A drill stand, also called a portable drill guide, is a device that lets a handheld drill work the way a benchtop drill press does, controlling how the drill bit feeds into the workpiece so holes come out perpendicular to the surface. Stands range from simple hobbyist versions with some play in the mechanism to industrial models with a magnetic base for drilling into steel, and some clamp straight onto the workpiece, using traditional Euro-style clamps for corded drills or newer mounts built for cordless ones. Lightweight and mobile, with some models offering an adjustable angle, they bring a stationary drill press a measure of precision to hobbyist and professional woodworking and metalworking shops alike.
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