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Old 11-26-2008, 07:46 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Hi loninappleton

You may want to think about using the bigger brass guides,, 1 1/2" type, the forstner bits are a bit essayer to find for that size.. it takes a 1 1/2" and a 1 3/4" ones.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...000,51208&ap=1

forstner bits ▼

The hard one to find is the 1 3/16" one and it's must have item..

http://search.harborfreight.com/cpis...bits&Submit=Go

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-1-3-16-FORST...3A1|240%3A1318

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Originally Posted by loninappleton View Post
Thanks for responding.

The forstner bit and drill press idea is a good one. It would get things centered
accurately.

I know a guy with a drill press. Less sure about where to cadge some Forstner bits that large.
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