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Re: Forstner Bits
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: October 05, 2009 05:12PM
How long? Most are 4" to 6" although you can easily get a drill bit extender some of which push out to 10" to 12" or more.
What are you trying to do? Maybe there's a better tool. ............. Re: Forstner Bits
Posted by:
wayne diduch
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Date: October 05, 2009 05:38PM
Paul, Lee Valley Tools carry a 150 mm extension for Forstner bits. www. leevalley.com hpoe this helps a bit. Cheers!! Wayne Re: Forstner Bits
Posted by:
Paul Lindsey
(---.dsl.okcyok.swbell.net)
Date: October 05, 2009 06:21PM Re: Forstner Bits
Posted by:
Joe Hall
(---.ptld.qwest.net)
Date: October 05, 2009 06:35PM
If your talking about recycling reel seats, then just use regular drill bits and go as slow as your drill, or drill press will go. Don't try to drill it out all at once do it in steps, IE first pass 1/4" second pass 3/8" and so on. To fast and the heat build up can ruin your reel seat, especially graphite ones. Re: Forstner Bits
Posted by:
Paul Lindsey
(---.dsl.okcyok.swbell.net)
Date: October 05, 2009 06:51PM
I am drilling turned wooden seats. From Blanks that are about 6" long. So i need about another 2-3 inches to finish my drill Paul@soonercustomrod.com Re: Forstner Bits
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: October 05, 2009 07:05PM
For drilling out the whole piece of stock, I would use a Brad point wood bit rather than a Forstner bit Mike (Southgate, MI) If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!! Re: Forstner Bits
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: October 05, 2009 07:20PM
A Forstner bit really isn't the best tool for that job.
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Posted by:
Mark Griffin
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Date: October 05, 2009 07:39PM
Paul,
I just saw long (9-10") forstnerts at my local Rockler, but I don't think they went down any smaller than an inch. Forstners aren't real good at drilling deep holes because they dump the waste right behind the cutter head and it usually clogs up going deep unless you pull the bit out every few seconds. A twist drill will pull the waste all the way out of the hole. I use brad points too, plus drill from both ends to make sure the bit doesn't exit the blank off center. Your bit might make it if you go at it from both sides Mark Griffin [] C&M Custom Tackle San Dimas, California Re: Forstner Bits
Posted by:
Paul Lindsey
(---.dsl.okcyok.swbell.net)
Date: October 05, 2009 07:56PM
Thaks guys maybe i can get some brad points that have a longer shank
I appreciate the help Paul Paul@soonercustomrod.com Re: Forstner Bits
Posted by:
Mark Blabaum
(---.yousq.net)
Date: October 05, 2009 08:00PM
Paul, I like to use a forstner bit to drill reel seats, but they are short for some projects. You could drill from both ends, but you don't always meet in the center, brad points are probably a better choice and can be purchased from several different places. I have been using a few from Woodcraft [www.woodcraft.com]# and really like using the metric sizes for fishing rods. It seems to be easier to find the size that I need in metric instead of trying to find a bit in standard fractions, as you increase in size on metrics you will increase by around .040" on every size (10mm = .393, 11mm = .433, 12mm = .472, 13mm = .511). When you go from a standard 7/16" (.437") to 1/2" (.500) you increase in size by .063" so if you are going to go with a new set of bits you may want to look at a metric set instead of a fractional set. Re: Forstner Bits
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: October 05, 2009 10:11PM
We've done articles on how to easily bore seat inserts, end to end. Check your past issues of RodMaker.
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Posted by:
Paul Lindsey
(---.dsl.okcyok.swbell.net)
Date: October 06, 2009 09:56AM
Thanks tom I will look through what i have and see if i can find the articles.
Paul Paul@soonercustomrod.com Re: Forstner Bits
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: October 06, 2009 01:51PM
Long Brad point bits are available from several places. Here are some very good 10" bits. [www.woodcraft.com] I know that a lot of people are succesful in boring from each end but it has never worked for me. Unless both ends are bored perfect, they will not line up right. By boring all the way through from one direction, even if it is not PERFECTLY centered, the piece will be turned concentric around the hole. This method will usually require an extension bed unless you have a LONG bed on your lathe. Mike (Southgate, MI) If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!! Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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