"Mike" wrote in message
om...

Maybe I'm missing something here but why the insistence on using a
Forstner bit on a through hole?

Insistence? I'm open to all kinds of suggestions. I just happened to have
Forstner bit and was familiar with its high quality cuts using a drill
press. Auger bit was suggested several times and its a good idea. I
happened to find a 3/4" brad drill bit and decided to use that.

Bob