Self Centering Drill Guide by pomguy

pomguy

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Print Profile(3)

All

P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

A1 mini

One Plate: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

1.7 h

1 plate

5.0(29)

Stronger Bit Heads

Designer

1.4 h

1 plate

5.0(6)

one plate for all: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

1.7 h

1 plate

5.0(5)

Open in Bambu Studio

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570

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Description

Self-Centering 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! (:

Updates

2025.01.17 — Adjusted the print profile to improve thread compatibility and ensure a better fit.

2025.01.18 — 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.

Use of item

It simplifies the process of creating precise, centered holes, ensuring perfect alignment.
With its straightforward design and easy usability, it is an excellent addition for any enthusiast's toolset.
By using this tool, you can create professional-looking designs for your projects without repeated measuring or guesswork.

The version shown in these photos was printed using PLA, as it served as a prototype to test functionality and is working perfectly, but for extended or more demanding use, please consider printing it with a more durable material, such as PETG or ABS.

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)

Who I would recomment this to?

DIY Enthusiasts: A great choice for hobbyists looking to enhance their projects with accurate joints.
Educators: A fantastic demonstration piece for teaching woodworking or prototyping.

Share Your Work!

Your feedback is always welcome! If you encounter any issues or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Feel free to share your prints, I’d love to see the color combinations you come up with and 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.

selfcenteringdrillguide

Comment & Rating (77)

@Betatest

Boosted

Printed with ABS its a good you 3 design, now i just need a box to store it :)

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The designer has replied

@pomguy

Thank you so much for the boost! You got the whole set as I see :D

@Betatest

Boosted

Replying to @pomguy :

Yes these tools are always good to have on hand, precisely one of them I am going to use with my kitchen furniture.

@user_718768704

Print Profile

One Plate: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Printed out lovely I used a plate super tack plate. made my own adjustments in the app very easy to print. printed in PETG. i’m going to be using this to build a bed so looking forward to using it and locating the holes correctly to save any mess Ups. I will post some other pictures if I remember while using it. thanks mate. Much appreciated.

The designer has replied

@pomguy

Thank you for sharing your experience and these great photos! I'm glad to hear that it printed well and that you're already finding ways to put it to good use. Hope it helps with your project! (:

@user_718768704

Replying to @pomguy :

thank you. yes I will try to remember to take some pics of our bed build.

@user_48033848

Print Profile

One Plate: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

great print

The designer has replied

@pomguy

Thank you for rating! And I also like the color combination (;

@thomastrost120

Print Profile

One Plate: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Awesome

The designer has replied

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@pomguy

Thank you for the rating, and for sharing your print!

@user_1203290975

Print Profile

One Plate: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Very Nice Guide. Printed perfectly. Thanks!

The designer has replied

@pomguy

Thank you for the feedback! The color looks great, hope everything goes well!

@user_599765090

Print Profile

One Plate: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

The A1 print using PLA is good, only the threads won't screw together, I'll try recutting them with a tap and die

The designer has replied

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@pomguy

Thank you for your feedback! May I ask if you made any adjustments to the print profile? It’s interesting because I tested the model twice on my P1 printer, and the threads fit perfectly in both cases. That said, I’ll work on a new version with looser tolerances for the threads and upload it as an additional print profile as soon as I can. *(The edit has been made to the print profile to ensure better fit for threads. If you want to test it out, only the big center piece needs to be reprinted)*

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@TomoHr

Print Profile

One Plate: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Great design fits perfectly easy to use !

The designer has replied

@pomguy

Thank you for sharing your prints, and I'm glad you liked it!

@Betatest

Boosted

Print Profile

One Plate: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

All models printed with ABS, its very good desing. Thanks!

@Betatest

Boosted

Its a great desing you 3 models i am used ABS. https://makerworld.com/en/models/1008688#profileId-987752 https://makerworld.com/en/models/1022957#profileId-1004705

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@user_3133763279

Using a Bambu Mini printer, "Stronger Bit Heads" shows the following at 6 o'clock. It prints most of the circle, then finishes it in 2 steps. It does this for about the first 6 layers or so. Showing first layer in slicer

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