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INTRODUCING

tRUEDRILL

Drill straight, centered screw lines on AWR panels. Fast and repeatable.

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IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU BEGIN, CHECK THE DEVICE IS SQUARE USING A TRADITIONAL FRAMING SQUARE

INSTALLATION GUIDE

What’s in the Box

  • TrueDrill™ jig assembly: top alignment rail, profile-matching shoes, end fence/squaring leg.

  • Factory-installed carbide hole locators (color-coded GREEN and WHITE).

  • Replacement carbide threaded hole guides.​​

pURPOSE:

TrueDrill™ helps installers drill perfectly level, on-center screw lines across the width of an AWR panel—fast and repeatable. It:

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  • Aligns to your pre-marked lap reference using the sight hole on the top rail.

  • Matches the sheet profile so holes land in the center of each low without re-marking.

  • Uses fixed carbide hole locators to keep the drill perpendicular and prevent bit creep or breakage (single sheets or bundles).

  • Doubles as a rigid straight-edge guide, allowing accurate line transfer into corrugation lows for cutting, shearing, or layout.

Setup & Alignment

  1. Pre-mark the lap reference at girt/purlin locations.

  2. Place TrueDrill™ so profile shoes fully nest in panel lows.

  3. Align the sight hole over the lap reference mark.

  4. Square the jig using the end fence/leg and check the rail is parallel to panel ribs.

  5. Clamp near the sight hole; add a second clamp at the opposite end if needed.

QUICK REFERENCE

  • Base & Eave Rows: drill GREEN + WHITE locators.

  • Intermediate Rows: drill GREEN locators only.

  • Bit size: 1/8" metal drill bit.

  • Clamping: at least one clamp near the sight hole.

  • Marking Mode: use the rail as a straight-edge to trace layout lines into corrugation lows.

Required tools (not included): 

  • 1/8" metal drill bit

  • cordless drill

  • vise-grip clamps with pads

  • marker

  • PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection).

Jig Anatomy

  • Top Alignment Rail (green): carries the sight hole for lap reference alignment.

  • Profile-Matching Shoes (white): nest into the panel corrugation, keeping the jig level.

  • Carbide Hole Locators: precision bushings that guide a 1/8" bit straight (GREEN & WHITE sets).

  • End Fence/Squaring Leg: squares the jig to the panel edge (where applicable).

  • Clamp Points: located near the sight hole on the lapping edge.

Safety & Best Practices

  • Always wear eye, hand, and hearing protection.

  • Support and secure sheet bundles before drilling or marking.

  • Clamp the jig to the bundle before drilling.

  • Use sharp drill bits; replace if dull or discolored.

  • Do not drill directly through the jig.

Tool Disclaimer

This tool is provided for informational and operational support purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional judgment, training, or safety protocols. Users must ensure that all work complies with applicable safety standards, building codes, and manufacturer guidelines.

Liability Disclaimer

Canadian Metal Buildings provides this tool “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. By using this tool, the builder acknowledges and agrees that they are solely responsible for the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of the drill (while on-site), including but not limited to installation, calibration, inspection, safe handling, and ongoing care. Canadian Metal Buildings assumes no liability for any damages, injuries, losses, or claims arising from the use, misuse, or reliance upon this tool or the equipment referenced therein.

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