I've not encountered that problem with mine.

I couldn't recall to what extent I'd moved the thing around just holding onto the drill (thus far, I've used it exclusively with Centrotec drills)... so I've just tried it out and I cannot pull the drill from the drive shank without releasing the chuck sleeve, however hard I pull or jerk it, even holding the guide down with the other hand.

Has, perhaps, your Centrotec chuck become a little worn and  looser? They work on, essentially, the the same principle that's used on racing car steering wheels and I've had one of those become sloppy over time (but replaced before it became a danger!).

What could well be a problem (when, for example. climbing down a ladder and just holding the drill) is that the carriage might slide up and knock the protecting caps off of the rods and let the rest of the guide drop. I've not yet used it in a situation where that would be a risk, but I do have a couple of extra collar-stops to fix above the carriage to stop that.

(In the interests of balance, I've been very pleased with mine!)
:-)

Hi,

Thanks for the feedback.

I used a brand new TDC 18/4 with it. So I would rule out wear on of the centrotec.

When I connect the drill I hear the positive click (it sounds like its locked), then pulling ion the dril with a bit of force (and I am by no means Hercules) I pull the drill of.

When i came down the lader, I just had the drill in my hand and moving my arm forward, the guide basically flew off (on the ground).

I can try it with CXS to see if thats any better. Will make some pics tomorrow, maybe can shoot a video.

Extremely frustrating.

Drilling itself is good, was happy with it (working on the roof need to drill some straight holes, so that maybe not the normal use-case).

<< Extremely frustrating.>>

Indeed, I can imagine... did the drill guide stand itself survive the fall?

I last used mine for some angled drilling over a year ago. I just checked and do not have this problem with my T15 and Centrotec chuck. I had never used the T15 with the UJK guide, I always used my Milwaukee with the 1/4" hex drive for quick connect/disconnect.

Since I have not used it in over a year I will am considering selling it. It's just collecting dust. For what I do one of my DPs does the job and if not I can use other drill guides I already have.