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Homeowner Forum / Construction / October 2006Installing stair spindles
Before I drill the first hole in my wood steps and railing, is there any pointers out there I should use? How you you drill a straight hole? Do I use a homemade jig by drilling it on the drill press? I would appreciate any tips. Thanks Jeff > Before I drill the first hole in my wood steps and railing, is there any > pointers out there I should use? How you you drill a straight hole? Do I > use a homemade jig by drilling it on the drill press? I would appreciate > any tips. > Thanks > Jeff A jig would be great & drilling in a drill press is always better than by hand.... but I usually just eyeball it since making is jig for a one off job is questionable (but I've done it) One way to increase off hand drill accuracy is to use a 12" extension drill, improves your sight line never used one of these but thye might help http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=3121 http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=2405&gcid=c11135x003-0&keyword=Portable+ Drill+Guide&cookietest=1 cheers Bob |
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