At Woodcraft today, I put my hands on the new Triton 18V Cordless drill
with built-in drill guide. I was very curious after seeing it in the
mags. Like most 18V drills, this one's pretty heavy.

Push the drill guide in once, and it releases and extends much like the
guide you're talking about. It can be retracted, as well. My initial
impression was the guide had a little more play in it than I'd like,
enough that I wouldn't be confident it would perform with precision.
Pretty pricey at somewhere around $300.



Andy wrote:
I'm thinking of getting a "Drill Guide" or "8inch Drill Stand" ($27 and
$40 by Craftsman) as a temporary substitute for a drill press. I know
they're not replacements, but space and money are both issues right
now. Has anyone used either of these products? Is one style better
than the other? Are there better brands available for a similar price?
I'm mostly interested in drilling right-angle holes (for dowels, shelf
hangers, etc.) but it'd be nice to use a spindle sander too.
Thanks