Hey folks,

I have these small rounds of wood pieces that came from an old wooden viking bowling set. they are angled at the top.  I'd like to keep this feature but when I start the hollowing Process I run into a lot of catches, even after I drill center of the piece. Any ideas could I possibly use  forsener or small spade bit?

I'd give the forstner bit a try. Spade bits would probably catch and make a ragged opening.

Edited September 3, 20205 yr by lew

What size hole are you trying to achieve?

1 1/2

This was my first attempt 

15 minutes ago, Kevin the turner said:

1 1/2

Forstner, or if you can find one large enough spur bit.

Is it possible to mount on the lathe?

Looks like he used a hole saw on that thing.  The way its cut.  It may be too small to fit up on the lathe at this point....

1 hour ago, Gerald said:

Is it possible to mount on the lathe?

I did have it on the Lathe

1 hour ago, AndrewB said:

Looks like he used a hole saw on that thing.  The way its cut.  It may be too small to fit up on the lathe at this point....

I’ll post a before picture when I get home so y’all can see the issue

5 hours ago, Kevin the turner said:

I’ll post a before picture when I get home so y’all can see the issue

 

Ok here is an idea but I think it is not the answer. Cut the slant off and then turn or drill the end. Then cut the slant on bandsaw by using a V tray to hold the round piece.

Steady hand and Easy Wood tools would be my choice.  Drill center and work my way out to desired hole size.  Straight cutter introduced straight in from the end.

12 hours ago, Kevin the turner said:

 

Your welding table sorta looks like mine!

When drilling a large hole, be sure you chose a reduced speed

13 hours ago, lew said:

Your welding table sorta looks like mine!

you should see my work bench for wood working.lol

23 hours ago, Gerald said:

Ok here is an idea but I think it is not the answer. Cut the slant off and then turn or drill the end. Then cut the slant on bandsaw by using a V tray to hold the round piece.

I'm wanting to keep the slant to give it a different look.  maybe if I drill deeper into the piece to get the affect I'm looking for.

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