"T i m" wrote in message
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On Sat, 15 May 2004 20:10:39 GMT, "Cicero"
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"T i m" wrote in message
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Hi folks,

I'm trying to make a special drill for drilling out the stump of a 9"
sq wooden gate post but want to leave the surrounding concrete intact.


Have you considered a wood auger bit? They come in quite large sizes but
even the large sizes have a small shank (about 9mm).

Yes I have .. but I was hoping for something fast and these need
cranking with a hand brace don't they Cic?

The expensive drill set you describe is probably a set of blacksmith's
drills and they're very expensive.

They might if been .. as I said they were about 39 quid (for a set of
maybe 7?) and I was going to get them for getting the bulk of material
out when boring something on the lathe (press tools etc)?

All the best ..


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Wood augers can be used in power drills so you don't need to worry too much
about the hard labour aspect!

Another possibility would be to use a flat wood bit for which you can buy a
300mm extension bar. Look at www.screwfix.co.uk Look in drill bits / wood
drills - item no. 16769. This item is cheap and and together with the length
of a flat bit would probably go all the way for you - provided that you
don't lose the bit somewhere in the hole!

Cic.
T i m