The Forster #31 Drill Bushing (brand part no. UF1000-026) is a precision guide bushing sized to the #31 drill bit, used to keep a drill from wandering off-center when starting a hole in a firearm part. Forster Products machines the bushing’s inner bore to match the #31 bit closely enough that the bit stays on-axis through the full depth of the cut, which matters when a hole needs to land precisely on a sight, pin, or small fitting. It’s a fixture accessory rather than a standalone tool, meant to be used with a drill press or jig setup already in place. Stock it with the rest of our gunsmithing tools and gunsmith supplies for precision drilling work.

Key Specifications

• #31 Drill Bit Sizing Bore matched specifically to the #31 bit for a snug, wander-free fit.
• Guide Bushing Function Keeps the bit on-axis through the cut rather than letting it walk off-center.
• Fixture Accessory Meant to be used within an existing jig or fixture setup rather than as a standalone tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the risk of drilling without a guide bushing? Without one, a bit can walk on the initial contact with the part, leading to an off-center or angled hole that’s difficult to correct.

Is this bushing sized for a specific jig brand? It’s sized to the #31 bit itself and fits standard bushing-style jig setups built around that sizing convention.

Buy the Forster #31 Drill Bushing

Precise hole placement depends on the bit staying exactly where it starts. Order the Forster #31 Drill Bushing from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your bench.