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# 4 angle presets (45°, 60°, 75°, 90°) Fits 3/8" & 1/2" cordless drills All-metal durable construction Milescraft DrillMate Portable Drill Guide Adjustable Precision Drilling Jig

**Brand:** milescraft
**Price:** € 80.42
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Drill Like a Pro, Anywhere You Go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Milescraft DrillMate Portable Drill Guide Adjustable Precision Drilling Jig by milescraft
- **How much does it cost?** € 80.42 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- milescraft enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted milescraft brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Round Stock Ready:** Self-centering base handles round materials up to 3" diameter with ease and accuracy.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight, portable design delivers drill press precision anywhere—no bulky equipment needed.
- • **Repeatable Accuracy:** High tolerance bushings and adjustable depth stop ensure consistent, professional holes project after project.
- • **Precision at Every Angle:** Lock in perfect 45°, 60°, 75°, or 90° drilling for flawless results every time.
- • **Universal Drill Compatibility:** Seamlessly attaches to most 3/8" and 1/2" cordless drills—your go-to portable drill press.

## Overview

The Milescraft DrillMate 1318 is a portable, all-metal drill guide designed to transform your cordless drill into a precision tool. With adjustable angle settings (45°, 60°, 75°, 90°), compatibility with 3/8" and 1/2" drills, and a self-centering base for round stock up to 3", it offers repeatable accuracy and versatility for woodworking, cabinetry, and DIY projects. Compact and durable, it’s the perfect drill press alternative for professionals and enthusiasts seeking flawless holes without the bulk.

## Description

The Milescraft 1318 DrillMate helps you makes straight, accurate holes without the size, cost or space requirements of a full drill press. Whether you're building furniture, installing hardware, woodworking, or tackling home improvement projects, this portable drill guide helps you achieve professional-looking results and easily attaches to your existing power drill. Built with an all-metal construction for durability and long-lasting performance the DrillMate securely supports your drill while keeping it aligned for consistent, repeatable accuracy. The adjustable angle settings allow drilling at 45°, 60°, 75° and 90° making it easy to create both straight and angled holes for a wide variety of applications. A large stable base improves control and it has v-grooves that help position round stock likes pipes for accurate drilling. The adjustable depth stop allows consistent drilling depth from hole to hole. Compatible with most corded and cordless drills, the heavy-duty drill chuck accepts bits up to 3/8" giving you the versatility needed for woodworking, repairs, cabinetry, deck building, and countless DIY projects. The included high tolerance guide bushings give the guide head greater control and can be easily installed when needed. Unlike bulky shop equipment, the DrillMate stores easily and sets up in seconds making it an excellent solution for workshops, garages, contractors, and homeowners alike. It delivers the accuracy of a dedicated drill guide whenever and wherever you need it whether you're working on large panels, small projects or materials that can't be brought to stationary equipment. From beginners looking to improve drilling accuracy to experienced woodworkers who need a dependable guide the Milescraft 1318 offers precision, portability, and rugged reliability in one compact tool. If you've been searching for a practical alternative to a mini drill press, the DrillMate is an excellent choice.

Review: A welcome addition. - I recently received a Milescraft Drillmate 1318. Assembly went smoothly, and the parts appear to be well made and nicely finished. The angle adjustment seems easy to use and should be useful, although perpendicular holes are its main attraction for me. With a little work, I could set the drill angle at something other than one of the 15 degree increment pre-sets. So far my use of the Drillmate is admittedly limited. Not surprising, I found the Drillmate to be somewhere between a handheld drill and a drill press. It does not have the precision or controlled feed of a drill press, but the Drillmate is much more portable and versatile. It certainly offers a lot more precision than a handheld drill, at least in my hands, where perpendicular holes are embarrassingly rare. Attaching a power drill to the chuck shaft requires working around the post extensions in order to tighten the power drill’s chuck, which felt a little odd. Apparently I have only dealt with chucks in wide open spaces in my, up to this point, sheltered life. But it is certainly doable, and I attached an 18v Makita drill. I don’t have any handheld power drills around anymore that have a keyed chuck, but like my drill press, the Drillmate does. Using the Drillmate actually requires dealing with two drill chucks. My first project with the Drillmate was to enlarge the dog holes on my workbench from 1/2 inch diameter to the more common 3/4 inch diameter, using a spade bit. With spade bits, I find it easier to control the feed, although there would not be any material to guide the center point in this case. Twist drills sometimes want to grab and chip. In my experience, It is relatively easy to enlarge holes using a drill press and much more difficult to do with a handheld drill. But enlarging these workbench holes on my drill press was not possible. Enter the Drillmate. To give myself a better chance of minimizing tear out and avoiding irregular holes when enlarging them, I like to make a template with a hole drilled in it of the desired size. I made a template with a piece of 1/2 inch thick panel about 10 by 10 inches, and drilled a 3/4 inch hole in the center with the Drillmate. I then positioned this template hole over a bench top hole to be enlarged, centered the template as best I could, and clamped it to the bench top. I positioned the Drillmate’s base onto the template, lined up the drill bit in the template’s hole, and powered on the Makita. I proceeded to make a 3/4 inch dog hole out of a 1/2 inch hole. I was quite pleased with the results - the edges were clean, the hole was round, and the drilling was quick and drama free. Thirteen more holes to go, and all went well. I was impressed with the holes and the Drillmate. It worked smoothly and precisely. I never felt that I was fighting the return spring. Perpendicular holes - at last! The Drillmate has a rather small base, but a larger, auxilllary base can be used unattached as I did, or attached, which I am considering. I found the auxilllary base or template to be necessary when drilling holes near edges where the Drillmate base alone would hanging over the edge and unstable. One thing I remember about chuck keys is that every stinkin’ one of them disappears. And that drills with keyed chucks are worthless without the correct key. And that no key ever fit another other drill’s chuck. So I just ordered a couple of extra chuck keys for my Drillmate. FYI - extra keys are available from the Milescraft website by clicking on Products, Drilling / Precision Drilling, 1318 - Drillmate, View Replacement Parts. Inexpensive, nicely made, versatile, a quality of work improving device, this Drillmate. Yet another tool I wish I had picked up a long time ago.
Review: Good drilling guide for occasional use - I think it is well made and easy to assemble, with no issues in terms of quality. I needed one and had been shopping around for a while because of high prices of some other options. This was the best option in terms of combination of price / quality, I believe. However, giving it 4 stars for I would prefer something a bit more sturdy and solid when drilling, less vibration. But I guess I am getting what I paid for. Overall, a good product for occasional use.

## Features

- Versatile drilling capabilities. Suitable for straight or angled drilling, drilling on the edge of a board, on walls or on round stock.
- Attaches to all 3/8" and 1/2" cordless drills. It also includes a 3/8" capacity chuck with key.
- Multiple drilling angle settings of 45, 60, 75, and 90 degrees. Each setting locks into place ensuring total accuracy.
- Self-Centerting base to accommodate drilling any round stock up to 3" inches in diameter.
- Portable Drill Press Alternative. Compact and lightweight design allows you to achieve drill press precision anywhere without the bulk of a stationary drill press.
- Eliminates frustration when drilling multiple holes in all types and shapes of stock with consistent accuracy. Rubber feet can be removed to mount the DrillMate to create your own jig.
- Included High Tolerance Bushings give you tighter guide head movement. Just replace with the installed guide bushings when needed.
- Easy Repeatable Drilling. Speeds up your work process and ensures accuracy
- All Metal Construction. The DrillMate is made with high quality steel that will last a lifetime.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B014A1Z92I |
| Additional Features | Variable Speed |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,559 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #5 in Power Tool Accessory Jigs |
| Brand | Milescraft |
| Brand Name | Milescraft |
| Color | Black Red Grey |
| Compatible Devices | Milescraft drills, 3/8" cordless drills, 1/2" cordless drills |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 10,483 Reviews |
| Drill Type | Basic Drill |
| Drilling Capacity Metal | 0.38 inches |
| Drilling Capacity Wood | 0.38 inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00737888131808 |
| Included Components | Drill Attachment |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 16"L x 5.5"W x 18"H |
| Item Type Name | Drill Guide |
| Item Weight | 1.81 g |
| Manufacturer | Milescraft |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1318 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Maximum Chuck Size | 1 inches |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 5000 rpm |
| Model Number | 1318 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Speed | 5000 rpm |
| UPC | 737888131808 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Milescraft
- **Color:** Black Red Grey
- **Maximum Chuck Size:** 1 inches
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 5000 rpm
- **Power Source:** Hand Powered

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What's the diameter of the opening in the base?**
A: I needed the exact dimensions for an edge guide add-on to this guide that I am working on. The center hole is 88mm in diameter. The 4 mounting holes are 7mm in diameter, and spaced 83mm (center to center) in one dimension, and 108mm in the other. The rectangular portion of the base is 110mm in one dimension and 140mm in the other. The fillets on the edges of the base have a radius of 18mm.

**Q: Does anybody know how many inches the stroke is? Thank you.**
A: I've found it cannot drill through 4x4 timber.  I haven't measure the stroke, probably about 2.5 inches.

**Q: Does it use Bearings or Bushings for the spindle?**
A: The spindle has two ball bearings in it, for accuracy. The bushings are located on the left and right side of the guide head, which is where the bars slide through.

**Q: what is the center demions?**
A: The Base Opening is 3-1/2" in diameter.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A welcome addition.
*by R***X on August 20, 2024*

I recently received a Milescraft Drillmate 1318. Assembly went smoothly, and the parts appear to be well made and nicely finished. The angle adjustment seems easy to use and should be useful, although perpendicular holes are its main attraction for me. With a little work, I could set the drill angle at something other than one of the 15 degree increment pre-sets. So far my use of the Drillmate is admittedly limited. Not surprising, I found the Drillmate to be somewhere between a handheld drill and a drill press. It does not have the precision or controlled feed of a drill press, but the Drillmate is much more portable and versatile. It certainly offers a lot more precision than a handheld drill, at least in my hands, where perpendicular holes are embarrassingly rare. Attaching a power drill to the chuck shaft requires working around the post extensions in order to tighten the power drill’s chuck, which felt a little odd. Apparently I have only dealt with chucks in wide open spaces in my, up to this point, sheltered life. But it is certainly doable, and I attached an 18v Makita drill. I don’t have any handheld power drills around anymore that have a keyed chuck, but like my drill press, the Drillmate does. Using the Drillmate actually requires dealing with two drill chucks. My first project with the Drillmate was to enlarge the dog holes on my workbench from 1/2 inch diameter to the more common 3/4 inch diameter, using a spade bit. With spade bits, I find it easier to control the feed, although there would not be any material to guide the center point in this case. Twist drills sometimes want to grab and chip. In my experience, It is relatively easy to enlarge holes using a drill press and much more difficult to do with a handheld drill. But enlarging these workbench holes on my drill press was not possible. Enter the Drillmate. To give myself a better chance of minimizing tear out and avoiding irregular holes when enlarging them, I like to make a template with a hole drilled in it of the desired size. I made a template with a piece of 1/2 inch thick panel about 10 by 10 inches, and drilled a 3/4 inch hole in the center with the Drillmate. I then positioned this template hole over a bench top hole to be enlarged, centered the template as best I could, and clamped it to the bench top. I positioned the Drillmate’s base onto the template, lined up the drill bit in the template’s hole, and powered on the Makita. I proceeded to make a 3/4 inch dog hole out of a 1/2 inch hole. I was quite pleased with the results - the edges were clean, the hole was round, and the drilling was quick and drama free. Thirteen more holes to go, and all went well. I was impressed with the holes and the Drillmate. It worked smoothly and precisely. I never felt that I was fighting the return spring. Perpendicular holes - at last! The Drillmate has a rather small base, but a larger, auxilllary base can be used unattached as I did, or attached, which I am considering. I found the auxilllary base or template to be necessary when drilling holes near edges where the Drillmate base alone would hanging over the edge and unstable. One thing I remember about chuck keys is that every stinkin’ one of them disappears. And that drills with keyed chucks are worthless without the correct key. And that no key ever fit another other drill’s chuck. So I just ordered a couple of extra chuck keys for my Drillmate. FYI - extra keys are available from the Milescraft website by clicking on Products, Drilling / Precision Drilling, 1318 - Drillmate, View Replacement Parts. Inexpensive, nicely made, versatile, a quality of work improving device, this Drillmate. Yet another tool I wish I had picked up a long time ago.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good drilling guide for occasional use
*by N***K on April 4, 2026*

I think it is well made and easy to assemble, with no issues in terms of quality. I needed one and had been shopping around for a while because of high prices of some other options. This was the best option in terms of combination of price / quality, I believe. However, giving it 4 stars for I would prefer something a bit more sturdy and solid when drilling, less vibration. But I guess I am getting what I paid for. Overall, a good product for occasional use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use and easy to store away
*by E***1 on July 3, 2026*

I purchased this item after careful reviews of the product online. Some assembly required. I don't have room for a large drill press (or even a bench top model) in my work area. This product met my needs perfectly. I attached a small, battery operated drill that I purchased for this item to keep the size and weight down so the assembly wouldn't be top heavy. Works great. Quality of the drill guide is great. Assembly is not difficult. Happy with my purchase.

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