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Old 11-22-2010 | 05:19 PM
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bhady
 
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Default RE: Whats the best type bit to drill through balsa blocks?

I'd try a forstner bit, or maybe use a spade bit, but since balsa is very soft I'd sandwich the balsa between two pieces of ply or scrap pine etc. Since the balsa is very soft it would tend to tear out very easily unless supported on both sides

bhady.