{"product_id":"woodpeckers-aldg-21-auto-line-drill-guide","title":"Woodpeckers ALDG-21 Auto-Line Drill Guide","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentered Drilling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Woodpeckers Auto-Line Drill Guide is built to help you put holes where you want them. The layout window and centering pin setup make it easier to line up marks and repeat accurate drilling on flat stock and edge work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Fence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe fence can reverse to expand capacity and extend under the base for narrower settings. That gives you more control when you are working on different board widths without cobbling together a jig.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/chuck-type.svg\" alt=\"chuck-type\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-Release Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA standard quick-release fitting speeds up drill changes and keeps the guide practical on the bench. Less fiddling means more time drilling, especially when you are moving between layouts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWoodpeckers ALDG-21 Auto-Line Drill Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e is a portable drill guide for woodworkers who need straighter, more repeatable holes without dedicating shop space to a full drill press. This is a \u003cstrong\u003edrill guide\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003eaccurate handheld drilling in wood and sheet goods\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eALDG-21\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you do cabinet work, furniture parts, shop fixtures, or clean joinery layouts, this tool matters because it helps turn a handheld drill into a more controlled drilling setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat stands out right away is the way this guide is built around layout accuracy. The base opening gives you a direct view of the drilling area, and the centering pin system shown in the product images helps register the guide to your mark instead of making you guess at bit position. That matters when you are drilling repeat holes in panels, locating hardware, or boring centered holes in narrower stock where being off even a little shows up fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe adjustable fence is not just there for convenience. It changes how useful this tool is on real projects. The fence can reverse to increase reach on wider material, and it can also extend under the base for tighter setups on narrower boards. In plain terms, that means the same guide can work on a broad panel on one job and then move to edge drilling on a smaller part on the next without needing separate fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Woodpeckers ALDG-21 Auto-Line Drill Guide also looks like it was designed by people who actually use bench tools. The column and spring-guided plunge setup give the drill a more controlled straight-line movement, while the tapered column detail and solid machined body suggest a focus on minimizing slop. That is the whole game with a drill guide. If the mechanism is loose, hole accuracy goes with it. This one is clearly aimed at users who care about alignment, repeatability, and clean results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnother practical detail is the standard quick-release fitting at the top of the guide. That makes the system easier to pair with a handheld drill and simplifies setup compared to makeshift clamping arrangements. The integrated centering pin storage is also the kind of small feature that matters more than it sounds on the bench. When the pins have a place to live on the tool, you are a lot less likely to misplace them between setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn the job or in the shop, this is best suited to woodworking, cabinetry, furniture building, and careful layout work where a clean, straight hole is more important than brute speed. It is a good fit for serious DIY users too, especially if they want drill-press-style control but do not have room for another stationary machine. If you mostly rough-drill construction lumber, this is probably more precision than you need. If you care about centered holes, repeatable hole placement, and cleaner drilling on finished parts, it makes a lot more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDial In Accurate Hole Placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/50180882432294_b50bc11b6255.jpg\" alt=\"Woodpeckers ALDG-21 Auto-Line Drill Guide aligned on a plywood panel for accurate hole drilling at a workbench\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eWhen you are drilling into sheet goods or finished panels, layout visibility matters. The base window and centering setup help you position the guide directly over your mark so you spend less time creeping up on the right location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOpen base area helps you see the drilling location clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned to improve repeatability over freehand drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdjust to Narrow or Wide Stock\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/50180882432294_47ed5238513e.jpg\" alt=\"Woodpeckers ALDG-21 Auto-Line Drill Guide drilling a narrow wood board with the fence extended under the base on a woodworking bench\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe fence setup is what makes this guide useful across more than one kind of project. Instead of being locked into one board size, you can shift the fence position to support narrow workpieces and edge drilling more confidently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFence extends under the base for tighter settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBetter control when drilling smaller parts and edge locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Fast Bench Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/50180882432294_c1efcfab3c28.jpg\" alt=\"Woodpeckers ALDG-21 Auto-Line Drill Guide showing standard quick-release fitting, tapered column, and centering pin storage on a clean background\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis guide is loaded with small design choices that make it easier to live with on the bench. A standard quick-release fitting speeds drill connection, while onboard centering pin storage keeps key setup parts with the tool instead of loose in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eStandard quick-release fitting for drill connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIntegrated storage points for centering pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eWoodpeckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDrill Guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eModel Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eALDG-21\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eDrill Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eStandard quick-release fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFence Configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eReversible and adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eNarrow-Stock Setup\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eFence extends under base\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eCentering Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCentering pin system with onboard storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eGuide Design\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSpring-guided plunge with tapered column detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinet Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFurniture Building\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eJoinery Layout\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eSheet Goods Drilling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEdge Drilling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eShop Fixtures\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eUse the centering pin to register the guide to your layout mark before you swap in the drill bit. It is a simple step, but it speeds up repeat setups and cuts down on the little alignment errors that show up when you go straight to the bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhy the Woodpeckers ALDG-21 Auto-Line Drill Guide earns bench space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of tool that makes sense the minute you are tired of guessing with a handheld drill and fixing holes that wandered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodworkers, cabinet guys, furniture builders, and serious DIY users who want straighter, more repeatable drilling without stepping up to a full drill press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The adjustable fence, centering pin setup, and quick-release drill connection make it more than a basic portable guide. It is built for layout work, not just holding a drill vaguely upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a precision-minded accessory. If your work is rough framing or general construction drilling, it may be more tool than you need. If accuracy is the whole point, that is exactly why you buy it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of tool is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a drill guide designed to improve the accuracy and repeatability of handheld drilling in woodworking applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan the fence be adjusted for different stock sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The product images show a reversible fence for expanded capacity and a setup where the fence extends under the base for narrower work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it use a quick-release drill connection?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The product images identify a standard quick-release fitting on the guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs there storage for setup pins on the tool?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The product images show onboard centering pin storage built into the guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Woodpeckers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50180882432294,"sku":"ALDG-21","price":309.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/aldg-21.jpg?v=1778079524","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/woodpeckers-aldg-21-auto-line-drill-guide","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}