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Old 03-10-2014, 04:46 PM
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Default 45 or 90

I picked up a Desoutter 90 deg. drill while working in the UK 30 years ago. It has colletts for 3/32: 1/8th: and 3/16 in.
Two months ago I bought another 90 deg. Desoutter new from an estate sale for $30NZ.- not because to other was worn out but this allowed two different sizes to be available with out changing.
The very small head size compared to adapters that other use, makes this British product the best I have used.
The 90 degree type with a short drill makes the accurate drilling out of rivets very easy as you can roll the head to get a good centre, while supporting the drill body close to where you are drilling. These will do anything that a 45 and pistol models can do.
Look on UK Ebay for one- that's where they are made.
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Old 03-10-2014, 05:04 PM
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I have a 90 and use it every once in a while. I have never seen a 45 and did not know that one was available till you asked about it and I Googled it.

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Old 03-10-2014, 05:19 PM
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Never used a 45. I like my 90 drill adapter though. I get to use it with the drill I like. 90 seems like a natural orientation to keep things squared up. Although, come to think of it, the 45 "may" be a bit better for the Horizontal stab SB if that's what you're thinkin.


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Old 03-13-2014, 07:02 PM
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I have a Dotco 90, and love it It has saved me several times. With a short bit, you can get into really tight spots and get a perfect hole. Expensive, but worth it.
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Old 03-14-2014, 07:05 AM
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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.
Tell Louise you want a Jiffy modular:

http://jiffyairtool.com/site/wp-cont...12/catalog.pdf

But don't tell her it was my idea
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Old 03-14-2014, 07:13 AM
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And...a 45 is a bit awkward. It's easier to drill out fasteners with a 90 as you can more easily see the correct angle. I've seen (and probably done so myself) people really booger up a hole with a 45.
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Old 03-14-2014, 09:03 AM
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Thanks for all the replies guys. This just goes to prove the old adage about wisdom coming from experience - and if you don't have your own experience, get the wisdom from someone else's experience! I could see the potential pluses and minuses to a 45, but having not played with one, just wanted to probe the collective. I'd love to have the modular system there Dan - maybe I'll have to write something about angle drills and then I can write it off....
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