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   maddog3 | Feb 25, 2006 06:26pm | #1

   here you are,....
   I been thinking about this, and I don't know you will find a corded drill that will respond like a battery tool ..especially a hi-speed drill

   .. perhaps the Euros........ AEG, Metabo, or Bosch would have something....???

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   nikkiwood | Feb 25, 2006 07:09pm | #2

   I don't think you need anything fancy.

   I keep the cheapest drill I can find set up permanently on the Portalign guide for this purpose. At the moment, it is a Skil that cost about $20 a few years ago.

   The secret is the drill bit. I use a brad point, and keep it razor sharp, so it will slice through the wood fibers without any tearout.

   My favorite is a brad point that is 17/64", which I found at Lee Valley. I use spade type clips with a 1/4" stud. The extra 1/64 leaves just enough space for a good fit once you have painted/varnished -- making it unnecessary to go back and clean out the holes.

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   RickL | Feb 28, 2006 03:27pm | #3

   I don't think any drill has a brake. The gearing slows it down. The prefered way to do the holes is with a plunge router and an indexing guide.  Small multiple spindle drilling rigs for drill presses are also available as retrofit units. Next are the line boring units like Ritter, Morbidelli, etc