G.

Nancy G. — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:02:36 +0000

Cheap piece of junk!
This device is a cheap piece of junk that is not precise in any way, shape or form. Don’t waste your money. I build custom furniture, so I know tools. I will be returning this thing immediately. My shop made drilling guide is far more accurate, so I will go back to using that.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:02:36 +0000

It does keep drilling straight.
This unit is a bit cumbersome and takes a bit of getting used to. It is a little on the light-duty side, but with care, it should last a long time. I would not recommend this unit in a constant-use environment.

By: CleanWorx

CleanWorx — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:02:36 +0000

Real cheap
Really cheaply made. Thereâs so much movement in the track that it ends up being incredibly inconsistent on where holes end up. Iâd only recommend for projects with a large margin of error.

By: ariel

ariel — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:02:36 +0000

Very satisfied with this drill guide
Exactly what I expected I was getting. Great for all my projects. I can imagine this would be great for book binding as well. Any type of drilling that just requires more stability and control.

By: AmazonUser27

AmazonUser27 — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:02:36 +0000

This works but you have to be very careful to get good results
I have always wanted a “drill press” and when I saw the Pop’s Choice portable drill guide/press I decided I would give it a try.PIC1 (I have labeled each picture in the upper right corner because they never appear in the same order I add them to the review) shows you what you get. This includes a small 1 sided instruction sheet, handle, box (has chuck, chuck key and a bolt which I didn’t use and have no idea where it goes) and the stand and base of the press. PIC2 shows a closeup of the legs (metal/plastic), base (some type of metal – possibly cast iron?) and a base insert (plastic).PIC3 shows the assembled press. Assembly is pretty easy, maybe 15-20 minutes.So how does it perform?I have attached a video. The point of the video is to show you the “play” in the unit. As you can see even with my hand holding the base stationary, there is a lot of wiggle in the legs. If you want to get the exact angle you want to drill you must be very careful to push only directly down or the wiggle will change the angle of your hole.The next topic is how do you set the angle for the press. PIC4 shows the part that goes under the base and the bolt shown threads into one of the legs. As you can see its surface is a series of triangles. PIC5 shows the corresponding spot under the base (valleys) when the peaks of the triangles go. This was done to help prevent the part from slipping (i.e. the points of the triangles fit in the valleys in the base). There are markings on the base of the press but I think you will need to measure the angle to be sure you have the “peaks” in the “valley” to give you the angle you want.PIC7 shows the base of the press and the plastic insert. PIC8 shows the plastic insert inserted into the hole in the base. I would note that the level of the two surfaces does not line up (i.e. the plastic insert is taller than the base). I would have thought that the insert top and base top would be even with each other so if you put something in that groove to be drilled (like a pipe) it would provide support all the way across.In PIC7 on the right side leg you can see a bolt with knob on the right end of it. This is the depth gauge. with the bolt loose as it is in the picture the press will move down as far as it can go. If you were to lift up the plastic piece and tighten the knob then you can only push down the drill until the depth gauge hits the base.To drill with the press you must place the press on the surface you want to drill a hole in and hold it steady and make sure you push directly down so that the wiggle does not change the angle of the hole you are drilling.On the box the press comes in it says “high quality drill press stand”. After examining the stand and using it I would say this is not correct. I would say it is “ok” and would not call it “high quality”. The wiggle in the legs (video) is my biggest problem with their product. Pushing the drill motor directly down without any wiggle is very difficult to accomplish. The press definitely works but you have to be very careful to get good results.I gave the press a 2 rating due to the wiggle and do not recommend it.

By: Ryan K. Parker

Ryan K. Parker — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:02:36 +0000

Cheap garbage
This does not hold an angle to save its life. And the lockouts are not effective.

By: Amz

Amz — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:02:36 +0000

As advertised
This portable guide is exactly what I was looking for, just as described. Being able to change the angle is amazing, great value for what you’re getting. Recommend!

By: Client d'Amazon

Client d'Amazon — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:02:36 +0000

article ok si vous ne voulez pas depenser trop. Ca focntionne bien. le mandrin avec clÃ© date d’une autre Ã©poque et c’est rageant lorsqu’on perd la clÃ©. TrÃ¨s utile lorsqu’on a besoin comme de faire des trous sur place sans pouvoir amener le morceau Ã la perceuse Ã colonne…c’est alors que la perceuse Ã colonne va jusqu’au morceau..tres utile Ã ce niveau

By: Ted

Ted — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:02:35 +0000

As described
As described