TrendSnappy HSS 2mm Self-Centring Drill Bit & Guide for Precision Pilot Hole Drilling, Quick Release, SNAP/DBG/5

Arrived promptly & as indicated. Only had the chance to test it out on a small workshop project fitting some concealed flush fixings.The outer sheath has a novel bevel on the lower edge which allows it to seat properly in the hinge/fixing to correctly guide the drill bit to the centre. Action is smooth & quick.We’ll pleased with this addition to my drilling arsenal.

Having sheared off a small bolt head in my motorcycle coolant drain hole, I needed to drill into the bolt in order to remove it. It was very difficult to centre the fine drill due to both the location and dimensions involved. The answer was this drill guide.I was able to completely centre the drill without any risk of it slipping and damaging the surrounding flange or thread. Once I had made a small indentation in the centre of the bolt, I changed the drill bit and fitted a left handed drill bit. I was then able to draw out the broken bolt with absolute ease.I have since used the same system when removing stubborn screws.Just make sure that the drill bit is secured in the drill guide using the grub screw and that the drill tip is positioned to make contact as the spring loaded guide sheath retracts.

I bought this for fitting hinges to hardwood boxes with #6 (3.5mm) brass screws. My first test was with a hand held drill, and I was dismayed that the hole was visibly off centre. When I tried it with a drill press however it was fine - so operator error with the hand held drill.It's a well made tool and doesn't suffer from the problems which have been reported in the negative reviews of the cheap sets offered on this site.A previous reviewer mentioned that Trend don't supply supply replacement bits. That's not a problem - standard 2.0mm long series bits fit OK - they're normally 85mm long rather than the 79mm of the supplied bit, but the holder accommodates the extra length. The tool will actually take 2.1mm bits which fit a bit more snugly.

Only used a couple of times for concealed cabinet hinges and worked a treat

Used these trend bits for years.The sring in this one won't keep tension so the bit sits out proud of the guide barrell this renders the self guide useless.

Wished I had bought one of these years ago. Makes fitting hinges so much more accurately than with a regular drill bit.Prompt delivery too.

I have no problems with the centering guide - I use it mainly to centre holes while fitting hinges. However when the drill eventually breaks you will find it is 79 mm long and Trend only offer a 63mm replacement which simply will not fit. If you make a lot of boxes however I would consider it an essential little tool.

A good quality product that works well. I bought some cheaper ones some time ago that were useless, so is worth paying the extra for better quality.