"John R. Carroll" wrote:

Why not cut a small thread relief and start your cut from the chuck and move
in the +Z direction?
Just flip your tool over and run the spindle in reverse.

I know what you are saying but I'm using this:

http://www.drillspot.com/products/10...ost_holder?s=1

One of these days I'm going to try your way though. Actually if I had to make a lot of
these things I'd give up on my way, grind a HSS bit and use your way. I only have to make
three more now.

Thanks,

Wes