Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
If you’ve ever struggled to drill perfectly straight holes with a hand drill — this DIY drill guide jig is the solution! In this step-by-step woodworking project, I’ll show you how to make a simple but highly effective drill guide, designed especially for Forstner bits but also perfect for standard drill bits.
Built from three layers of 12mm plywood, this modular jig improves accuracy, boosts safety, and ensures clean, straight holes every single time. It’s quick to make, requires only basic tools, and you can even use scrap wood from your workshop.
Whether you’re a DIY beginner, woodworking enthusiast, or a hobbyist with a small workshop, this jig will quickly become one of your favorite shop accessories.
📏 Dimensions and build steps are shown throughout the video, so you can easily follow along and make your own.
If you enjoy quick and practical woodworking projects, don’t forget to subscribe for more DIY tool builds and shop hacks!
My other projects shown in this video:
- This Mitre Saw Hack Changed My Workflow – Easy 20-Minute Jig - youtu.be/QOCGyIq_dbE
- DIY Router Table for Evolution R255TBLX | Small Workshop Upgrade - youtu.be/fn0sldZeArM
- Space-Saving Hack: Router Table + Jigsaw = Scroll Saw Alternative - youtu.be/_FEhfHmKqeM
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#DIYWoodworking #DrillGuide #WoodworkingJig
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If you’ve ever struggled to drill perfectly straight holes with a hand drill — this DIY drill guide jig is the solution! In this step-by-step woodworking project, I’ll show you how to make a simple but highly effective drill guide, designed especially for Forstner bits but also perfect for standard drill bits.
Built from three layers of 12mm plywood, this modular jig improves accuracy, boosts safety, and ensures clean, straight holes every single time. It’s quick to make, requires only basic tools, and you can even use scrap wood from your workshop.
Whether you’re a DIY beginner, woodworking enthusiast, or a hobbyist with a small workshop, this jig will quickly become one of your favorite shop accessories.
📏 Dimensions and build steps are shown throughout the video, so you can easily follow along and make your own.
If you enjoy quick and practical woodworking projects, don’t forget to subscribe for more DIY tool builds and shop hacks!
My other projects shown in this video:
- This Mitre Saw Hack Changed My Workflow – Easy 20-Minute Jig - youtu.be/QOCGyIq_dbE
- DIY Router Table for Evolution R255TBLX | Small Workshop Upgrade - youtu.be/fn0sldZeArM
- Space-Saving Hack: Router Table + Jigsaw = Scroll Saw Alternative - youtu.be/_FEhfHmKqeM
All my tools, woodworking accessories and video making kit is now in one place for you to check out. These are Amazon affiliate links. With a purchase through this link, you get an awesome tool and you will support my channel without spending a penny more. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support!
Link to Amazon is just below! Thanks!
Tools I use and recommend:
amazon.co.uk/shop/casualdiy
Shop on Banggood - banggood.com/custlink/DmKdnShFdO
You can now support my channel via Patreon. If you feel my content adds value for you or its entertaining then help me continue to do so.
Any donations via Patreon are so much appreciated, you can find out more here: patreon.com/casualdiy Thanks!
You can support my channel by dropping some change in the Casual DIY Tip Box. Thanks for your support!
paypal.me/TomaszFranczyk
You can find me on:
Instagram - instagram.com/casualdiy
Twitter - twitter.com/CasualDIY
Facebook - facebook.com/CasualDIY
Etsy - etsy.com/uk/shop/CasualDesignTF
Web page - casualdiy.com
Email - casualdiyuk@gmail.com
#DIYWoodworking #DrillGuide #WoodworkingJig
DISCLAIMER
My videos are for entertaining purposes only, your safety is your responsibility. Please do not follow my actions if you find them unsafe.
