"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
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Marc,

What do you do, if anything, regarding the previously referred to
[potential] problem of....the drill's reaction force of ~50 lbs ?

Evan suggested a tether. Thoughts ?

Also, since a much less expensive AC drill can be had with similar
capabilities, why did you think the DC unit worth the difference,
especially since the batteries must be recharged anyway ?

I would definitely consider a length of cable shackled to a pad eye. When
my heavy duty drill grabs it is impossible to hold on. It could break your
arm.

The battery operated drill will be a little more mobile but mainly you don't
have a cable carrying 120VAC laying around the cockpit.

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