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Zipbolt 40.280 Universal Drill Guide Woodworking Project Kit With HSS 6.5Mm, 8.5Mm, 10Mm, 12Mm, Drill Bits And A 25Mm Carbide-Tipped HSS Forstner Bit Review

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Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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Details

MaterialCarbide, High Speed Steel, Alloy Steel
Shank TypeStraight
BrandZipbolt
Item Dimensions LxWxH4.13 x 4.92 x 7.48 inches
Tool Flute TypeStraight

Description of Zipbolt 40.280 Universal Drill Guide Woodworking Project Kit With HSS 6.5Mm, 8.5Mm, 10Mm, 12Mm, Drill Bits And A 25Mm Carbide-Tipped HSS Forstner Bit

The Zipbolt 40.280 Universal Drill Guide is the must have installation accessory when installing Zipbolt products. Simplifies the process of installing your Zipbolt hardware. Drill guide has hardened steel inserts for increased durability, holes are lettered for easy reference when drilling. Drill bits consist of High Speed Steel, 25mm forstner bit tipped with tungsten carbide. Compatible with Zipbolt 10.820, 11.550, 11.560, 11.600, 11.700, 11.720, 12.500, 12.700, 12.720, 13.500, 13.520, 13.600, 13.610, 13.801, 13.810, 13.900, 13.950, and 13.960

Reviews

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works as advertised BUT….

Product works as advertised. But, I found pocket screws to be even easier, quicker and just as effective. Not a bad product and definitely the way to go in your using Zip Bolts. Just think that there is a better option.

Pros
  • Very helpful. A lot easier
Cons
  • The drill guide might not be compatible with all types of wood.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works Perfectly best in my review

We used this product for handrails going up a staircase and building a floating railing with no corner post. The joints in the bolts look to be a little bit weak at the pivot point so be careful not to put too much force on them. Test out your pre-drilled hole on a piece of scrap material of the same species of wood to make sure that the bolt goes in snug but doesn't require so much force that you might snap off the bolt in your railing! Use a quality wood glue on your joints, the bolts alone…

Pros
  • Works very well for straight cut rail, not angled rail.
Cons
  • It is an expensive product, not suitable for everyone's budget.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A Must Have good for me

This drill guide performed exactly as advertised and as far as I am concerned is an absolute must for drilling straight and matching holes for joining handrails together and for joining handrails to fittings or getting holes in the right locations for joining handrails to walls or posts. I tried free handing the drilling process with no success. With the drill guide I got accurate holes every time. Well worth the money spent.

Pros
  • Easy to use.
Cons
  • Cheap bits

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great tool kit in my review

Definitely the tool needed to attach the end to the railing. Caution: be sure the template is centered. If it’s off 1/8th, it will make a difference. I had to redo mine because I didn’t pay close attention to the dead center. Great tool.

Pros
  • Drill guide has hardened steel inserts for increased durability, holes are lettered for easy reference when drilling
Cons
  • The project kit requires careful handling to avoid injury