Drill guide for 2020 nut 6 (6mm groove) V-Slots, 3-6mm holes

A drill guide for drilling straight and in the middle of the groove on a 2020 v-slot extrusion. 3, 4, 5 and 6 mm holes.
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Drill guide for 2020 nut 6 (6mm groove) V-Slots

A simple fixture for drilling straight and in the center of the groove. Useful for drilling through the aluminum extrusion when you would for example want to bolt two extrusions together.

  • Aligns the drill 90 degrees to the extrusion
  • Four drill dimensions: 3, 4, 5 and 6 mm
  • Indicators that show each drill position on the outside. This is so you can mark the desired position of the hole and ensure you drill where you want.
  • Optionally you can use T-nuts to secure the guide while drilling.
    • Loosely attach two M4 T-nuts using M4 screws. See image 
    • Slide the guide on the extrusion with the T-nuts inside the groove
    • Align with your desired drilling position with the drill guide for the desired drill dimension.
    • Secure the drill guide by tightening the nuts.
    • Drill your hole.
    • Loosen the T-nuts.
    • Remove or repeat 

 

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