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Plug Building - Got Wood? Got Plug?

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Old 02-26-2011, 08:30 AM   #1
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I start my through hole on the lathe and finish with the hand drill, just like you would on a round blank. If you mark your centers the holes should line up. I don't usually use grommets on hand carves but there are some smaller belly grommets available.
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Old 02-26-2011, 08:39 AM   #2
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I start my through hole on the lathe and finish with the hand drill, just like you would on a round blank. If you mark your centers the holes should line up. I don't usually use grommets on hand carves but there are some smaller belly grommets available.
I can't do that Benny on these. The wood is a thin rectangle and I have to cut the shape out first. I use a template to draw the basic design.

I may need to shorten the lip slot a hair and try to drill a more straight line to center instead of trying to pass over the lip at an angle. This is tougher than doing a swimmer, lol.

I don't want to use a grommet, I just wasn't sure what bit is right for a hook hanger. Never made one before. Gonna make a little jig to bend some wire cut-off's I have.
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