dpb wrote:
Bill wrote:
I am looking for a 5/16 drill bit, probably a brad point (it needs to
drill, with very little wander, through end grain of tamarind and ash),
with about 6" of flute (likely about 8" OAL) to let me insert a piece of
O-1 rod through a handle and into a rolling pin for reinforcement.

My first thought is to use bradpoint of Forstner to start and then that
for guide for deeper w/ twist or augur.....

I think that would work also. If you'd prefer a brad point, googling
for 'extra long brad point drill" produced
http://www.brandsonsale.com/ht-001340.html
and
http://cgi.ebay.com/7-PC-EXTRA-LONG-...QQcmdZViewItem
and my memory produced
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...s/drlbrad.html
Sounds like a nice rolling pin - can you post a picture when you're
done and you get your camera fixed?
Good luck,
Andy