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Old 03-10-2014, 12:27 PM
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Default 45 or 90 - Which Do You Prefer?

This is probably a question for repeat offenders who have gone beyond the basics and bought a good angle drill.

Every year when I fill out my Christmas list, I know I'd like a good angle drill, but I get stopped when I try and decide between a 90 degree angle and a 45 degree angle - they are expensive enough that I can probably only justify one. I've used 90 degree attachment adapters, and they can be awkward enough at times that maybe the 45 would be better and fit most places.

So for those who have used both extensively in airplane construction - which do you prefer?
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Old 03-10-2014, 12:29 PM
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I have both in my box and the 90 gets used probably 10-1 more than the 45.

I feel the 45 is a "nice to have" while the 90 is a hard requirement.
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Old 03-10-2014, 12:31 PM
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Yep. I've worn out 2 of the 90 degree drills as i use them quite extensively.

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Old 03-10-2014, 12:32 PM
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90 is my choice.

I used to have a 45 degree Makita drill, found it hard to keep the bit aligned as I was drilling.
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Old 03-10-2014, 12:38 PM
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I have both, but probably use the 90 more. Unless it's a 45 kinda day.
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Old 03-10-2014, 01:06 PM
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I used the 90 deg adapter for the first airplane. On the second I got the Pan American 90 deg drill and love it! I have not yet run into a situation where I felt I needed a 45.

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Old 03-10-2014, 03:14 PM
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Default 45 or 90

Paul -

I have both and find that I trend toward the 45* whenever I can. Having said that, it's pretty hard not to find those "spots" which require the 90* unit once in a while.

Both of mine are Dotco's - a very high quality drill that has been around for a million years. Got them both off Ebay, gently used, for about thirty cents on the dollar - so I got both of them for about 2/3 the cost of a single new unit. For as little as we use them in relation to the big boys - even a used unit still has a lot of life left.

What I find almost as significant is the length of the stub bits that will be used. I have them all the way from short short (3/8") to longish (3"), and bit length in conjunction with head angle will make most locations accessable. There are lots of sellers on Ebay for new/resharpened bits that can be purchased for very reasonable prices - especially the QC bits and chucks we have discussed in the past.

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Old 03-10-2014, 03:24 PM
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Default Yep ...

... the 90 degree version wins hands-down.
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Old 03-10-2014, 03:56 PM
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To paraphrase Carnac the Magnificent...

"Pneumatic squeezer, 90-degree angle drill, and beer."

"What are three things that aren't absolutely required to build an RV, but make it way easier?"

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Old 03-10-2014, 03:58 PM
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90 deg ... with lots of different length screw in bits .. The Pan American is great value - and you can get different heads for it that are not to expensive ... OR buy second hand Dotco - Ingersol Rand or similar high quality industrial grade ...

Never had a need for 45 on my 6 'no hole' kit ..
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