Need some advice on boring deep hole.
Hello all. Long time listener, first time caller. I’m working on a little project that I could use some advice on. The stock I’m working on is 6cm thick camphor, and 6cm thick zelkova. I need to put a hole 6-7cm in diameter all the way through the material.
My first thought was a 7cm forstner, but given the size, I would absolutely need a drill press. I don’t have that much faith in my drill to try to bore through with torquing my shoulder out of its socket when it bites the wood…The best one I can find for my space is a 600w unit, with its slowest speed being 700 rpm. I’m trying to avoid any large purchases on tools that won’t get much use if I can.
That being said, I’m looking for other options.
I have a dewalt corded plunge router, and the max trimmer also by dewalt. I figure I could just throw a simple jig on it and route the diameter of the circle, flip it over and route the other side. If there’s any material left between the cuts, a hole saw would probably finish it off?
What type of bit would be best for this? I’ve seen various bits longer than 3cm, but I guess that’s purpose related.
Thanks for any input.