Value of Chickering grand

[Newton Hunt]

Make 'em.

Use a drill bit to determine the exact diameter of the hole and if
that is a standard size plus a little for a tight fit go to a good
hardware store and buy dowels.  Use a band saw, or some such to cut
bushings to the size needed.  The point of bushing is to first help
the block driller align the bit and to allow the bit to have a path to
follow. 

Since these are larger holes you can carefully center punch the middle
of the bushings for your guides.  No need to drill them out.

You can contact hardwood suppliers and get oak, maple, walnut and
mahogany dowels for a more 'dressed' appearance.

If these are (with CHickering very like) an odd size and if you have a
friend with a machinists lathe they can be made easily and quickly
with but one set up.  Get over sized dowels, drill a hole in the
center and then use a cutoff to cut to length.  Nice hard maple would
be very nice.

		Newton