Larry Blanchard wrote:
On Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:24:14 -0600, -MIKE- wrote:


What's wrong with
a hand held drill and a Forstner bit?


Out of curiosity, why a Forstner bit? Don't dog holes go all the way
through?

I've never used a Forstner bit in other than a drill press. Seems I read
somewhere they weren't safe otherwise.


By design using a Forstner bit will give you an indication that the hole
is started perpendicular to the table top. Once started the design of
the bit will aid in keeping it perpendicular.

I use Forstner bits in a hand held drill frequently. I've never had a
problem... although you have to keep a tight grip on the drill when
using the larger bits.

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Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA