How to ensure self centering drill bits clear debris so spring can release
I am drilling cribbage boards with a self-centering drill bit and at times the spring, self-centering mechanism hangs up and doesn't release. Any suggestions on how to ensure it releases every time?
OK the solution is quite simple its a self centering drill not a self cleaning drill.
What? .....
Seriously now.
It has already been reported it will clog up, unfortunately because its so small you cannot do much about it.
As with a Hollow Chisel Morticer bit which suffers similar issues and you have to polish the surfaces so it does not happen, so much, and I am guessing what happens with gpaw99 and the wax.
Unlike a HCM bit is a bit of a more difficult job due to its size, (I think)
However nothing is impossible until you "have a go" and get practical results.
Its worth researching because of if nothing else the fact its a painfull aspect of using the bits,... not that would stop me from using them as they are a brilliant bit of kit.
I use a vix bit quite often and it is simple to keep it clean. All I do is push the spring loaded collar back and forth a couple of times after drilling a hole or two and it clears out the wood pieces. This method works will all sizes of vix bits
Well men I took a look at all the Vix bits that I have and I am sad to report I cannot see any aftermarket ways to improve the system.
So
Drill a hole unclog it drill another hole, second line same as the first.
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