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DJ-1 Drilling Jig

Drilling accurate holes is fundamental in the woodshop and this need has traditionally been served by the venerable drill press.

The DJ-1 Drilling Jig can do the vast majority of drilling operations that a drill press can do (more accurately in most cases) and several operations that are either impossible or incredibly difficult with a drill press.

Using either powered (battery drills) or non-powered (palm brace, Yankee drill, eggbeater, et al) you can now drill holes that in most cases surpass the accuracy of a drill press. HOW? Because the drill has no room to wiggle in a hardened steel bushing.   Running a drill through a bushing with an ID that is .0006” larger than the bit is the most accurate way to ensure your drill goes where you want. For example, try drilling diagonally through square stock (corner to corner) with a twist drill on a drill press—not easy.

The DJ-1 Drill Jig will allow you to;
     ³ Drill perfect, top dead center radial holes in round stock up to 2” in diameter simply by closing the tool down on the stock prior to drilling.
   ³ Center drill stock up to 11-1/4” wide within .005” without measuring.
   ³ Center drill (axial drilling) round stock without measurement—no need for a lathe to center drill dowels.
    ³ Trammel drill perpendicular holes over long expanses (w/ shop made trammel.)
    ³ Radial drill holes along an arc or circle.
    ³ Step drill mortises without bit drift and then use the DJ-1 as a paring guide—how cool is that?
   ³ Drill dead center on wooden balls without measurement or layout up to 1-1/2” in diameter.
   ³ The uses for this tool are really limited only by your imagination. It is small, incredibly accurate and can be tucked away in a drawer or cabinet.

See the DJ-1 in action: click the tab How-To below

Using hardened steel bushings, the DJ-1 can accommodate the following drill shank sizes;5/8”, 9/16”, ½”, 7/16”, 3/8”, 5/16”, ¼”, 3/16”, 1/8”.

You are not limited to these sizes however. Most forstner type bits use a ½” shank and most drills with a ½” shank can be use in conjunction with the DJ-1 Drilling Jig.

The DJ-1 can hold two identical bushings simultaneously making joinery involving dowels (particularly ¼”, 3/8” or ½” diameter dowels) fast because they are automatically space exactly 64mm (2.51”) apart. Or, you can keep your two most common sizes attached for speedy access.

Using a zero backlash cable mechanism (it is impossible for one arm to move without an equal and opposite movement by the other), the DJ-1 is the most accurate drilling accessory available today.Because this device self-centers without thinking, it shines in step-drilling mortises and also works as a paring guide—your mortises no longer need look like they were made by other organic life forms… And if you remove one jaw (pin-indexed) the DJ-1 can be used as a paring guide for hand dovetails too.

We designed the DJ-1 to appeal to woodworkers of all ability. However it really shines in a shop with restricted space or noise limits (like a condo shop).

The video below is an overview of the capabilities of this amazingly small and accurate tool. Regardless of your area of interest in the woodshop, the DJ-1 will likely beat the accuracy and time required to do similar tasks on a drill press.

The DJ-1 is the most versatile tool we have designed in the past 25 years. Specifically it readily adapts, by way of your imagination and custom jaws to hold a wide variety of shapes and specific angles. Never again will you be wasting time tilting a drill press table (or head) to achieve your intent! Don’t delay, order yours today!

1101-206 DJ-1 Drilling Jig
Includes:
DJ-1 Drilling Jig with Standard Jaws
5/8" ID bushing
1/2" ID bushings (2)
7/16" ID bushing
3/8" ID bushings (2)
5/16" ID bushing
1/4" ID bushing (2)
3/16" ID bushing
1/8" ID bushing
45° miter jaws
22 1/2° miter jaws

Retail Price

$499.00

Founder's Price

$399.00 What is this price?