I would always tell my son while he was growing up, “there is a trick to everything”.  A right angle drill attachment is one of those tricks.  There are instances where you are fighting so hard to get into a spot to turn a screw or drill a hole that you really would find a right angle attachment will make your life so much easier.  There are few different types and styles depending what you are looking to do.  Most are a true 90 degree right angle and you will even find some that have a flexible shaft.  You will also find them in a few different sizes for lack of a better term.  Here are a few considerations.

You will find some right angle drill adapters or attachments are quite small.  While your first thought maybe the smaller the better for tight areas, you may want to consider how you will hold on to the attachment to keep it from spinning.  One of my favorites over all is the DeWalt right angle drill attachment part number DWARA120.  It is small enough to get in tight places but has enough of a body to hold on to.  It is built well and will stand up to your impact driver. It is one of the top sellers.  You can find larger and smaller units to suite you application.  There are really so many to choose from.  I always start with what I really want and start working backwards.  I always seem to have expensive taste.  Just do yourself a favor and spend a few minutes to see what is out there to make sure you find something that will do the job for you.

Most of the right angle drill attachments you see are designed to accept bit tips or a magnetic socket which is great if you are using the tool to drive screws and nuts.  If you want to drill consider a right angle chuck attachment that has a standard chuck on it.  As this is typically used for drilling applications, you may want to consider a unit with a side handle especially if you are drilling larger holes or using a hole saw.

As a right angle drill attachment is a “problem solver”, you will note most of the reviews are very positive across the selection.  Most of the time right angle attachments are bought for a specific application, used once or twice and then spend most of their time in the bottom of the tool box.  If you are going to use the adapter on a regular basis, by all means, spend a little more and shop a little more.

Should I just buy a right angle drill?  Well that’s a good question.  Most of the major tool suppliers make corded and cordless right angle drills.  Every plumber and electrician likely has a few on his truck.  Many cabinet makers and installers usually have a dedicated right angle drill.  If you already have a cordless drill, you can likely buy a right angle drill body without any batteries and charger for a reasonable price and then you are set.  Either way a right angle drill attachment is one of those little tools that you may not use often but when you do you will be glad you have it!