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what’s the best way to bore a centered hole through an 18 in long 3×3 turning blank?

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crank49 home \| projects \| blog 2291 posts in 1142 days #1 posted 131 days ago	Gun Drill -- Michael :-{\| Diapers and politicians both need to be changed often; and for the same reason.
JNP home \| projects \| blog 103 posts in 749 days #2 posted 131 days ago	split it, route a channel in each side and glue it back together? -- Jeff
Wildwood home \| projects \| blog 349 posts in 306 days #3 posted 131 days ago	Lamp auger http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/lampaugerbit516.aspx http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/4/-/12/65/-/5330/Turners-Select-3-8%2522-Lamp-Auger Long drill bits http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Tools-USA-Long-Drill/dp/B000VUY5FA http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-mt2-mini-lathe-drill-chuck-42340.html Hard to drill out a long blank on a mini lathe without bed extension. Will need a 4-jaw chuck and remove live center from tailstock to use lamp auger. Using long drill bits requires 4-jaw chuck and drill chuck and flipping blank around. Back out bit, often clearing chips insures a straight hole through blank. A steady rest helps, homemade versions work well. -- Bill

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