Pinblock drilling. Thanks for the help..

[Richard Oliver Snelson]

I'm going to try to adapt a Jet or Delta mortiser for this job. They
both turn at 1750 and I think can use the 3 jaw chuck that Garrett Wade
sells. 

Thanks to all that responded on this subject. 
Richard

Delwin D Fandrich wrote:
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ron Nossaman" <RNossaman@KSCABLE.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: November 21, 2000 5:13 AM
> Subject: Re: Pinblock drilling. Trying again for help!
> 
> > There probably
> > is a better way, but this worked so well for me, in an easily maintained
> > low tech manner, that I didn't pursue it further.
> >
> > Just trying to help, and you DID ask.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Ron N
> 
> ---------------------------------------
> 
> I don't know about 'better,' but it sure is faster --
> 
> Try drilling it one time with a slow-helix, parabolic-flute bit (of an
> appropriate diameter) sharpened properly for use in wood (that is, somewhere
> between 60º and 90º instead of the more typical 118º) running at
> approximately 1800 to 2400 rpm.
> 
> Works for me.
> 
> Del