Drill Guide

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Drill Guide

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
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2 plates
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Stronger Bit Heads
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Drill Guide

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If you’ve found this model useful, please consider boosting it for free and stay tuned for more upcoming designs! (:

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I have added an additional print profile for stronger and more durable bit heads, at the cost of increased material usage. Recommended if planning to print with PLA. Otherwise you should be good to go with the standard.

About

  • While there are similar 45-degree drilling guides available on the platform, I aimed to redesign this tool from scratch to achieve a cleaner and more efficient solution. Many existing models face common issues, such as inadequate surface contact on the drilling area, which can result in the guide shifting exactly when you need stability the most—during drilling. I believe this design achieves superior alignment and minimizes unwanted movement for consistent and precise results.
     
  • Additionally, since we know that 3D-printed plastics, despite their utility, can wear out or degrade over time from repeated use, I opted for a more sustainable and modular solution. Instead of integrating fixed holes directly into the body of the guide, I incorporated threaded inserts (M14x1.5), allowing users to print replaceable drill bit inserts with various internal diameters. If wear occurs, you only need to reprint the insert, not the entire frame.
     
  • To optimize the design further, I focused on reducing material usage without compromising strength. The total material weight is just 28 grams, which I believe is well within acceptable limits for a tool like this. The printing time, including bed leveling, is also highly efficient, taking only 51 minutes (printing the drill bit guide set alongside the main frame will require additional time).

Purpose

This guide offers a practical, customizable, and resource-efficient solution for achieving precise 45-degree drill holes on wooden planks or other platform edges. I’m confident it will be a valuable addition to any DIY enthusiast’s toolkit.

 

Extra Guide Bits

This kit features guide bits ranging in size from 3mm to 10mm, making them suitable for most general applications. For higher precision and better durability, a steel guide will also perfectly work in the thread (M14x1.5).

Share Your Work!

Your feedback is always welcome! If you encounter any issues or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out and I will try to help to the best of my abilities. Feel free to share your prints, all the comments with ratings are appreciated, let me know if there's anything you'd like to see improved or added.
 

Disclaimer
This 3D model is intended for personal use and is provided as-is without any warranties, express or implied. The creator is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or damages resulting from its use. It is the user's responsibility to assess the model's suitability for their intended purpose and to follow all applicable safety guidelines. Use this design at your own risk.

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Printed with generic PLA only the GUIDE part and additionally more durable from other file and they both printed well on P1S, fit well together. Next going to print that self-centering model =) Thanks for you great work!
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Thank you so much for the boost! I'm glad everything fits perfeclty, hope you will like the self-centering model too (;
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Printed with ABS its a good you 3 design, now i just need a box to store it :)
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Thank your for sharing a picture of your print! I'm glad you like them (:
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Nice print, thanks
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Thank you so much for the boost!
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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
thanks, nice built
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Thank you for the feedback, I'm glad you liked it!
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Stronger Bit Heads
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Thank your for rating!
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Print Profile
0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
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Thank you for the rating!
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