Drilling a 13.5mm hole into end grain.

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Thanks again Peter.
Bunnings this morning because I couldn't wait for the ebay Chinese connection.
Irwin Speedbor set up and a wooden chock to prevent the 'keep going' aspect.
Like a knife 'falling' through butter like it's not there.
Now to set up a vacuum to clear the chock and I am off and running.
Saving a good 10 seconds ( and a lot of pushing ) per bore which can go towards
my 100T saw's slower than anticipated cutting.

[Robson Valley]

I drill dowel holes in the handles of elbow adzes for strength.
No more than may 10 centimeters.
No, a pilot hole just allows for wobble with the final 3/8" diameter peg hole.
Wrecked a few of the last 10 handles I made.

I unbolt my drill press and turn it around.
Then turn the head around so it hangs over the edge of the bench.
I use an 18" x 3/8" "installers bit" or a 12" x 3/8" "aircraft bit" for the hole.
Takes far longer to get the wood aligned in the machine vise that the hole.
I have to pull up the bit about every 2-3 cm as it packs with shavings and burns.

[elanjacobs]

You could probably drop down to a 60 or 72 tooth saw with little difference in cut quality

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You could probably drop down to a 60 or 72 tooth saw with little difference in cut quality

I like the finished cut of the 100T but a bit of a speed up with a 72T wouldn't go astray.

[handyrn]

Why not use a Forstner bit. They do well into end grain and you can use an extender. If you have a lathe it is easy. if the throat of your drill press is too short then move the table away and mount the piece in a holder so the the table isn't necessary. I use this method to drill into pieces when the throat is too short.

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Thank you for your input handryn.
Speed is of the essence with my process so my current setup simply involves
my grabbing a piece of wood and pushing it along a guide onto a fixed drill.
Very quick ( now ). Any extra processes would add to much time per piece.

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Hi guys. Hope you are all well.
An Irwin tri-flute Speedbor had solved my grunt problem until I tried out a
WoodOwl 09705 7-1/2" x 1/2" Tri Cut Ultra Smooth Auger Boring Bit.
I have now officially entered the hot knife through butter zone.
It truly is like the timber is not there any more.
Thanks for all the help good people.

[woodPixel]

Good choice. People rave about them.

Read the reviews here!: https://www.amazon.com/WoodOwl-09719.../dp/B0009OAJUI

[cardy]

That's why I prefer a floor mount pedestal drill, rather than a bench mount