On Sun, 25 Sep 2005 18:03:59 GMT, igor wrote:

I want to cut a 1/8" deep, 3/4" wide (long) groove around a 3/4" dowel. I
have a TS and a BS, as well as a basic set of chisels, but not a lathe. I
am looking for advice for an effective AND safe way to do this. TIA. --
Igor


Centered 1/4" hanger bolt used as a a center, chuck it in your DP
(slow speed here in case off-center), file rasp or even a carefully
wielded chisel or knife.

I've done it with 1/2" that I could chuck directly, so you just need
a center.

Regards.