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  1. S

    Cutting larger holes with a hole saw

    I need some advice on using hole saw to cut 3 and 4 inch holes in 3/4" hardwood. Can I effectively use a whole saw that size with a hand held 3/8 ths drill. I read that you need to keep the rpms down a bit and try not to force your way through the wood. I don't want to spend $50 or more for...
  2. T

    Router jig for cutting bench dog holes?

    Afternoon all, I remember reading an article/watching a video where a guy used a jig of some sort with a router, to get "dead-on spacing/accuracy" for these but for the life of me, cannot seem to remember where or who did it? Anyone here have any experience with such a thing? I am planing to...
  3. merrill77

    holdfast in square vs round holes - unscientific test

    My Gramercy holdfasts from Tools For Working Wood arrived yesterday. I had already build a tiny workbench surface for testing. It is 2 7/8" thick with a round hole and two square holes. One of the square holes is 45deg to the other - I am curious if the angle has any effect on holding power on...
  4. mkepke

    Any good reason not to drill utility holes in joist blocking ?

    I can't think of any. This is in my house built beam on (lots of) piers. The floor is stick-framed (vs I-joist or truss) with solid blocking between the joists where the joists sit on the main beam. I intend to drill holes through the blocking to pass new electrical and/or plumbing runs...
  5. merrill77

    holdfast in square vs round holes - help me test?

    A while back I asked about using a holdfast in square holes, since I've seen varying reports. I asked Gramercy, and they said square holes won't work but one or two people here said they work fine. Someone also suggested testing it myself. I initially dismissed that suggestion, but I'd like to...
  6. drw

    Plugging Screw Holes?

    I am working on a wall-hung cabinet for my shop. Although the work has been slow, for the most part I am happy with the results. That said, one of the cabinet doors is very slightly off, I have tried to ignore it, but it is the first thing I see every time I walk into the shop. In order to fix...
  7. merrill77

    next holdfast question - square holes?

    Another newbie holdfast question... My searches have turned up a few people saying "holdfasts will not work in a square hole" but few of those appear to have actually tried it. Roughly an equal number saying "they work fine for me in square holes". Nothing either way too definitive. Christopher...
  8. L

    Filling knot holes in knotty pine

    Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to use to fill holes in knotty pine? I can pick around and sellect areas of the boards that don't have the holes but thought if I could find something that would fill the holes and look nice I would do that. Waste not want not you know? I am looking...
  9. Northumrian Small Pipe Chanter, drilling finger holes

    Northumrian Small Pipe Chanter, drilling finger holes

    Finger holes marked with dial caliper, drilling with brad-point bit. Backing inserted in bore is bamboo skewer wrapped in paper to a snug but sliding fit to prevent breakout.
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  10. michaelgarner

    3/4in holes for benchdogs

    Whats the best way to drill holes for 3/4in bench dogs? Whats the best method? (Drill bit, Fostner bit, or router with 3/4in plung router) Whats the best time to drill them? Spacing? Thanks friends!
  11. L

    Fill Holes or Not?

    What does everyone do with small holes in a bowl/box that was turned from a burl? Do you leave it? Fill it with epoxy? Or is each turning different so there is no right or wrong? Thanks. Jeff
  12. Shamrock

    Return of Roubo.....Holes-Holes-and more Holes

    Hey Folks-it's been awhile so a quick summary of where we were. All the pieces, including the top, had been laminated together and the top was flattened at Woodguy1975's shop using his fabulous belt sander. Now I knew this might sit awhile so I left the legs and stretchers a little "over" their...
  13. J

    Critter holes in cherry.....

    Hey all, I've got some bug holes in a bunch of cherry that I acquired, and I'd like some opinions from you folks. I'll go a little bit more into the wood so that you know the history. The wood was cut from atree on a family farm near Kannapolis about 35 years ago, and air dried in a barn...
    • JimmyC
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    • cherry critter holes
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Wood
  14. S

    Knot holes

    Im looking for a clear epoxy knot hole filler. I want to be able to fill the knot holes flush and then apply a varnish on top. I want to be able to see all the knots and imperfections so i do need to keep it clear but i need to color the first layer so you cant tell it is a veneer (1/4 ")...
  15. cskipper

    Cutting holes in perfectly good wood again

    I just can't seem to resist cutting holes in perfectly good wood :lol: Here is this weekend's project. It took about 8 hours to prepare and cut, then find the Curly Maple, gluing it and applying 2 coates of shellac. It is about 8"x11". It's a present for son and DIL - there are two, but it...
  16. gator

    Left Hand Holes?

    I do know that for multiple head drilling/boring that there is a use for left-handed drill bits. But, I just received today the new Harbor Freight sales flyer and in it they are offering Left-Handed Drill Bit Sets. When would one use a left-handed drill bit other than multiple head boring...
  17. T

    Worm holes in rough sawn oak, what to do?

    Last August had a lot of fun slabbing oak into lumber. It has been a year now and I am looking at bringing it into my basement to further season. I noticed that there are small worm holes on the edges of some of the boards but not really on the board faces. This leads me to several questions...
    • Travis
    • Thread
    • holes oak rough sawn worm
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Wood
  18. T

    Assistance with Bench Dog holes??

    Evening, I finally decided I need to put these in my bench., seems the more I do, it would really come in handy... Could use some guidance/suggestions on: How many How far apart, in from each end, in from the edges Size of holes, suggestioins on what you have found works best. Also...
  19. ebarr

    Advice on 3" holes in 3/4 plywood

    What would be your advise on drilling 3" holes in 3/4 in plywood. Forstner bit or Hole saw. Keeping in mind that this may end up being quite a few holes. Let me explain... I am orignally from southern Indiana. Growing up we played a game called "Washers", this is very similar to Horseshoes...
  20. J

    1/4'' holes for adj. shelves jig

    Has anyone purchase any jigs for drilling 1/4'' for shelves. Using a plunge router 1 or 2 inches spacing. Thanks Dwight

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