Locking a Drill/Sander in "On" Position

[Flute Maker]

I have one of the WoodTurners Wonders blue Angle drill.I used it today for the first time.It works really good.I wish I could put it in on postion so I wouldnt have to squeeze it all the time.It would be easier on my hands. (Arthritis )I could put a tie wrap around the trigger to the desired speed and plug it into an outlet controlled by a switch. Any other ideas??? I wish there would be something I am missing made into it.

Angle Drill

IN STOCK! We searched high and low for a good quality 55-degree angle drill at a reasonable price. We all know there are some out there for over $125 that are decent, but that price is just too high. These drills, used for sanding, take a lot of abuse (because of sanding dust). The cheaper red...

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[Bas]

You could put a breeze clamp around the trigger to keep it on all the time, then control it using a foot switch like this one

 

[mdbuntyn]

I was going to make the same suggestion as Bas

 

[Flute Maker]

I have one of those foot controls. It quit working ...not sure why but Ill check it out...maybe something simple...Thanks

 

[bob vaughan]

The foot switch is going to be the best and easiest solution. The way those drills are made, there's no easy way to lock the mechanism in the on position. They are fairly similar in looks and design to the Sioux drills but not quite the identical.