Posted on 10/01/2009 9:47:55 PM PDT by axlebookmite
Are you still here? I thought batting practice was over...oh well,I’ll swing again. I wonder what Vonnegut would say about people like you who use avatars to pretend to be human/animal blends so you can have a pretend life of riches, strength and bravery?
Drill bits are used in conjunction with hand drills or drill presses to make holes in woods, plastic, and metals. A Forstner bit is a particular type of drill bit that is often used in furniture making and other woodworking projects. They are usually more expensive than standard twist bits, but they have a few unique features that make them desirable.
Most drills are guided through the material by a central point, but Forstner bits are primarily guided by the outside rim. This means that they can be used to drill pocket holes, which are holes drilled at an angle; partially overlapping holes; and holes that are on the edge of the material. Note that the central spur in the bit pictured below is used to locate and demarcate the center-point as opposed to being the drill guide.
In addition to the previously mentioned benefits, Forstner bits create square-bottomed holes which may be required for certain applications or projects. They are very efficient at removing large amounts (hogging) of material in short periods of time. Forstner bits are available in a wide array of diameters typically ranging from 1/4 inch up to over 3 inches (6 - 75mm). Like other drill bits, they are often sold in sets with an array of sizes.
You know a good place to get a Jacobs key, cheap? My drill press is down and I have a few projects for the winter.
Under three bucks at Lowe’s.
My Stepfather is giving me a small lathe and other prototype stuff he used as a kid, I am looking for a tool source to while away my dotage and relearning my apprenticeship stuff.
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