The wood is black palm. Stringy and not very even. I need to bore a hole in a 1/2″ dowel right throgh the center. This is what i was thinking. Start with drilling a 2″ deep hole on the drill press to establish the direction parallel with the main axis. Then use a home made “D” bit made out of 1/8″ drill rod (http://www.geocities.com/Paris/5701/smallpipes/tools.htm). The questions i have are as follows. Would one do this on the lathe and have the wood turning? Would you do it on the drill pess, or just chuck the “D” bit into a drill and go to town? or just turn it by hand? What do you all think?
dee
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I would make it in two pieces, form the hole by routing slots in each half, then glue it together.
I thought of that but unfortunately that is not option ;-) do not ask why. I have to drill the hole that is part of the challenge.dee
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I have done it on a lathe, while making a lamp. You buy a special drill bit that has a handle on the end and you have the lathe turning while you insert the bit through the hollow tailstock. Naturally you need a hollow tailstock center.
If you do not mind, where did you buy the bit?dee
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I can't remember. Sears?--before they got rid of most of their hardware or local tool dealer. I went downstairs and right now I can't even find it. Sorry.
Thanksdee
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Dee--
I was cleaning shop this afternoon and found drill bit package.
Craftsman 966058
Black Oxide 1/8" Drill Bit.
Marion
I have bored 1/8" holes for indian pipe stem. I chucked up wood and drilled using a vise grip to hold 1/8" drill rod. The drill drifted. I then mounted the piece with drilled hole between centers and straighten things up. I have found the palm that I've tried to drill spilts very easy. Good luck.
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