Brush Making

Hi Guys,
i am awaiting a delivery of badger hair knots and will then have my first attempt at making some brushes to match the razors i am working on.
When it comes to drilling the hole for the knot in both timber and buffalo horn handles, what is the best method? i was thinking a spade bit. i have a small drill press and 1/4 inch is the largest shank i can fit to the chuck, so figured the spade bit with it's narrow shank was my best option. Just not sure if it will work smoothly or chip a lot - particularly the horn.
Any feedback appreciated.
Regards of the season.

I have only done a couple, but I used a forstner bit for them.

Spades might work, but I think they'll leave the hole choppier.

+1 on the fostner bit. That is the one to use. Keep your eye on the ALdi weekly specials. I got a set from them and they were really cheap.

Spade bits work just fine on timber but can't speak from experience re horn.
Just don't try one of these spade bits :p

Ha!! Good one Oz.
As i don't have anything in the right size i may buy the forstner rather than take a risk stuffing the horn. Looks like it'll be next year anyway.All the mail seems painfully slow just now.
If you're ever up in south east Queensland and want to catch up just give me a hoi.

+1 for the forstner bit. They are the way to go for a nice smooth flat bottom hole, at least in wood.

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Originally Posted by Adam G.

If you're ever up in south east Queensland and want to catch up just give me a hoi.

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Backatcha Adam. Open house here for SRP members :)

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Originally Posted by onimaru55

Spade bits work just fine on timber but can't speak from experience re horn.
Just don't try one of these spade bits :p

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That bit is no good it is a Salinas !!!

Merry Christmas all

Heelerau:beer2:

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Originally Posted by heelerau

That bit is no good it is a Salinas !!!

Merry Christmas all

Heelerau:beer2:

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Told him not to use it :D
Cheers Heelerau:beer2: