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John Emmons
 
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Default Drilling vs reaming

Why do holes made by normal twist bits almost always end up being out of
round? Even with my drill press.

A reamer cleans them up but what causes the problem in the first place? And
is there anything I can do to minimise it?

Thanks.


John E.

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