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Drill Guides  |  Milescraft  |  SKU: MC1318

Milescraft DrillMate with Chuck

£47.44
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The Milescraft DrillMate is a workshop-grade portable drill press that brings precise, angle-adjustable drilling to your standard power drill.

Perfect for when a stationary press isn’t practical — clean, consistent results anywhere, using the drill you already own.
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4.9/5 based on 6228

Product Highlights
  • Workshop-grade portable drill press — drill straight or angled holes with your handheld power drill
  • Adjustable angle settings at 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90° for joinery and general drilling
  • Self-centring V-grooves keep round stock and edges aligned automatically
  • All-metal construction with aluminium head, precision bushings, and double ball bearings
  • Non-slip rubber feet protect workpieces or remove for bench mounting
  • Supplied with 3/8" (9.5mm) drill chuck (not for impact or hammer drills)

Description

The Milescraft DrillMate is a workshop-grade portable drill press that brings precise, angle-adjustable drilling to your standard power drill, with 210mm (8.23”) of vertical travel and a drilling aperture up to 86mm (3.4”). Perfect for when a stationary press isn’t practical, it delivers clean, consistent results with guided control right where you need it.

Adjustable to fixed angles of 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90°, the DrillMate ensures straight or angled holes with repeatable accuracy. The solid aluminium head glides on precision bushings, supported by double ball bearings for smooth drilling performance. Whether you’re working in timber, ceramic tiles, plastics, or tubular metal, the DrillMate makes accurate drilling simple and frustration-free.

Precision & Control

Angle Versatility
Drill precisely at 45°, 60°, 75°, or 90° — ideal for joinery, dowel holes, and hardware installation where accuracy matters.

Smooth Operation
Double ball bearings and precision bushings in the aluminium head provide guided control and reduce resistance for clean, straight holes.

Round Stock & Edge Drilling
Self-centring V-grooves hold pipes, dowels, and edges securely, keeping the bit aligned without slipping.

Build Quality & Design

All-Metal Construction
Durable aluminium head and steel shafts withstand heavy use while maintaining accuracy.

Stable Workholding
Non-slip rubber feet protect surfaces during handheld use and can be removed for bench mounting via pre-drilled holes.

Consistent Depths
An adjustable stop collar allows fast, repeatable drilling for production work or multiple identical holes, with a maximum drilling depth of 210mm (8.23”).

Compatibility & Ease of Use

Use with Your Drill
Supplied with 3/8" (9.5mm) drill chuck and has a drilling aperture up to 86mm (3.4”) - no drill press required.

Added Support
An auxiliary handle can be mounted in a fixed position for extra stability during tough drilling tasks.

Important Note
Not intended for use with impact drivers or hammer drills.

Specification
Drill Compatibility Most 3/8" (9.5mm) drill accessories — not for use with impact or hammer drills
Construction All-metal design with solid aluminium head and steel shafts
Bearings Double ball bearings with precision bushings for smooth guided drilling
Angle Settings Fixed at 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90°
Guides Self-centring V-grooves for round stock; automatic centring on edges
Feet Non-slip rubber feet (removable for bench mounting via pre-drilled holes)
Stop Collar Adjustable for fast, repeatable depth drilling
Auxiliary Handle Mountable for additional control during demanding drilling jobs

Replacement Parts

Delivery & Returns

Same-Day Dispatch

Orders placed before 2pm (Monday–Friday) are usually dispatched the same day. All deliveries are fully trackable.

UK Mainland Delivery Options

Service Delivery Time / Notes Price
FREE UK Delivery 2–3 days – orders over £90 FREE
Economy Delivery 2–3 days £4.50
Standard Delivery 1–2 days £5.95
Express Next Day Next working day (order before 2pm, Mon–Thu) £7.99
Express Pre-1pm Next working day before 1pm (order before 2pm, Mon–Thu) £15.95
Saturday Delivery Saturday (order before 2pm, Fri) £19.95
Click & Collect Collection available: 9am–4:30pm, Mon–Fri FREE

Important information

  • Express Pre-1pm and Saturday services aren’t available to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, Islands or remote postcodes — Express Next Day takes 2 days and other services may be slower.
  • Large or heavy items may not qualify for Express Pre-1pm or Saturday delivery to your area — we’ll contact you if this applies.
  • Click & Collect – Collection available after you receive “Ready for Pickup” email — most orders before 2pm are same day.

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  • 4 stars: 1 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (8%)
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Stephen Roberts
Birthday gift. his was a gift for my son -- I expect he hasn't had an opportunity to try it out yet

This was a gift for my son -- I expect he hasn't had an opportunity to try it out yet, but it was exactly what he wanted and I'm sure it'll bea useful addition to his tool collection.

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Richard Lloyd
Handy bit of kit around for drilling holes just how you like every time

Handy bit of kit around for drilling holes just how you like every time.

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Andy

Great tool , grear supplier

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Rory Stewart (LeanMoTheine.DWS)
Milescraft Drillmate Review

For pricing point, the drillmate is ideal for DIY and hobby and for those without space for dedicated drillpress or looking mobile use.

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Anonymous
Spent years wanting the space for a drill press

Spent years wanting the space for a drill press. This is even better. Very versatile and and accurate enough for cabinetry work. Great value.

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Nick Whelan
Great Deal, Great Dealer

Although I have yet to use the Milescraft DrillMate + Chuck, it looks robust & very fit for purpose (I like I can us it with any drill, collared or not). A keyless chuck would have made it even better - as would springs on both columns (like my old Wolfcraft version)! But the cast fittings are solid & should perform well.
It was a good deal at this price, on an easy to use website & speedily delivered.
Thank you Woodworkers Workshop!!
Downside: Milescraft over-package their kit with too much plastic for my planet's sake.

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Phil Leyland
A valuable boost to my skills

This is a very nice tool and is very good value. It's well made and has a solid feel. There is a video showing how to put it together, which was useful, but it comes out of the box already half constructed which was a pleasant surprise.

It was bought to help with the fitting of latches and handles on new replacement doors for our house and has greatly increased my confidence and ability to drill holes at the correct angle. I heartly recommend this product.

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Nigel Pearston
Never used but quality checked on this guide

I can only give a review on the quality as the chuck size was to small and returned so never got to use. As usual I do a visual inspection before using any item so afraid all I can say the item passed my visual inspection as a good quality product. Where most machinist have drill bit shanks 13mm-1/2" this something that let the product down where other drill guides did have 13mm drill chucks Just check your drills will fit before purchasing

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Alex Harrison
Just what I wanted.

well made, easy to use, good price.

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Spectric

This was not really that good, very unstable in use unless clamped down but maybe with a much smaller drill it would have been better. Had the hexagonal shaft been 1/4 and not 8mm then it would have fitted many small drill drivers which would have made things easier than using a chuck for attachment. Removing the four rubber feet did help stability but attaching a larger wooden base really helped to make it more user freindly. The clamp for setting the depth is just plastic and I suspect is not going to be that durable. I also found having just one spring on one colomb did not help, much smoother with no spring and would be better with two lighter springs to keep movement even. Saying all that, what can you really expect for fifty pounds these days, I am putting it down to just a case of you get what you pay for and if you want better then look at something like this https://youtu.be/JzSyi4u4P1Y

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David Brookes
Easy life

Found it to be very easy to use, great addition to the workshop

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Zsolt Redli / YKK UK Ltd
Perfect

Easy to use and good. Not the best, because you have to hardly focus on the angle area.

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