About Us

From a need came an idea, from that idea came a powerful solution..!

The Genuine XtraHand® is designed and manufactured by DrillBuddy UK Ltd, a British company dedicated to developing innovative products that solve real-world problems for tradespeople and DIY users.
Founded by inventor Alan Gillett, DrillBuddy UK Ltd develops practical solutions inspired by decades of hands-on experience in the construction industry, recognising everyday problems encountered across multiple trades and transforming them into practical, effective products.

Dust and mess from drilling, cutting & grinding sucks. You know it. We know it.

Most people simply don't know how to avoid it, so it often becomes an afterthought.
Until April 2020, we were all complaining about exactly the same problem.

When you’re drilling, cutting & grinding, It’s difficult to keep dust at bay, and your only alternatives are clumsy or don’t really do the job well enough..!
It’s frustrating, and it can put you in the doghouse with your clients or even worse, your other half.
No one hates a mess more than they do..!

Well, we’ve changed the game.

No more mess from Drilling, Cutting or Grinding!

Dust and mess from drilling, cutting & grinding sucks. You know it. We know it.

Most people simply accept dust and mess as part of the job because they don't realise there's a better way. Until April 2020, we were all facing exactly the same frustration.

Whether you're drilling, cutting or grinding, keeping dust under control is difficult.
Most of the available solutions are clumsy, awkward to use, or simply don't work well enough.
It's frustrating. It creates unnecessary mess, can leave you in the doghouse with your customers, or even worse, your other half, and nobody enjoys cleaning up afterwards.

Well, we’ve changed the game.

Our goal was simple: to create a product that tradespeople and DIY users would attach to their vacuum, use for the first time, and immediately think, "This is f*ing awesome... why didn't I have one of these years ago?" Pardon my French—but that's genuinely the reaction we were aiming for.

Once you've used it, it quickly becomes the first thing you reach for before picking up your drill, multitool or grinder, because you know it'll work effectively every time.

The Genuine XtraHand® has been carefully engineered with an internal structure that cheap imitations simply don't have. That's why they can't match its performance or reliability. As the saying goes, "Buy cheap, buy twice."

The Genuine XtraHand® is designed to be one of the most versatile hands-free extraction tools available. Its open-mouth design improves visibility while making it suitable for drill bits, hole saws, core drills, 5" angle grinders and multitools.

Designed and built in the UK. Trusted by tradespeople around the world.

We are always happy to answer any questions, so please feel free to use the contact us page to get answers to any of the questions you might have, or simply watch our instruction videos “Click here”

The Genuine XtraHand® was never intended to be our only innovation. At DrillBuddy UK Ltd, we continue to identify everyday problems across multiple trades and develop practical products that make work easier, cleaner and more efficient.

As our reputation has grown, companies from a variety of industries have begun approaching us to explore practical challenges and whether innovative thinking can help develop effective solutions.
The genuine XtraHand sucking away the dust and debris from drilling with a 35mm Forstner bit in veneered chipboard

Unrivalled Hands-Free Dust Extraction

  • Hands-free dust extraction for drilling, cutting and grinding.
  • Fits almost any hose-mounted vacuum or shop vac
  • Works with corded and cordless vacuums
  • Sticks to almost any wall surface
  • Works with all drill types
  • Sticks to ceilings
  • Helps reduce dangerous airborne dust.
  • Maximises suction around the drill bit
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