Long hole boring

[rileytoolworks]

I'm new to this woodturning malarkey, but I want to make a few lamps. I'm looking for a long hole boring auger (?) and just wondered if anyone had one they're looking to get rid of?

Cheers.
Adam.

 

[NickWelford]

It's not too difficult to make a passable long hole borer from steel rod - I have one knocking around in the shop somewhere - google for instructions - you might find something. If I find it I'll pop it over.


Edit:

If I remember correctly, it's a case of cutting/grinding away half the rod down for a bit in oreder to have somewhere for waste to collect, then hardening and sharpening the cutting end , possibly into a low point with sharp on each cutting side - trial and error, but can work....... I'm sure someone on here will know.......

 

[Blister]

http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/sp-4 ... o.1-mt.asp

if you are looking for a new one :wink:

 

[Aled Dafis]

Mine was made from an 8mm drill with some 8mm rod welded to the end, works a treat.

Cheers

Aled

 

[rileytoolworks]

Thanks for the replies. I think I may look into making one as I'm a tight (poor/broke) bugger.

Cheers.
Adam.

 

[CHJ]

Thanks for the replies. I think I may look into making one as I'm a tight (poor/broke) bugger.

Cheers.
Adam.

This is one I made but it does require some metal machining and silver soldering.

 

[dannykaye]

If you are making them yourself you might look at D drills, have a look at

http://www.bagpipeworld.co.uk/MakingBagpipes/Drill.htm

for discussion, this is for bagpipe making but...

 

[CHJ]

If you are making them yourself you might look at D drills, have a look at

http://www.bagpipeworld.co.uk/MakingBagpipes/Drill.htm

for discussion, this is for bagpipe making but...

A narrow deep hole is a narrow deep hole whatever the method of making it.

 

[rileytoolworks]

Cheer guys.
Food for thought.

Adam.

 

[Oakbear]

If you are making them yourself you might look at D drills, have a look at

http://www.bagpipeworld.co.uk/MakingBagpipes/Drill.htm

for discussion, this is for bagpipe making but...

Useful link thankyou!

I now have a strange desire to make a set of bagpipes! :shock:
(Hopefully this crazy notion will soon pass! :lol: )

 

[dannykaye]

I now have a strange desire to make a set of bagpipes! :shock:
(Hopefully this crazy notion will soon pass! :lol: )

that's ok but a strange desire to play them should be ruggedly suppressed

 

[DaveL]

Another option for drilling the hole could this

Currently on ebay for £6.20 +£3.60 p&p and not a hint of bagpipes anywhere. :wink: