In article . net,
"Lyndell Thompson" wrote:

I saw David Hout on the DIY channel make a pair of earrngs, and he used a
cordless drill in reverse to drill the hole with what he called a standard
drill bit. I am not sure I understand all this but I watched him do it on tv
without splitting the tiny earring. IIRC they were made of Padauk. Hope this
helps.

Hmmmm. Reverse direction... wouldn't have ever thought of that one.

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Owen Lowe

Northwest Woodturners
Pacific Northwest Woodturning Guild
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Tips fer Turnin': Place a sign, easily seen as you switch on your lathe, warning you to remove any and all rings from your fingers. Called degloving, extended hardware can grab your ring and rip it off your finger. A pic for the strong of stomach: www.itim.nsw.gov.au/go/objectid/2A3AC703-1321-1C29-70B067DC88E16BFC/index.cfm

Besides, rings can easily mar the surface of a turning as you check for finished smoothness.