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04-07-2007, 10:30 AM
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Great White Scup Hunter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In the Corner...
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I agree with Rockfish........ You MUST have everything lined up and use a dowel center. I also start with a short bit to get the holes started exactly straight then use a longer bit to drill the rest,,,,, A brad point bit with the spurs ground off has been a good improvement also,,,, Do not rush or force the bit or it will drift the hole away from Center,,,,
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04-07-2007, 10:37 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,126
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I think the thickness of the bit matters a lot when you are having wandering troubles and starting out perfectly in line will help tremendously. I have the best luck with a 5/32" bit. An 1/8" bit is good for shorter plugs but tends to wander on a longer plug. The beginning first 1/2" to 1" have to be dead nuts, everybody does it the way they are most comfortable with. I use a lathe and have no problem, I can also get by with a hand drill once the ends are started on the lathe.
the advice you got so far from others is what you need to know. Start with short bit , then go to a long one and see if that helps.
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04-07-2007, 03:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Southern Connecticut
Posts: 194
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Dont forget the importance of SHARP drill bits. A dull bit will wander for sure. Try not to keep them in a drawer rolling into one another.
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04-07-2007, 04:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Wakefield, RI
Posts: 298
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I've had almost no problems since I got a drill sharpener that's capable of splitting the point. Oh, and I drill them on the lathe, 50-50. I'm using maple for most plugs, some AYC for poppers. The maple is the most challenging for drilling.
FWIW, I drill the blank first. Then I center it around the hole cuz the hole is always off at least a little bit.
I found that the drill tends to try to wander less at about 1500 rpm compared with 500 rpm.
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04-07-2007, 06:16 PM
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Registered Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: east coast
Posts: 8,592
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All excellent methods and advice.
Every problem i've had was from getting antsy or forcing. Letting the drill do the work and taking your time will help.
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04-07-2007, 10:12 PM
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Ruled only by the tide
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Truro
Posts: 801
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I'm using mostly maple and oak stock that a friend gets me from a furniture manufacturer. It's not the best wood, but it's cheap (i.e., free) 
I wasn't able to get on the lathe this weekend, but will try the great advice out next weekend. Thanks to all for their comments! |
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