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Bob Clark put together a great explanation on how to drill a whole in a solid rod, permitting turners to create a endmill gouge that has been discussed multiple times in our meetings. During each discussions, members that have made the gouge have loved the gouge. But, multiple folks have pointed out they are not sure how to create the hole in the end of a rod to fit the gouge. This article explains how that hole can be drilled. Continue on to learn how …
How to drill the end of a 5/8”steel rod for a 3/8” Double ended end mill without a metal lathe
Use a drill press and align the Jacob’s chuck with the hole in the Table
Clamp a block of wood to the table
Find a forstner bit bigger than your chuck’s insert
Drill the wood with the forstner to the depth of your chuck’s insert This so the chuck will lay flat on the wood
Drill through the wood using a 5/8 drill
Insert the rod though the table, and the wood.
Clamp it with the chuck
Mark the start point for your drill
Taking your time and using a lot of oil drill a 1/8” pilot hole 2.5 inches deep
Again taking your time, using a lot of oil and a 3/8 drill take the hole out to final size
