In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Dave wrote:

As part of this extension project (that I keep asking questions
about) I'll need to drill lots of holes in joists. In the past I've
"made do" with a short spade bit in a drill held at an angle but it's
not very satisfactory - presumably a right angle drill is the correct
tool for the job.
Can anyone suggest a sensibly priced right angle drill, or a decent
right-angle drilling attachment for a regular drill?

Dave

Uless your joists are particularly close together, you should be able to get
a short-bodied single speed drill (i.e. without the added length of 2-speed
gearbox, hammer action etc.) plus spade bit in square without needing to
drill at an angle. [Even my old B&D 2-speed hammer drill plus spade bit is
only 14" long, and will *just* go in - even if it means starting at an angle
until the point is embedded, and then straightening it up].
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Cheers,
Set Square
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