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| shawnzilla:
Just wondering if anyone here has used an awl to create marks for drilling on your cp? Does this help with accuracy? The last panel I made, I found that I made of lot of drilling errors, where I was off ever-so-slightly (but enough to be a problem) |
| somunny:
I normally drill a very small pilot hole first, rather than using an awl or centerpunch. Pre-marking the hole couldn't hurt, unless *that* mark is off, as well. ;) |
| DougHillman:
You'd even consider drilling without premarking the holes? ;) I don't use an awl, but always mark the holes first. Whatever sharp object laying around becomes my awl. Phillips head screwdriver, screw, nail, whatever. Print a full sized template, tape it on your CP blank, and mark ALL your holes first. Couldn't imagine doing it any other way. D |
| Minwah:
I normally mark first (also with what ever comes to hand ;) ), but I think it depends on what you're drilling...for instance, MDF 'dents' as soon as you lean on it with a small drill bit, so I tend to just do that while I'm about to start drilling a pilot hole. Metal of course is another matter... |
| neuromancer:
The kind of bit you're using makes a difference too. Twist bits tend to wander, while forstner bits don't. Spade bits can on pine when the grain is very pronounced (or if there's a knot). Whenever possible I clamp my work on the drill press, and then it's just a question of alignment ;D Bob |
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