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1 tip I will give which I'm sure many do, when following the lathe centers for drilling, use a standard twist bit not a brad point. The standard twist bit will follow the lathe center taper where as the brad point only needs a prick punch hole and is cenetered on the pint of the brad point drill. I use a drill press with dowel center and adjust height of table according plug length. I start with a short 5/32" bit, drill both ends the length of bit then use a 6" bit inserted into the hole then chuck the plug, drill then repeat on other end. I either hit the two ends if it's a short plug (5") or on longer just finish w/ 10" aircraft bit. Minimal error. drill on lathe is great providing your lathe has an extention but you still need to drill starter hole then progress to longer. Also change lathe speed 1200-1400rpm. If I known this prior to plugfest, I would've brought the press and did a demo!!
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