New to the forum. We won but wobble is big issue.

[flockshot]

I did get it and I think it will be great. I just got some HSS bits and only drilled one block (been busy winning points for buying the jig) but it is the best drill I have ever made. One side is off just a tad bit but no worries. Like anything else it will have a learning curve. I was following the advice in the video, but think I may have pushed a little too hard.
I fully expect for this to be a game changer. I will post again here in a couple days when I have done some more.

 

[flockshot]

I drilled a few blocks and I can find no problems with my new jig. You must use a good piece of wood, that lays flat on the jig, with no twist (not even a little).
I don't have a setup like Lightnin Boy to check it all out, but I have checked as much as I can, and as good as I can, with no flaws found. Also the block rolls great, both forward and backwards with no issues that I can detect.
I took the leap to buy this jig, because it was the best way (and most cost effective) for me to obtain consistently good drills for rail riding and alignment. I would have needed a better drill press, and still had to buy a block of some sort. Now, I have, what I consider to be, near perfect drills in every block.
Problem solved.

 

[CM02WS6]

That's the great thing about drill jigs. You don't need a drill press. I've got a woodworking shop full of nice tools, including a well calibrated drill press, and I still reach for the jigs. That's what I don't understand about "the block"; I can't figure out how it wouldn't rely on a perfectly aligned drill press.

Since you mentioned block quality, try to find pieces that are quartersawn (look up what that means if you're not sure). The grain orientation will help to maintain stability and also reduce the chance that the drill bit walks.

 

[TRE]

That's the great thing about drill jigs. You don't need a drill press. I've got a woodworking shop full of nice tools, including a well calibrated drill press, and I still reach for the jigs. That's what I don't understand about "the block"; I can't figure out how it wouldn't rely on a perfectly aligned drill press.

Since you mentioned block quality, try to find pieces that are quartersawn (look up what that means if you're not sure). The grain orientation will help to maintain stability and also reduce the chance that the drill bit walks.

with the block you will need perfect drill press with flat base thats alinged..that costs way more than a jig

 

[Chief]

That’s awesome...haha now you are on your way to becoming a PWD junkie like the rest of us hahaha