Hey Nightfighter

[t_man7]

Originally Posted by pbadad

Tommy looks nice. Mahogany is grainy but i use often for needles.
I do thru drill first on lathe b/4 turning. I did do that method girst for years w/o lathe on drill press. Set a center point on press table then adjust height and used a couple bits to accomplish thru hole. Lathe does make it easier because of the infinite feed length
The drill press limits feed pending on drill press model. Table tops have limited feed compared to.floor models.
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I do both methods, I prefer neither. I have a drawer slide EastEndLou jig that makes it a breeze, but doesn’t work well with plugs over about 9”. I have been looking at a drill doctor for sharpening, have you used one?

[afterhours]

Originally Posted by t_man7

I have a drawer slide EastEndLou jig that makes it a breeze, but doesn’t work well with plugs over about 9”.

Use an 8" bit and drill from each end and meet in the middle.