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03-20-06, 06:46 PM

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super clean cutting wood drill bits

My son wants a crib board with 1/4 inch peg holes. Needless to say my drill bits are the usual junk so I need something that'll cut an absolutely clean entry hole. This'll be a hardwood project, using a drill press, so any help with the what and where to find it will be appreciated.

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03-20-06, 07:17 PM

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any sharp wood bit will do just fine . a speedbore spade bit would be my choice

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03-20-06, 07:21 PM

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Forstner bit.

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?O...GFHCDADADADBDB

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03-20-06, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by the_tow_guy

Forstner bit.

X 2
I think that's what you are looking for

You can buy just the 1/4 at your local tool shop or hardware store
Or maybe the co. in TG's link will sell just one size, they are a good company also

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I go forstner as well, it's the bit designed to cut the cleanest holes.

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03-21-06, 08:10 AM

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super clean cutting wood drill bits

Looks like it's Forstner by a landslide so I'm off to my friendly HD to see what they have. Thanks for the advice.

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