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  1. 12-21-2010, 11:13 PM #1
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    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.
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    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.

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    +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.
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    Spade bits work just fine on timber but can't speak from experience re horn.
    Just don't try one of these spade bits
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    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.
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    +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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    Quote Originally Posted by Adam G. View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    Spade bits work just fine on timber but can't speak from experience re horn.
    Just don't try one of these spade bits
    That bit is no good it is a Salinas !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by heelerau View Post
    That bit is no good it is a Salinas !!!

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    Told him not to use it
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