Drilling

[tap.emtp]

How do you guys hold your blanks to drill ? Having trouble getting a straight hole. Thanks

[gergg]

Do you have a lathe? If so, there are different chucks designed to hold blanks securely. Whatever you use, go slow with proper bits, or it will be more difficult to get things straight and consistent.

[outdoors]

You can do it on a drill press also

[tap.emtp]

Thanks Gregg I think part of my problem was trying to go to fast.

[gergg]

Thanks Gregg I think part of my problem was trying to go to fast.

Speed also increases heat, you want to keep the blanks as cool as possible.