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Cork inletting
Posted by: Jon Hood (---)
Date: February 07, 2024 06:50PM

What is everyone’s choice for inletting cork handles for seats. I can’t find a crafty’s cutter anywhere.
I was thinking Forstner bits with tubing in the grip to keep it good and straight.
Thanks in advance!

Jon Hood

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Re: Cork inletting
Posted by: Norman Miller (Moderator)
Date: February 07, 2024 07:03PM

This was covered in a previous thread.
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Norm

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Re: Cork inletting
Posted by: Jon Hood (---)
Date: February 07, 2024 07:22PM

Thanks Norman

Jon Hood

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Re: Cork inletting
Posted by: Tom Solanto (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 10, 2024 08:55AM

I use a Forstner bit. Put one ring in your lathe, drill the hole and then add to the grip. Simple. No need for fancy tools, that is if you have a lathe...

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Re: Cork inletting
Posted by: Jon Hood (---)
Date: February 10, 2024 09:31AM

I do and that was a thought I had - what jaws do you use to hold the cork?

Jon Hood

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Re: Cork inletting
Posted by: Tom Solanto (69.122.167.---)
Date: February 10, 2024 01:13PM

I have a 3 jaw chuck that I put on the tailstock. Use the headstock for the bit

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