07-03-2012, 01:14 PM
Hello Alan, a thrust pad sounds a good idea if it can be done, I do not know off hand if the smaller flat bits are available with a lead screw, I know the 32 mm. ones are as I have one and it tends to reduce any forward force you might otherwise have to use but they tend to increase the amount of drive torque required. On the subject of right angle drives for cordless drills...One of the best ones I had the chance to use was the Festool one that fits the Festool cordless drills which was owned by a friend of mine. If anyone wants to go upmarket on carpentry power tools the Festool ones are very good, I bought one of their hand held circular saws some years ago now along with a couple of 1.5 meter guides which can be connected together, they are deadly accurate. I have to say that they are about the best available and clearly designed with the carpenter in mind, their jigsaws are something else as well. Not cheap though.
Lawrence
Lawrence
