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Drill Bit Alligner (for high strength Shafts)
Keep every hole true even when you only have a hand drill. The Alligner cradles high strength shafts so you can drill perfectly straight without a mill. Just slide it on, line up the mark, and trust the guide to hold everything square.
Works best with high strength shafts, a 2" C-Channel mounting surface, and a drill bit longer than 1" so the guide never interferes with your cut.
Hand drill + perfect holes
No drill press? No problem. Clamp the Alligner to a 2 C-Channel and drive the bit straight down—the guide keeps the shaft from spinning and preserves strength.
Reminder:
This is a shop aid only. Do not put it on your robot during inspection or matches.
How to use it
- Use a marker to place a single dot exactly where you want the hole.
- Loosely mount the Alligner onto a 2" C-Channel so the shaft can still slide through the guide.
- Slide the high strength shaft in and center your dot inside the Alligner window.
- Tighten the screws all the way so the guide locks square to the channel.
- Using a hand drill with a bit longer than 1", drill straight in—keep the drill vertical for a perfect hole.
Each Alligner is good for roughly 10 holes before it loosens up—grab a pack that matches your build schedule.
Choose a pack
$5.00
3 Alligners · Starter set for critical repairs or a single robot build
Price shown is before shipping. Need more? Add multiple packs to build your stock.
Build rules reminder
The Drill Bit Alligner is strictly a fabrication helper. It cannot be mounted on any competition robot—keep it in the pit and remove it before inspection.