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Old 11-23-2010 | 06:11 AM
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Default RE: Whats the best type bit to drill through balsa blocks?


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I use a brass tube for making holes in balsa. Sharpen the inside of one end of the tube with an exacto knife. Drill out 1/8'' deep at a time, cleaning the tube every 1/8''

Kinda hard to chuck 5/8" brass tube into a 3/8" drill chuck....
You can make yourself an entire set of balsa bits using brass tubes. I use dowel rods inside and turn or sand one end down to fit my drill press chuck. Simple, cheap and works great.
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