Having a problem with handcarves...

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Originally Posted by WoodyCT

Stan Gibbs used screw eyes on his famous 3 hook darters, so maybe yours will be OK provided the wood you used isn't too soft.

I dabbled with hancarves a while back and hit this same hurdle and fell on my face. I bet the type of drill bit is crucial for accuracy. Try one specifically forvdrilling end grain. Fuller and Morris Wood Tool make them.

Bit size for hangers? Does it matter if you will be filling the hole with epoxy putty?
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Probably not on the size, more than how wide a hanger is. I tried making one last week and the thing was kind of huge, lol. I tried doing it by hand with my Knipex roundnose though. I think i need a mounted jig with nails or something to make it smaller.

I use AYC for these and only drill a really small starting hole, not too deep so the devcon 2 ton and threads can seat in well. Maybe I should just stick with that for these. They are only 5.75".