[TheForge] Fw: drilling angles

[David E. Smucker]

If you have a end mill you can use that to spot a starting face.  A 3/8 will 
work for sure and maybe a 1/4.

If you have tons to do, buying an end mill is worth it.  If you have to buy 
one -- just get a half inch and do the hole with it.  Run at a slow speed

Dave



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From: "Andy Gladish" <gladish at cablerocket.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:11 PM
To: "Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [TheForge] drilling angles

> Slap me if I've asked this already, but this forum seems to be the best
> bet for getting feedback of any I've found out there...
> Anyone care to walk me through drilling angled holes? I've tried pilot
> holes of various kinds, but I set up the drill press at 34 deg, and can't
> figure out how to get the 1/2" bit started so it digs in in exactly the
> right place- drilling an approximate hole isn't that hard, drilling an
> accurate one is so far impossible. The bit wants to wander off down hill
> no matter what I"ve done.
> Signed,
> Stumped in Seattle
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