Cicero wrote:
On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:31:25 -0700, geraldthehamster wrote:

I need to drill accurately some holes for taps in a 40mm thick beech
worktop.

How might I ensure that I am drilling exactly vertically, with my hand-
held drill?


Regards
Richard

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Buy one of these:

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...il-drill-stand

A bit expensive for a one-off job but like most unusual tools surprisingly
useful for many other jobs.

Cic.

Buy a similar thing from axminster at a fraction (half)the price.

Bob