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Old 12-18-2006, 11:05 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by numbskull View Post
Drill press. Line up a pointed center (by plumb bob or long drill/rod) directly beneath your chuck center. A dowel center or nail through a board wil do. Drill in from each end with a regular length drill, connect with a long bit in a hand drill. Regular point bits do better in end grain than brad points. Withdraw the drill to clear the chips every 1/2 inch or so.
George, i understand for a straight thru, but how do you drill an off center on a press?

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