On 13 May 2005 14:09:39 -0700, "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

I have an old Craftsman drill guide, made from cast aluminum and metal
rods (no plastic at all). It worked great as a drill press
substitute, and well-built. It will leave marks on a wall, but I
found you can put masking tape on the aluminum base to prevent
marring. The base has a V where you can drill dowels. I found that
this this base is useful to hold dowels steady on my drill press
table.